Source: Air Canada Presented by the Federal Minister of Labour, awards recognizes airline's commitment to employment equity and a diverse workforce Air Canada is honoured to have been presented the Outstanding Commitment to Employment Equity award and the Sector Distinction award by The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Federal Minister of Labour and Seniors, as part of the Employment Equity Achievement Awards announced recently. "Air Canada is proud to be a leading employer in Canada and a role model in the aviation sector for its advancement in the workplace of women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We are honoured to be recognized with these awards, which reflect our strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion across all [...]

Source: American Airlines FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines produced a record-setting Thanksgiving operation for the airline — including getting more customers than ever to their Thanksgiving tables, while canceling fewer flights to date than any other Thanksgiving in its history. ”Millions of customers were counting on us to connect them with their families, friends and loved ones this Thanksgiving — and we delivered,” said David Seymour, American’s Chief Operating Officer. “The trust our customers place in us every day, but especially during the holidays, is something we don’t take for granted, and I could not be prouder of the team for delivering a safe, reliable and successful operation this Thanksgiving. We look forward to carrying this momentum into the [...]

Source: FedEx FedEx is proud to donate the cost of transporting the pandas as part of its ongoing corporate social responsibility and environmental conservation efforts Three giant pandas, including 25-year-old Mei Xiang, 26-year-old Tian Tian, and their three-year-old cub, Xiao Qi Ji, were transported to Chengdu, China on a FedEx Express charter flight from Washington, D.C. Working with the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, the giant pandas traveled via a FedEx Express Boeing 777F, dubbed the “FedEx Panda Express.” The shipping and logistics company has long worked with the Chinese government and zoos around the world to safely ship giant pandas to and from China. FedEx is proud to donate the cost of transporting the pandas as part [...]

Source: American Airlines Smart Gating technology keeps American moving during its busiest-ever Thanksgiving season As American Airlines welcomes a record-breaking 7.8 million customers over the Thanksgiving holiday, it's harnessing the power of machine learning to shorten taxi times, reduce ramp congestion and help aircraft get to gates faster. The technology minimizes situations where arriving aircraft must wait for an available gate, which means American’s customers spend less time waiting on the tarmac and more time getting to their final destinations. Developed by American’s Information Technology and Operations teams, Smart Gating technology uses real-time flight information and other data points to automatically assign arriving aircraft to the nearest available gate with the shortest taxi time. American first started testing the tool [...]

Source: Air Canada  Multi-year deal part of NHL's Jersey Advertising Program The Montreal Canadiens and Air Canada have announced a multi-year jersey partnership agreement, which will see the Air Canada logo featured on Canadiens away jerseys worn on the road throughout the duration of the partnership, starting today. The news deepens a 40-plus year partnership between two brands with one common heritage in Montreal. "It's a privilege for us to have a longstanding relationship with Canada's national carrier in Air Canada, and we're proud to formalize a partnership that will showcase Air Canada's brand whenever we play on the road," said France Margaret Belanger, President of Sports and Entertainment, Groupe CH. "We entrust Air Canada to move our players from [...]