Canada's only ULCC serves up cheap and easy $14 fares and much more
CALGARY, Feb. 13, 2018 /CNW/ - Swoop, Canada's newest ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), is celebrating the sexiest day of the year with some hot deals and sweet social contests.
"At Swoop, our first love is ultra-low-fares and it's a love affair we share with our savings-savvy travellers," said Bob Cummings, WestJet Executive Vice-President and the executive member responsible for Swoop. "When we announced our initial network on February 1, our promotional fares flew off the shelf in a matter of hours. We're spreading a little more love today with 140 seats for $14 (one-way) and some fun social contests for all the lovers and lonely hearts out there."
140 seats for $14*
Today and tomorrow, whiles supplies last, the airline is offering 140 seats on flights from Abbotsford to Edmonton for $14 CAD total, which includes base fare and applicable taxes and fees. Swoop's service between Abbotsford and Edmonton begins July 25, 2018 and will operate three-times daily.
| Departing |
Arriving |
Air transportation
Base fare from |
Taxes, |
Total |
|
| Abbotsford |
Edmonton |
$6.21 |
$7.79 |
$14.00*CAD |
|
| *Book by February 15, 2018 (11:59 p.m. MT) or while supplies last. Some restrictions apply. For |
14 per cent off all routes – no blackout dates
Swoop is also offering email subscribers 14 per cent off base-fares on all routes, with absolutely no blackout dates. To get your promo code just visit FlySwoop.com and subscribe to receive emails from Swoop.
"Often promotional discounts have blackout dates that exempt peak travel times, like long weekends," shared Kelly Steward, Swoop Media and Marketing Advisor. "In the spirit of unconditional love, our 14 per cent off codes are free of conditions around blackout dates."
The 14 per cent off promo code is applicable on base fares, for travel between June 20 and December 13, 2018, and expires on February 16, 11:59 p.m. MT.
Free Flight Giveaways
Starting today, Swoop is hosting two social media contests; one hosted on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and one on Tinder. Winners of each contest will scoop up free round-trip flights for two on Swoop.
"Valentine's Day promos and contests are always targeted to couples, but there are a lot of people flying solo, so we're swiping right and we think singles are going to Super-Like it," said Steward.
To enter the Swoop Valentine's Day Contest on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, just comment on the Swoop Valentine's contest post and tag your favourite travel partner by @ mentioning them.
To enter on Tinder, just 'swipe right' when you see Swoop and you'll receive a message with a link to share your best, worst or funniest pick up line. The funnier, more creative and unfiltered the better!
Visit FlySwoop.com for reservations or connect with Swoop on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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, its 2018 launch plans and employment opportunities, sign up at FlySwoop.com.
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