Swoop (airline)
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| Founded | September 27, 2017 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | June 20, 2018 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | October 28, 2023 (re-integrated into WestJet) | ||||||
| AOC # | Canada 18771 United States 5OOF541F | ||||||
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| Parent company | WestJet | ||||||
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||||||
Swoop was a Canadian ultra low-cost airline owned by WestJet. The airline was headquartered in Calgary, Alberta and was named after WestJet's desire to "swoop" (or jump) into the Canadian market with a new business model. It was officially announced on September 27, 2017, and began flights on June 20, 2018. The airline had bases In Hamilton (ON), Toronto–Pearson, Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Abbotsford. However, Swoop’s bases in Winnipeg and Edmonton closed on October 20, 2023; the Toronto base closed a few days later on October 25. Swoop was integrated into WestJet’s mainline operation on October 28, 2023.