WestJet to close its low-cost unit Swoop
Canadian airline WestJet has announced the integration of its discount carrier, Swoop, into its mainline operations. The move follows the ratification of a recent...
Canadian WestJet and unions reach agreement as strike is being called off
WestJet Group and the ALPA association representing the WestJet and subsidiary Swoop pilots have reached a tentative agreement on the second collective bargaining agreement...
The WestJet Group begins flight cancellations in anticipation of WestJet and Swoop pilot strike
WestJet Encore and Link service to continue through disruption
As the WestJet Group prepares for labour action by WestJet and Swoop pilots, the airline has...
GetJet Airlines returns to Canadian skies by wet leasing one Boeing 737-800 to Fly Swoop
GetJet Airlines, the IOSA-approved Lithuanian ACMI and Charter carrier, has announced the wet-lease of 1 B737-800 to Fly Swoop, the Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier owned...
Swoop Boeing 737-800 suffers bird strike, long delay for passengers
On 10 September, a Swoop Boeing 737-800 (C-GXRW) operated domestic flight WO312 between Abbotsford and Edmonton, Canada. Shortly after take-off, the right hand engine...
WestJet announced the name and logo for its ULCC: Swoop
WestJet today announced the name and logo for its ultra-low-cost airline (ULCC) in Canada. Named Swoop, the ULCC will begin selling flights in early 2018."The name...