WestJet to wind down budget airline Swoop, integrate into main operation

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WestJet to wind down budget airline Swoop, integrate into main operation
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The move marks a major shift in Canada’s aviation skyscape, arriving five years after Swoop first surfaced as a response to discount rival Flair Airlines’ launch in 2017. skpoli yxe

Each trip by the carrier’s 180-plane fleet will offer a portion of ultralow-cost fares, he said.

“The market has become pretty competitive,” von Hoensbroech said, but insisted Swoop’s integration strengthens its grip on discount offerings rather than marking a retreat. Bargaining with pilots came down to the wire with WestJet cancelling more than 230 flights in preparation for job action before an agreement-in-principle was reached hours ahead of the strike deadline on May 19. Ratification of the deal was announced Friday.

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