The new head of Canadian ultra low-cost carrier Swoop sat down with Western Aviation News for a feature interview about his airline and his hopes for recovery.
Swoop approaches the pandemic one month at a time
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Desperate to get people flying again, Canadian ultra low-cost carrier Swoop is turning to airports to share the cost of restarting airline service.
Swoop falls back on core markets in 2020 summer schedule
Swoop said Tuesday it would suspend expansion plans in British Columbia and Atlantic Canada as the Westjet subsidiary falls back on core routes in its summer schedule.
Steven Greenway steps down as Swoop President
Steven Greenway, who was hired to build an ultra low-cost carrier for Westjet more than two years ago, announced Thursday he would leave Swoop.
One route, four cities – how Swoop is coping with the pandemic
Canadian ultra low-cost carrier Swoop has become the latest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic, drastically cutting its route network as people eliminate all but the most essential travel. As of next week, […]
Canadian aviation layoffs surpass 20,000
The number of layoffs announced in the Canadian aviation industry passed a grim milestone this week – more than 20-thousand people furloughed from their jobs keeping Canada moving.
Swoop drops international flights until May 31
Canadian ultra low-cost carrier Swoop says it will drop all international flights as of Sunday until the end of May as the COVID-19 pandemic hits the low-cost end of the airline market.
Swoop adds three Atlantic destinations
Swoop will offer new service to three Atlantic provinces thanks to the arrival of its 10th Boeing 737-800NG.