HALIFAX — Swoop has ramped up its presence in the Atlantic with new service from Halifax to Ottawa.
Launched yesterday, June 19, flight WO580 departed from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) at 4:55 p.m. local time for Ottawa International Airport 9YOW). Service runs daily, with introductory fares starting at $59.
“As Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, we are thrilled to be adding more connectivity for residents of Halifax as part of our summer network expansion,” said Shane Workman, Head of Flight Operations, Swoop. “The remarkable growth the Canadian tourism sector has experienced relies on convenient and affordable air service, and we’re proud to be supporting the Halifax community with more ultra-not-expensive fares.”
Swoop launched its first flight in Halifax four years ago, on June 21, 2018, and has significantly grown connectivity over the years. Earlier this summer, the airline began offering nonstop service between Halifax and Edmonton in addition to existing services to Winnipeg, Hamilton and Toronto.
Here are Halifax’s route details, for travel between Sept. 1-Oct. 15, 2022:
| Route | Peak Weekly Frequency |
One-way total price (CAD) |
Base Fare (CAD) |
Taxes & Fees (CAD) |
| Halifax to Ottawa | Daily | $69.00 | $13.93 | $55.07 |
| Halifax to Edmonton | 5x weekly | $129.00 | $66.10 | $62.90 |
| Halifax to Toronto | Daily | $59.00 | $5.23 | $53.77 |
| Halifax to Hamilton | Daily | $59.00 | $5.23 | $53.77 |
| Halifax to Winnipeg | 4x weekly | $129.00 | $66.10 | $62.90 |
For more information go to www.FlySwoop.com.
