Expansion is already in the works at Swoop with announcements of new U.S. and international routes on the horizon for this summer.
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Flair Airlines ramps up to 208 flights per week starting this June
Flair Airlines’ route network will more than double starting June 15, with new summer schedule flights out of Halifax, Saskatoon, Calgary, Prince George, and Victoria.
“Keeping costs low is what Swoop is all about”: ULCC gears up for June 20
Swoop has switched to selling introductory fares starting at $39 one-way, all-in after its $0 fares sold out for its June 20 launch.
“We want travel agent business and we appreciate travel agent business”: Flair
Ultra-low cost carriers aren’t known for working with travel agents and very few offer commission.
Swoop’s launch means no more crossing the border for cheap fares, says Cummings
While we won’t know the full cost of Swoop charges and destinations until February – when tickets for WestJet’s new ULCC go on sale – the discount airline has made its target markets clear: millennials, young families and frugal travellers.
As airlines rake in ancillaries, Flair opts to drop its baggage fees – for now
Knowing how December can be an expensive month for shoppers and travellers alike, Flair Airlines has announced that it is waiving baggage fees for all flights booked this month.
WestJet says Swoop prices will be 30-40% lower with ancillary revenues expected to double
Flying on WestJet’s low-cost carrier Swoop will come with a price: ancillary fees that will cost travellers about twice what they pay on the mainline carrier.
Liberals’ compensation regime will be “clear and fair” to air passengers and airlines
The federal transport minister has heard the many gripes of frustrated travellers who’ve been booted off oversold flights or lost their luggage and is finally doing something about it.
With airfares here twice as high as Europe, new low-cost carriers see a chance
CALGARY — It’s not surprising that at least two companies feel there is room for ultra low cost carriers in Canada. According to a recent study of airfares within Europe and within and from Canada, prices in Europe are about half for comparable flights. Vancouver-based Canada Jetlines and Calgary-based Jet Naked are raising money because they feel a low-cost model can work in this country. Mark Milke, a Senior Fellow from The Fraser Institute writing for TroyMedia.com, compares Canadian airfares…
Interview with Porter Airlines President Kevin Jackson as Ottawa celebrates ‘Mr. Porter’s House Party’
Last night’s Ottawa-edition of ‘Mr. Porter’s House Party’ was less about introducing the airline to the market – as was the case with last summer’s party in Vancouver – and more about Porter’s significant investment developing Ottawa International Airport (YOW) as a hub over the past 12 to 18 months.