Get your 'freq' on: Swoop announces increased frequency with addition of fourth aircraft

13 weekly flights added on Hamilton routes for high summer season

CALGARY, March 22, 2018 /CNW/ - Today, Swoop announced the addition of a fourth Boeing 737-800 aircraft, and an increased weekly frequency schedule out of John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport beginning August 16, 2018.

The announcement comes less than two months after Swoop announced its initial schedule release on February 1, with service starting from Abbotsford, Hamilton, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Halifax, beginning June 20, 2018.

The addition of a fourth aircraft will increase weekly frequency almost two-fold for Hamilton-Edmonton and Hamilton-Abbotsford, while service from Hamilton to Halifax and Winnipeg will now be offered daily.

"We're excited to get growing with the addition of our fourth aircraft." said Steven Greenway, President of Swoop, who joined the company earlier this month. "The increased frequency schedule allows us to offer travellers even more opportunity and flexibility to explore Canada or visit family and friends during the peak summer season."

 "We are thrilled that after only seven weeks in market, Swoop is already increasing frequency out of Hamilton International. The addition of the 13 weekly flights provides passengers with even more flexibility when travelling to key regional destinations." said Cathie Puckering, President & CEO, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. "Last year 599,146 passengers flew to and from Hamilton International and we are excited about the growth we are already seeing in 2018."

Overall, the increase will see Swoop operating 59 weekly flights as of August 16, 2018.

Details of Swoop's increased service:

An increase of 13 weekly flights will almost double the daily frequency between Hamilton-Edmonton and Hamilton-Abbotsford as well add 1 weekly flight to the schedule for Hamilton-Halifax and Hamilton-Winnipeg. 

• Hamilton-Edmonton increases from 7 to 13 times weekly
• Hamilton-Abbotsford increases from 6 to 11 times weekly^*
• Hamilton-Halifax increases from 6 to 7 times weekly
• Hamilton-Winnipeg increases from 6 to 7 times weekly

*The Hamilton-Abbotsford frequency schedule will increase from August 16-September 5 only, reverting to 6 weekly flights from September 6 - December 13, 2018.

Swoop is celebrating ? or salebrating -  with some special fares:

Starting today, Swoop is celebrating the addition of the fourth aircraft and increased weekly frequency schedule with the release of 3500 seats at the special fares? detailed in the table below:

?Book by March 27, 2018 (11:59 p.m. MT) for travel between June 20-June 30 and/or August 16-December 13, 2018. 3500 seats available. Some blackout dates and restrictions apply. For more details, please visit FlySwoop.com/deals, and spend the savings on yourself.

To learn more about Swoop's destinations, schedule and ultra-low-cost model visit FlySwoop.com  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.  

SOURCE Swoop