Swoop launched its inaugural flight between John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) and Greater Moncton Roméo Leblanc International Airport (YQM) yesterday. The service will be offered four times-weekly through the summer months.

Swoop flight WO168 took off from Hamilton yesterday at 8:00 a.m. ET, arriving in Moncton at 10:55 a.m. local time.

"As Canada's leading ultra-low fare airline, we are excited to continue our Atlantic Canada expansion with this inaugural flight to Moncton today," said Bert van der Stege, Swoop’s Head of Commercial and Finance.

"As the demand for travel resurges, Swoop is very excited to offer this non-stop service as one of 11 new routes to the east coast this summer."

In addition to today's inaugural service from Hamilton to Moncton, Swoop will soon be offering new twice-weekly non-stop service between Edmonton and Moncton beginning on June 17, as well as service between Toronto and Saint John, beginning later this week.

"Canadians are excited to travel again this summer and reconnect with friends and family and we know Swoop's ultra-not-expensive fares will help make this possible," continued van der Stege. "We recognize the importance of tourism across Atlantic Canada, and we are proud to be celebrating this investment in the recovery of New Brunswick's tourism economy."

"Swoop Airline's arrival adds to the incredible momentum growing in our province while contributing to our economy and creating more jobs for New Brunswickers," New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs said.

Bernard F. LeBlanc, the airport’s Managing Director, said Swoop’s low-cost model is a welcome addition.

“The presence of a low-cost carrier at an airport can significantly grow passenger traffic and allow more travel options for cost conscious or budget restricted travellers. It is anticipated that our partnership with Swoop will do just that and provide more air travel and destination options for our region,” LeBlanc said.