Swoop Airlines has officially ended its independent operations after its parent airline WestJet decided to fold operations under the same banner.
In a tweet, the low-cost airline marked its final day of operations by thanking customers for their support over its five years in business.
“As we merge with WestJet, we look forward to new adventures ahead,” Swoop wrote in the tweet. “Thanks to the loyal Swoop travellers for their support.”
Over the summer, WestJet announced Swoop would be ending operations in October after pilots for both airlines reached a deal to bring them to a level pay scale, which made operating a low-cost airline less feasible, the Canadian Press reported back in June.
The move is not resulting in any layoffs and the Swoop fleet will now be repainted with WestJet decals.
With files from The Canadian Press
Today we mark Swoop’s final day of operation, celebrating 5 years of ultra-low cost flights. As we merge with WestJet, we look forward to new adventures ahead. Thanks to the loyal Swoop travellers for their support. Find us on the Teal side of things at https://t.co/FEDO7eptzq
— FlySwoop (@FlySwoop) October 28, 2023