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Passenger travel through Hamilton expected to be strong, despite impending loss of Swoop
John C. Munro International is predicting just over 825,000 travellers will pass through gates in 2023. That’s comparable to the 955,000 that checked in during 2019 — the highest seen since 2017. But with Swoop shutting down Oct. 28, the airport will see the elimination of some low-cost leisure fares.
Swoop to suspend Hamilton to Las Vegas flights in late July The airline will shut down later this year, with operations folding into WestJet after Oct. 28. Swoop has been offering flights to eight Canadian destinations to and from Hamilton as well as eight international stops encompassing the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean.
What WestJet mergers mean for flight prices; Credit card deposits gone wrong: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet | CBC News WestJet's takeover and consolidation of discount airlines Swoop and Sunwing into its main carrier has some vacationers and travel experts worried about higher prices to come. "It's not good news for Canadian consumers overall, it never has been," said Anshul Singh, founder of travel and loyalty-program website Points, Miles and Bling.
Play makes Canadian debut with Hamilton to Europe flights amid discount airline ups and downs | CBC News New carrier offers cheap flights to Europe via Iceland. WestJet recently announced plans to shut down Sunwing and Swoop, its low-cost subsidiaries.
The end of Sunwing and Swoop is good for everyone, WestJet says — but consumers aren't buying it | CBC News WestJet plans to fold in discount airlines Swoop and Sunwing into its main carrier. The move raises concerns from critics that there will be less competition in the industry. But the CEO of the Calgary-based airline says the moves are a win for everyone.
Sask. airports hopeful of WestJet Sunwing merger, other experts concerned Sunwing Airlines and Swoop are getting axed by WestJet. While many experts are waving a red flag in alarm, Saskatchewan airports are optimistic. James Bogusz, president and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority said he expects WestJet flights to stay competitive.
WestJet is shutting down Sunwing Airlines. What does that mean for consumers? WestJet said it would also shut down and fold in operations at budget carrier Swoop. A spokesperson for Transport Minister Omar Alghabra referenced the terms and conditions placed on the sale.
Maritime airports unsure how WestJet merger could impact service WestJet officially announced Monday that Sunwing would merge into its main operations under the WestJet banner. It comes as last week, WestJet announced it would fold Swoop into their main business by late October. Maritime airports are unsure of what, exactly, a merger between three airlines could mean.
WestJet to shut down Sunwing Airlines, merge it with mainline business The decision comes barely a week after WestJet opted to fold budget subsidiary Swoop's operations under its flagship banner as well. The memo gave no indication that Sunwing Vacations would also shut down.
WestJet to shut down Sunwing Airlines, merge it with mainline business Sunwing Airlines president Len Corrado says the change will unlock growth opportunities for the 18-year-old company. The decision comes barely a week after WestJet opted to fold budget subsidiary Swoop’s operations under its flagship banner as well.
WestJet ratifies contract with Swoop pilots, to integrate airline into main ops Onex Corp's WestJet and pilots at its budget carrier Swoop ratified a new four-year agreement for pay hikes and job security. WestJet said it will begin integrating the ultra-low-cost airline into its mainline operations by the end of October.
WestJet ratifies contract with Swoop pilots, to... WestJet ratifies contract with Swoop pilots, to integrate airline into main ops. The deal is expected to put pressure on Air Canada as the larger rival faces a call from its pilots to narrow the earnings gap with higher-paid aviators.
WestJet will shut down Swoop, ending budget airline offering Budget airline Swoop will shut down later this year and have its operations folded into WestJet. The merger is expected to be completed by Oct. 28, the Calgary-based airline said. Swoop employees will move to WestJet once the merger is completed.
WestJet ratifies contract with Swoop pilots, to integrate airline into main ops Onex Corp's WestJet and pilots at its budget carrier Swoop ratified a new four-year agreement for pay hikes and job security. As negotiated in the agreement, WestJet said it will begin integrating the ultra-low-cost airline into its mainline operations by the end of October.
Canadian Airline WestJet Cancels Multiple Flights Amid Pilot Strike Canada's second largest airline, WestJet, has started to cancel flights because its talks with a pilots’ union are at an impasse. Some 1,800 pilots at the carrier and its Swoop subsidiary are poised to walk off the job overnight. Next Monday is Canada’s Victoria Day federal holiday.
Canadian Airline WestJet Cancels Multiple Flights Amid Pilot Strike WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech recently said that the negotiations with the union resulted in a stalemate. Some 1,800 pilots at the carrier and its Swoop subsidiary are poised to walk off the job overnight. Next Monday is Canada’s Victoria Day federal holiday.
Sask. airports relieved WestJet pilots aren't on strike — but travellers still burned | CBC News 1,800 WestJet and Swoop pilots were preparing to walk off the job at 3 a.m. CST Friday. The airline and the union reached a deal-in-principle late Thursday night.
Canadian airline WestJet, pilots reach 11th-hour deal as strike averted Canada's second-largest airline, WestJet, and its pilots union say they have reached a last-minute deal. Union leaders voted to approve an agreement-in-principle, with a membership vote to begin in the coming days. The airline had grounded the bulk of its fleet Thursday, including for its Swoop subsidiary.
Canadian airline WestJet, pilots reach 11th-hour deal as strike averted Canada's second-largest airline, WestJet, and its pilots union reach a last-minute deal. Air Line Pilots Association says union leaders voted to approve an agreement-in-principle. The airline had grounded the bulk of its fleet Thursday, including for its Swoop subsidiary.
Canadian Airline WestJet, Pilots Reach 11th-hour Deal as Strike Averted WestJet and its pilots union say they have reached a last-minute deal. Union leaders voted to approve an agreement-in-principle, with a membership vote to begin in the coming days. The airline had grounded the bulk of its fleet Thursday, including for its Swoop subsidiary.
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