Source: Air Canada Air Canada is launching a trial of a new digital solution available through its mobile app for customers to securely scan, upload and verify their COVID-19 test results. This feature will help travellers conveniently validate compliance with government health travel requirements prior to arriving at the airport. Air Canada has developed its new solution with the support of Amadeus, one of the world's leading travel technology companies. Initially available beginning June 29 for flights from Frankfurt to Toronto and Montreal, the airline plans to roll-out the solution across its network later this summer pending results of the trial and introduce new capabilities so that customers can also pre-validate proofs of vaccination. "As travel resumes around the world, [...]

Source: Air Canada See Air Canada's new Onboard Safety Video here. MONTREAL, June 23, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today premiered Ode to Canada, its new on-board pre-flight safety video set in some of the country's most spectacular and iconic locations. The new video, now coming to a seatback video screen near you, takes customers on a stunning journey across Canada while depicting in unexpected ways the safety features of each aircraft. "Air Canada's new Ode to Canada safety video is a celebration of the best of Canada from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Including our own uniformed employees who are responsible for the safety of every Air Canada flight, our new video presents all aircraft safety instructions in a compelling, associative way [...]

Source: Iberia The new model is based on evidence analysed by international bodies and related to the various generations of aircraft. It increases safety since it is better suited to the late model aircraft with which Iberia is replacing its fleet. An initial assessment will detect each pilot’s training needs and allow personalised training in the simulate to ensure maximum skill levels. Training in the nine competencies specified by EASA will endow the pilot with the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to manage any situation involving risk.   Iberia is replacing its fleet with the latest models of aircraft, which are more efficient and sustainable. The arrival of these aircraft has brought a change in pilot training, with the introduction of the new Evidence-Based Training system, or EBT, designed to make flying even safer. Iberia is [...]

Source: Southwest Today, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced that Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly will transition roles in early 2022, becoming the carrier's Executive Chairman with the desire to serve in that role through at least 2026 at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Executive Vice President Corporate Services Robert Jordan will become Kelly's successor as CEO effective Feb. 1, 2022. Jordan also will join the Board at that time. "On behalf of the Southwest Airlines Board of Directors, I am delighted to announce Bob Jordan as CEO,"Kelly said. "Bob and I have worked side by side for more than 30 years. He is a gifted and experienced executive and well-prepared to take on this important role. Working closely with President Tom Nealon and [...]