Sold-out inaugural flight kicks-off seasonal Abbotsford-Winnipeg route
CALGARY, Aug. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - Today Swoop entered its fourth aircraft into service with the launch of a seasonal summer route between Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) and Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG). The sold-out inaugural flight departs YXX at 6:00 p.m PST. Flights are offered daily until Labour Day, after which time they will be offered five times per week until the end of the summer schedule on October 27, 2018.
"We have received our fourth aircraft in perfect time to offer this daily service for end-of-summer vacations and to aid students who are relocating to attend post-secondary in the fall," said Karen McIsaac, Senior Advisor of Communications at Swoop. "It's a highlight for us to see the results of our low fares connecting friends and families in different provinces, such as on this sold-out flight today."
The addition of the Abbotsford to Winnipeg route has doubled the weekly frequency schedule in Winnipeg, and added 7 flights to the Abbotsford weekly frequency schedule.
"The Abbotsford International Airport continues to expand flight options for passengers in our region," said Mayor Henry Braun. "I'm pleased by the launch of Swoop's summer service to Winnipeg and welcome more travellers to YXX."
"Increased service to the lower mainland is good news for travellers from Winnipeg Richardson International Airport" said Scott Marohn, Director of Air Service and Product Development for Winnipeg Airports Authority. "Swoop has been a great addition to our airport and this new route further enhances their presence in our region."
Swoop's domestic and international winter schedules have also been released with flights available for booking through to April 27, 2019. The international schedule includes the addition of routes from Edmonton to Las Vegas and Mesa; Hamilton to Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa Bay; and Abbotsford to Las Vegas.
This week, Swoop is celebrating their growth with a system-wide seat sale detailed in the table below†:
| Departing |
Arriving |
Air transportation |
Taxes, fees |
Total one-way |
| Abbotsford |
Winnipeg |
$30.02 |
$8.98 |
$39.00*CAD |
| Winnipeg |
Abbotsford |
$24.07 |
$34.93 |
$59.00*CAD |
| Abbotsford |
Edmonton |
$1.45 |
$7.55 |
$9.00*CAD |
| Edmonton |
Abbotsford |
$0.02 |
$38.98 |
$39.00*CAD |
| Hamilton |
Winnipeg |
$11.24 |
$37.76 |
$49.00*CAD |
| Winnipeg |
Hamilton |
$14.55 |
$34.45 |
$49.00*CAD |
| Hamilton |
Halifax |
$28.94 |
$40.06 |
$69.00*CAD |
| Halifax |
Hamilton |
$24.88 |
$44.12 |
$69.00*CAD |
| Hamilton |
Abbotsford |
$37.79 |
$41.21 |
$79.00*CAD |
| Abbotsford |
Hamilton |
$58.89 |
$10.11 |
$69.00*CAD |
| Edmonton |
Hamilton |
$28.59 |
$40.41 |
$69.00*CAD |
| Hamilton |
Edmonton |
$28.94 |
$40.06 |
$69.00*CAD |
| Departing |
Arriving |
Air transportation |
Taxes, fees |
Total one-way |
| Edmonton |
Las Vegas |
$8.60 |
$90.40 |
$99.00*CAD |
| Las Vegas |
Edmonton |
$41.77 |
$37.23 |
$79.00*CAD |
| Edmonton |
Mesa |
$27.97 |
$91.03 |
$119.00*CAD |
| Mesa |
Edmonton |
$52.04 |
$36.96 |
$89.00*CAD |
| Hamilton |
Orlando |
$11.69 |
$87.31 |
$99.00*CAD |
| Orlando |
Hamilton |
$56.17 |
$22.83 |
$79.00*CAD |
| Hamilton |
Las Vegas |
$29.87 |
$89.13 |
$119.00*CAD |
| Las Vegas |
Hamilton |
$74.90 |
$24.10 |
$99.00*CAD |
| Hamilton |
Tampa |
$10.82 |
$88.18 |
$99.00*CAD |
| Tampa |
Hamilton |
$65.60 |
$23.40 |
$89.00*CAD |
| Hamilton |
Fort Lauderdale |
$10.82 |
$88.18 |
$99.00*CAD |
| Fort Lauderdale |
Hamilton |
$65.60 |
$23.40 |
$89.00*CAD |
| Abbotsford |
Las Vegas |
$38.92 |
$60.08 |
$99.00*CAD |
| Las Vegas |
Abbotsford |
$47.00 |
$22.00 |
$69.00*CAD |
†Book by August 17, 2018 (11:59 p.m. MT) for travel between September 4-October 31, 2018. 9900 seats available. Some restrictions apply. For more details, please visit FlySwoop.com/deals.
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About Swoop
Swoop has flown in to the Canadian travel market to provide the country with a no-frills, lower-fare air travel option that will get more Canadians travelling. Swoop has the unique position of being the only ultra-low-cost carrier in Canada with a strong balance sheet, a modern fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft and a management team with deep knowledge of the aviation market. For more details on Swoop, including employment opportunities, sign up at FlySwoop.com.
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