Swoop’s largest expansion ever will see the ultra low-cost carrier introduce eight new domestic routes as part of its 2022 summer schedule as well as new non-stop service to Palm Springs from Edmonton starting in December. The Alberta capital will also feature first ever non-stop flights to New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island and new non-stops to Nova Scotia.

And with all eyes on its western Canadian base at YEG, the airline also unveiled its new aircraft on Monday, which will fly with the name #Edmonton.

Established in 2018 as an independent subsidiary of the WestJet Group of Companies, Swoop will boast 76% more flight capacity compared to pre-pandemic levels, supporting the creation of 140 additional direct and spin-off jobs and an anticipated $120M of economic output activity in 2022.

“This is a major milestone for Swoop as we underscore our commitment to leading the way for ultra-low fare air travel in Canada and reaffirm our position as the airline with the most destinations from Edmonton,” said Charles Duncan, President of Swoop.

New non-stops

The addition of eight new Canadian destinations to Swoop’s summer schedule will see non-stop service From Edmonton to Charlottetown, Comox, Halifax, Kelowna, Moncton, Ottawa, Regina, and Saskatoon. Swoop will be the first carrier to bring non-stop connectivity from Edmonton International Airport to Charlottetown and Moncton and the airline’s summer schedule will also see the restoration of service to London, Ont.

Palm Springs

Beginning Dec. 16, Swoop’s transborder presence is growing from Edmonton with the addition of new service to Palm Springs. The scheduled non-stop service to Palm Springs will operate twice weekly.

#Edmonton

To commemorate its history and commitment to Edmonton, Swoop celebrated the naming of its newest aircraft #Edmonton alongside key government leaders and business stakeholders at Edmonton International Airport. Following the event, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft entered service for the operation of flight WO 770 departing Edmonton enroute to Phoenix (Mesa), Arizona.

Offering scheduled service to destinations in Canada, the US, Mexico, and the Caribbean, Swoop has carried more than three million travellers in three years on its fleet of 10 Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft.