Source: American Airlines Just friends — that’s all Rafael and Kenia Sanchez were. No really. Just friends. They met as managers on duty for the afternoon shift on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) ramp in 2022. “We ran a pretty tight ship,” Rafael said. “There was no thought of dating.” Three years and 40,000 standby miles later, they are much more than friends. They are a husband and wife in love with each other and their 1-year-old daughter — and they credit their American Airlines travel privileges with their love story. ‘The one for me’ Kenia and Rafael’s friendship turned into more shortly after Kenia started a new role as the general manager at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet announced the most significant improvement to WestJet Rewards in the program's 15-year history, making it easier than ever for members to earn, redeem and achieve status. The changes, coming April 30, 2025, will make the Rewards experience more valuable and flexible, while maintaining the program's simplicity. "We are improving WestJet Rewards to bring more value to all Canadians, whether that's our frequent flyers, credit card holders or the casual traveler," said Steve McClelland, Vice-President of Loyalty, WestJet. "That's why we've introduced changes to our program across both flights and everyday partnerships, that give members so many great ways to earn points and save for flights, vacations or enhanced travel experiences." Five key enhancements to WestJet Rewards will [...]

Source: American Airlines With the start of a new AAdvantage® program year March 1, American Airlines is offering millions of members a launch pad to get a head start on status and rewards in 2025. For a limited time, AAdvantage® members may earn 500 additional Loyalty Points for each flight taken in March 2025 — up to 5,000 Loyalty Points total.Here’s how to make the most of the offer: Register for the promotion in your AAdvantage® account Book an American Airlines flight Complete your travel by March 31, 2025 Earn 500 additional Loyalty Points for each flight — up to 5,000 total (Pro tip: Earnings add up if you have a connection, as members earn 500 Loyalty Points for every [...]

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Nikkhoo joined Ian Misaro, assistant system chief pilot of Hawaiian Airlines, in the pilot seats of one of Pacific Flight Academy's training aircraft. Horizon Air, the regional airline subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, which includes Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, is paving the way to the flight deck for aspiring pilots in Hawaiʻi – without needing to leave the islands for training. The program, the first of its kind in Hawaiʻi, provides pilots with a path to potentially join Horizon Air while easing the financial burden of training costs. Local students are invited to apply and can obtain the necessary experience and flight ratings through flight schools in Hawai‘i at their own pace. Once selected, participants in [...]

Source: Air Canada Air Canada was once again named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2025. It is the seventh time in 10 years Air Canada has received this recognition. "We are very proud to be recognized again for our longstanding workplace diversity. As a global company connecting Canada to over 55 countries across the six inhabited continents, we have long subscribed to the importance of reflecting the best of Canada to our employees, customers and stakeholders," said Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Public Affairs at Air Canada. Air Canada continues to foster representation through numerous partnerships, its many employee-based initiatives to support workplace inclusion and belonging, and its successful outreach directly to diverse communities [...]