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When it comes to Canadian airlines, there are plenty to choose from, and in recent years we've also seen the rise of budget airlines like Lynx, Flair, and Play.

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Earlier this month, WestJet announced its plans to shut down its budget airline Swoop by the end of October 2023, with existing Swoop employees to be integrated into WestJet's main operations as part of a new deal.

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Another one of Canada's low-cost airlines is facing major changes and according to an expert, flight prices from Canadian airports could be about to get more expensive for passengers.

Less than a month after WestJet announced it would be integrating low-cost airline Swoop's airplanes and staff into its main operations by October 2023, the Calgary-based airline announced Sunwing would also be integrated, starting in 2024.

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If you're looking to score some cheap flights for your travels this year, Swoop is having a huge birthday sale with plenty of deals on offer.

Canada's "ultra-low-cost" airline Swoop announced it's having its annual birthday sale, starting June 20, to mark five years since the airline's inaugural flight between Hamilton and Abbotsford.

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WestJet has announced it will be shutting down budget airline Swoop later this year.

In a press release on Friday, June 9, WestJet announced that Swoop's operations would be integrated into its mainline operations by the end of October after an agreement was reached between the airline and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).

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