Swoop launching non-stop flights from Edmonton to Charlottetown, Moncton – Edmonton
A Canadian airline is launching two new continuous flights from Edmonton this week.
Swoop introduced Thursday that the brand new routes will join Alberta’s capital with Charlottetown, P.E.I., and Moncton, N.B., this summer season. The summer season service to Prince Edward Island launched Thursday and flights to Moncton begin Friday.
“We’re thrilled to be celebrating right now’s inaugural flight, connecting Edmonton and Charlottetown,” Bert van der Stege, head of economic and finance for Swoop, mentioned in a information launch.
“Canadians are desirous to reconnect with household and mates or ebook that long-awaited getaway and we’re proud to allow extra cross-country connectivity by means of ultra-convenient and ultra-affordable fares.”
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Edmonton Worldwide Airport mentioned the announcement traces up with its plan to “improve continuous locations for high-demand areas,” including that it has acquired suggestions from travellers who say they need improved entry by air to Atlantic Canada.
“There are such a lot of proud Atlantic Canadians who come to Alberta, whether or not for work, household visits or trip, and having these continuous locations will assist make their journey expertise even simpler,” mentioned Myron Keehn, EIA’s vice-president of air service, enterprise improvement, authorities relations and ESG.
“We additionally know there are various Albertans who wish to go to the fantastic east coast and see extra of Canada.”
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Keehn expressed gratitude to Swoop for asserting the brand new direct flights.
The Edmonton to Charlottetown and Moncton flights will depart twice every week till mid-September, Swoop mentioned. The flights will proceed till November however the frequency of exits will probably be decreased to as soon as every week.
