Swoop adds six new 737 MAX and expands its network

Swoop, the Canadian ultra-low-cost airline subsidiary of Westjet, announced that it will add six Boeing 737 MAX 8s, bringing its fleet to 16 units. The airline currently operates ten 737-800s from its base at Toronto-Pearson Airport.

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During the northern summer, just in time to meet the demand for what it expects will be a record season, Swoop will take delivery of the aircraft. Bert van der Stege, Swoop’s Chief Commercial and Financial Officer, said, «We have seen demand for tickets increase significantly. These six aircraft will ensure that we can meet this increase».

Now, the airline with the growth of its fleet adding 737 MAX will significantly expand its domestic network, adding direct flights to Newfoundland and increasing frequencies on the Canadian east coast. ULCC will also add six new routes and additional capacity in Ontario.

The airline’s announced expansion comes at the same time Swoop reports significant passenger growth and record bookings domestically.

See also: Swoop Airlines expands its flights in Jamaica

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Swoop’s new routes

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Route	Frecuency	Starts
Hamilton - Charlottetown	4x weekly	01/05/22
Edmonton - Halifax	5x weekly	01/05/22
Toronto - Charlottetown	3x weekly	02/05/22
Hamilton - Moncton	4x weekly	09/05/22
Toronto - Saint John	4x weekly	12/05/22
Hamilton - Deer Lake	2x weekly	21/05/22
Hamilton - St. John's	5x weekly	13/06/22
Winnipeg - Saskatoon	2x weekly	14/06/22
Winnipeg - Regina	2x weekly	16/06/22
Winnipeg - Ottawa	4x weekly	19/06/22
Halifax - Ottawa	daily	19/06/22
Edmonton - Charlottetown	2x weekly	19/06/22
Toronto - Deer Lake	2x weekly	20/06/22
Toronto - Winnipeg	daily	20/06/22
Edmonton - Moncton	2x weekly	20/06/22
Toronto - Regina	2x weekly	22/06/22
Toronto - Saskatoon	2x weekly	22/06/22

This expansion will bring Swoop’s total domestic routes to 37.

Swoop statement reads: «We’re Canada’s ultra-low fare airline, and we’re on a mission to make air travel more affordable. Our goal is to give Canadians the freedom to travel where life takes them. We do this by keeping costs low and passing the savings onto travelers with ultra-low fares. With Swoop you only pay for what you need, and nothing you don’t».