Source: Air Canada     Air Canada's onboard Wi-Fi also named Best Inflight Connectivity Air Canada is proud to have received, for the sixth consecutive year, a Five Star Global Airline Award at the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2026 Awards. Air Canada's onboard Wi-Fi sponsored by Bell, which is complimentary for Aeroplan Members, was ranked as the Best Inflight Connectivity. The awards are based on votes from over 1 million customers. "On behalf of Air Canada's 40,000 global employees, I thank APEX for confirming our status as a leading global carrier by conferring this award and our customers for their demonstrated loyalty in choosing to fly with us. And I am also pleased to see our investments to become [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet accepted the 2026 APEX Four Star Major Airline award at the APEX Global Expo in Long Beach, California. The award stands as the only global award entirely based on neutral, third-party passenger feedback and insights gathered through APEX's partnership with TripIt® from Concur®, the world's most used travel-organizing app. "This recognition is a direct reflection of the passion, dedication, and excellence our frontline teams brought to life this year," says Alex Mitchell, Vice President, Guest Experience, WestJet. "It's a huge win for our entire WestJet team—and I couldn't be prouder." This year, WestJet also had the privilege of showcasing its iconic uniform on the Expo's global stage during the PCIAW® Fashion Show. "Guest experience is built on [...]

Source: Iberia Orlando (USA), Recife and Fortaleza (Brazil) are the airline’s new destinations Iberia will increase frequencies to the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago de Chile, New York and Boston Washington becomes a year-round destination, with three weekly flights scheduled for the winterFrequencies also increase to Amsterdam, Paris and Rome Seasonal winter destinations return: Innsbruck, Tromso and Rovaniemi Iberia is launching its winter season (from 26 October 2025 to 28 March 2026) with new routes, increased frequencies to destinations in Latin America, North America and Europe, and the return of seasonal winter routes. This attractive range of destinations will allow customers to plan their getaways over the coming months. Three New Routes in the Americas  One of [...]

Source: Air Canada   New Montréal – Catania, Italy New Montréal – Palma de Mallorca, Spain Return of Toronto–Shanghai; Toronto–Budapest Extension of Vancouver–Bangkok to year-round Air Canada has announced its international network for Summer 2026 with new destinations taking flight in Europe and Asia. Beginning next year, the airline will launch new routes from Montréal to Catania in Sicily, Italy and, as unveiled yesterday, to Palma de Mallorca, Spain.  From Toronto, Air Canada re-establishes non-stop flights to Shanghai and Budapest, and increases flights to Prague. Air Canada's popular seasonal Vancouver-Bangkok route will now become year-round, strengthening the airline's position as the only North American carrier offering direct, non-stop service to the Thai capital. "Air Canada's continued international expansion reflects our [...]

Source: Alaska Air Group Diana Birkett Rakow to be named CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, succeeding Joe Sprague who will retire this Fall after a distinguished career in aviation. Kyle Levine to be promoted to Executive Vice President, Corporate & Public Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary and assume responsibility for Public and Government Affairs. Alaska Air Group today announced that Diana Birkett Rakow, senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability at Alaska Airlines, will become CEO of Hawaiian Airlines effective Oct. 29, succeeding Joe Sprague who will retire after a long career at Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and Hawaiian Airlines. Birkett Rakow will be based in Honolulu, the company’s second largest hub after Seattle, and will be responsible [...]