Swoop was launched nearly five years ago, in June 2018. Flair is Canada's worst airline when it comes to passenger complaints, federal data shows.The union said 87 per cent voted in favour of the deal, "which goes a long way to recognizing the value and expertise the pilots bring to their airline and will help solve many of WestJet's pilot attraction and retention issues." 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 per cent raises over four years, and puts Swoop pilots on a similar footing as WestJet's in terms of seniority and compensation issues. To avoid traveller impact, Swoop will operate its existing network through to the end of its published schedule on October 28.
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"Through an expedited process, the airline anticipates a full integration into its mainline operations by the end of October. "As negotiated in the collective agreement, the WestJet Group will now begin integration efforts of its ultra-low-cost airline, Swoop," the airline said. The company made the announcement in a news release Friday, noting that the ratification of its recent deal with its pilots allows it to integrate all of its staff at various airlines into a single banner. WestJet is shutting down its budget airline, Swoop.
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