UPDATE 1-WestJet's Swoop to take flight in Canada, announce new routes in June
February 01, 2018 at 17:56 PM EST
MONTREAL, Feb 1 (Reuters) - WestJet Airlines Ltd's new ultra low-cost carrier will in June launch weekly flights in Canada and announce new trans-border routes, in a move aimed at attracting budget-conscious Canadian passengers both inside the country and away from U.S. rivals, a company executive said on Thursday.