Swoop Begins Atlantic Canada Expansion with Inaugural Flight YHM to YYG

Swoop celebrated the first route of its Atlantic Canada expansion with its inaugural flight to YYG from YHM.

"We are pleased to kick off our Atlantic Canada expansion with this inaugural flight to Charlottetown today," said Bert van der Stege, Head of Commercial and Finance, Swoop. "This is the first of 11 inaugurals Swoop will celebrate across the region this summer as we expand our ultra-low fare offering on the east coast."

In the coming weeks, Swoop will be adding service to YQM and YSB; and YDF and YYT as well as adding frequencies on existing routes to YHM. "With this investment, we highlight our commitment to Atlantic Canada and recognize the importance of the tourism economy," continued Van der Stege.

Also on 01MAY, Swoop operated its first non-stop service between YEG and YHM, and on 02MAY, launches its non-stop YYG service from YYZ. Starting 16JUN, Swoop will begin non-stop service to YYG from YEG.

The arrival of the YYG-YHM inaugural flight was warmly welcomed with a gate-side celebration at YYG, where travellers were joined by Bert van der Stege, Swoop's Head of Commercial and Finance; James Aylward, PEI Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; Jason Coady, City of Charlottetown Deputy Mayor; Doug Newson, CEO, Charlottetown Airport Authority; and Patrick MacFadyen, Vice-Chair, Charlottetown Airport Authority. Cathie Puckering, President and CEO of Hamilton International Airport, joined travellers on the inaugural flight from YHM.

"We know how important affordable air travel is to the recovery of the tourism economy and are proud to mark this occasion with our partners from the City of Charlottetown, the PEI Provincial Government, Discover Charlottetown and Charlottetown Airport," continued van der Stege. "Swoop is thankful for the ongoing partnership and support of all these organizations."

With introductory fares from YHM to YYG starting at CAD $49, Swoop's Atlantic Canada service for this summer includes:

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