Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, today launched its inaugural flight to St. John’s International Airport from Hamilton’s John C. Munro International Airport.
Swoop flight WO186 received a warm welcome upon landing in St. John’s at 12:55 p.m. local time, the first arrival of an ultra-low-cost-carrier (ULCC) in the city.
“We are pleased to continue our Atlantic expansion today with our inaugural flight from St. John’s to Hamilton,” said Bert van der Stege, Head of Commercial and Finance, Swoop. “Affordable air travel is critical to the recovery of Newfoundland’s tourism economy, and we’re proud to support the province’s Come Home 2022 campaign with ultra-convenient, ultra-low fares for Canadians.”
Today’s inaugural flight to St. John’s reinforces the airline’s commitment to travel and tourism in Atlantic Canada and across the country. The ultra-low-cost carrier has added flights to and from all four Atlantic Canadian provinces, stimulating growth in the tourism economy. Earlier this summer, Swoop introduced non-stop connectivity between Deer Lake and Hamilton, and later this month will also add non-stop service from Deer Lake to Toronto.
“Congratulations to Swoop on your inaugural flight to Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador. “It is wonderful to see another flight option for people travelling to and from our beautiful province. Our province is a bucket list destination for many, with strong demand for air travel. I have no doubt that you will be pleased with the response to your service.”
St. John’s Newfoundland. JIM BYERS PHOTO
With introductory fares between Hamilton and St. John’s starting at just $99 CAD†, Swoop is showing Canadians just how affordable experiencing Newfoundland can be this summer. The same price is available from flights to Hamilton from St. John’s, which is one of my fave Canadian cities.
| Route | Start Date | Frequency | One-way total price (CAD) | Base Fare (CAD) | Taxes & Fees (CAD) |
| St. John’s to Hamilton | June 13, 2022 | Daily | $99 | $33.01 | $62.03 |
| Hamilton to St. John’s | June 13, 2022 | Daily | $99 | $51.54 | $43.51 |
For travel between September 1-October 15, 2022 | Seasonal start and end dates apply and are indicated in the booking flow. | Fares are valid until June 23, 2022 (11:59 p.m. MT) or while seats last. | Prices displayed above are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is made and accepted.
To learn more about Swoop and for flight schedules and bookings, please visit FlySwoop.com.
