Source: WestJet WestJet to sponsor the most anticipated Battle of Alberta this NHL season WestJet, today in partnership with The National Hockey League (NHL®), announced it will serve as the official airline of the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™ on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Returning to its city of origin in Edmonton, the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™ will be hosted at the iconic Commonwealth Stadium at 5 p.m. MT in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the outdoor NHL game. "Hockey has always been a part of our province's vibrant identity and there is no better way to celebrate this beloved Canadian pastime than through the tradition of the NHL Heritage Classic™," shared John Weatherill, WestJet Group [...]

Source: WestJet Chief Executive Officer, Alexis von Hoensbroech updates parliamentarians on policy priorities to improve travel in light of industry concerns WestJet Group Chief Executive Officer, Alexis von Hoensbroech, this week, is meeting with key government officials and parliamentarians to provide an update on the airline's successful summer performance. Alongside record-setting demand, that surpassed pre-pandemic levels, the WestJet Group maintained stable operations, delivering upon its commitment to meaningful improvements. WestJet Summer Performance "Following the pandemic, as travel demand returned in full force, the aviation industry faced immense challenges and WestJet was not immune. We responded to these hurdles with a commitment to do better, investing in our guests, our people and technology across all touchpoints of the travel journey, to [...]

Source: Canadian North Canadian North, an Inuit-owned company, proudly announces the appointment of Shelly De Caria as Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Distribution, effective today. Inuktitut as her second language, Shelly underscores Canadian North’s commitment to community and Inuit leadership.   Bringing over a decade of experience to the role, Shelly originated from Kuujjuaq, Québec, and has been a key driver in building strong relationships with stakeholders and customers alike. She has been instrumental in spearheading Canadian North’s community investment programs, notably the Canada Goose Resource Centre and a targeted annual holiday toy drive for children in remote and northern communities.   “Shelly brings a blend of community understanding and experience to this role, positioning her as a natural [...]

Source: Air France From 28 September to 10 October 2023, Air France will be on display at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann to celebrate 90 years of elegance. The 12 windows of the famous department store are retracing the airline's legendary journey with a strong and innovative approach, in a way that is freely and easily accessible to all French and international visitors. On the second and third floors of the store, the company will also be opening pop-up stores offering a range of objects specially created or reissued for this anniversary, which will be available online at shopping.airfrance.com. Air France will also be signing new partnerships with top French brands, sold exclusively at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann! A unique "Croisière" tote bag [...]

Source: Air Canada Firm order for 18 aircraft and 12 options; first delivery scheduled for late 2025 Aircraft to feature new, state-of-the-art interior cabin design Air Canada converts two Boeing 777 freighter orders to passenger aircraft Air Canada today said it has placed a firm order with The Boeing Company for 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft. Deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled to begin in Q4 2025 with the last aircraft scheduled for delivery in Q1 2027.  They will be used to replace older, less efficient wide-body aircraft currently in the Air Canada fleet. The agreement also includes options for another 12 Boeing 787-10 aircraft, which will provide flexibility for growth to meet future customer demand. "Air Canada has [...]

Source: TAP Strengthened connections between Portugal and Scandinavia. TAP Air Portugal and SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) have signed an important codeshare agreement that strengthens and deepens access to air connectivity between various cities in both Portugal and Scandinavia. This codeshare agreement greatly enhances connections to and from Scandinavia, providing passengers with a seamless, single-ticket journey, allowing a seamless customer journey on a single ticket and will provide more competitive fare offerings to the consumer, making the travel experience more comfortable and enjoyable. Through this agreement, TAP will have its flight code (TP) placed on SAS's intra-Scandinavian routes, namely Copenhagen/Oslo, Copenhagen/Stockholm and Oslo/Stockholm and also beyond SAS's hubs, to/from various other Scandinavian cities, always in connection with TAP flights. In addition, SAS [...]