Flying Around Canada Just Got Way Cheaper

Those comfortable with the model of ultra-cheap airlines will feel right at home on Swoop. Fares may start at $29, but don’t plan on getting across the Great White North for quite that cheap. The airline plans to charge between $27 and $69 for a carry-on, up to $19.75 for seat selection, and up to $15 for priority boarding. If something goes wrong and you impulsively call their customer service line, that’s another $8 — if the issue could have been solved by visiting the airline’s website. Still, these add-ons keep a one-way flight under $100, a major dip from the more expensive carriers in a country notorious for high airfare-related taxes and expensive travel.

The airline is hoping to follow the success of other budget airlines like Frontier and Iceland’s WOW Air, and convince people turned off by the a la carte travel experience that it may still be cheaper to fly with them than an all-inclusive airline. “It is an education process and I think people will adapt over time,” said Swoop President Steven Greenway to the CBC. If you’re a budget traveler, you can finally take in the mountains of Banff or enjoy those famous PEI Mussels on the country’s east coast for less than the cost of a tank of gas — as long as you’re comfortable in the middle seat with a bag on your lap.

H/T: Conde Nast Traveler