WestJet to dissolve Swoop and merge it into parent brand

WestJet will soon shut down its budget subsidiary, Swoop, the airline announced recently. All the operations of Swoop will be folded into WestJet. The merger into WestJet’s operations is expected to be completed by October 28, till then Swoop will operate its existing network. The employees will move to WestJet once the merger is completed The move comes as the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) announced its members had ratified their recent pact with the airline, one that brings in 24% raises over four years, and puts Swoop pilots on a similar footing as WestJet’s in terms of seniority and compensation