Canadian budget carrier Swoop adds Central America routes

Swoop announced on December 12 that it would open new routes to Mexico and the Caribbean from the Canadian cities of Hamilton, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Abbotsford. “As Canada’s leading ultra-low fare airline, we are thrilled to be expanding sun-flying this winter,” said Bob Cummings, the airline’s president. Swoop has added six Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets to its fleet to serve the routes. “We’re excited that travellers can once again take advantage of convenient flights to Jamaica as Swoop resumes its popular service between Hamilton and Montego Bay in the new year,” said Cole Horncastle, executive managing director of