Source: Air Canada Air Canada's Aeroplan loyalty program was recently recognized with several prestigious Freddie Awards, including Airline Program of the Year, Best Promotion and Best Redemption Ability. The best showing in Aeroplan's history, this trifecta win follows on the heels of winning Best Redemption Ability at the 2022 Freddie Awards.   "We're so proud to once again be recognized at this year's Freddie Awards," said Scott O'Leary, Vice President, Loyalty and Product at Air Canada.  "A special thanks to our Aeroplan members and to our incredibly dedicated team, both in front of and behind the scenes, who bring this great program to life every day." The 32nd annual Freddie Awards were held on April 27, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The Freddie Awards, named for Sir Freddie Laker, [...]

Source: WestJet The first collective bargaining agreement between WestJet and the Unifor bargaining unit at YYZ was ratified by Unifor's members. Unifor is the certified union representing WestJet airport employees at Toronto Pearson International Airport. "WestJet is pleased to share that the agreement negotiated with Unifor has been ratified by its membership," said Diederik Pen, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer. "This settlement demonstrates WestJet's commitment to its employees, the long-term success of the airline and the communities we serve." The agreement will come into effect June 1, 2023 and will be in place until December 31, 2026.

Source: British Airways British Airways and VisitBritain are welcoming visitors to London with a giant celebratory mural on the London Heathrow flight path, designed by local children  In addition: The airline’s BA059 from Heathrow to Cape Town on 5 May will be operated by a crew of Charles, Camilla and variants of the names  Customers departing from Heathrow or Gatwick on 6 May with the surname ‘King’ or ‘Queen’ will receive the royal treatment with access to the airline’s luxury lounges  Customers travelling on 6 May will also enjoy bespoke Eton mess popcorn, unique Coronation themed desserts and a live streaming of the Coronation through the onboard WiFi British Airways has also partnered with The Prince’s Trust to offer 11 young [...]

Source: Air Canada Bell to be Air Canada's premier sponsor of in-flight Wi-Fi services Aeroplan members will benefit from free in-flight messaging Bell and Air Canada to introduce additional benefits designed for newcomers and visitors to Canada Air Canada and Bell today announced a multi-year partnership that will make it even easier to stay connected — both on the ground and in the skies. The partnership delivers on Air Canada and Bell's longstanding commitments to elevating the customer experience, while focusing on added benefits for newcomers and visitors to Canada, preparing them to connect to Canada's best network as soon as they land. Starting May 15, Air Canada and Bell will offer free messaging for all Aeroplan members worldwide on all Wi-Fi [...]

Source: American Airlines The 2023 Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC) is in the books. More than 80 teams from around the world competed in 26 events in the two-day competition. American Airlines sponsored six teams of aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) from across the system and student teams from Aviation Institute of Maintenance — Chicago, George T. Baker Aviation Technical College in Miami and Tulsa Tech in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Three of American’s teams and all three American-sponsored student teams took home top spots in a number of events. Here are highlights from this year’s competition which was held April 18–20 in Atlanta. American’s AMTs are already looking forward to the 2024 AMC in Chicago.

Source: JetBlue According to the latest data from JetBlue Vacations, travelers are already planning their summer vacations, considering everything from island escapes in the Caribbean to theme park destinations. Bookings between June and August for vacation packages are up 66% compared to the same time frame last year. With convenience in mind, JetBlue Vacations builds upon JetBlue’s award-winning customer experience. The dedicated team of 24/7 vacation planning experts make planning a dream vacation a breeze, so travelers can sit back, relax, and enjoy all of the perks throughout the JetBlue Vacations experience. Searches for vacation packages for June, July and August travel are up 32% compared to the same time-frame last year, indicating that travelers are getting a head start on [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines GoWild! Pass Holders Can Book Early for Travel Through June 8 Seats are Limited Summer travel is about to get wild as ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today dropped the price of its GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Summer Pass™ to $499 per person, a $500 savings over the retail price of $999, through May 31 or while supplies last. The GoWild! Summer Pass is valid for unlimited travel now through Sept. 30, 2023, and includes access to more than 75 U.S. destinations, including Puerto Rico and St. Thomas in the U.S.V.I., and international destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. "At Frontier, we are committed to making travel affordable and there is no better value in the industry [...]

Source: Qantas The Qantas Group has today announced Vanessa Hudson will become the next CEO and Managing Director, taking over from Alan Joyce when he retires in November 2023. Ms Hudson is currently the Group’s Chief Financial Officer and has worked in a number of executive positions across the Group over 28 years, including Chief Customer Officer and Senior Vice President for Qantas across the Americas and New Zealand. Ms Hudson will continue in her current role while also being CEO designate and joining the Board, before taking over as the company’s 13th CEO in 103 years following the 2023 Annual General Meeting. An announcement on a new CFO will be made in the months ahead. Chairman Richard Goyder said the [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta’s always-on work to advance its purpose is on full display in the airline’s 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report. The latest data, insights and examples of how Delta is delivering meaningful progress in Safety, People and Culture, Environmental Sustainability and Community Impact clearly illustrate Delta’s purpose behind its business. Delta’s recently released 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance report shares example after example of how the global airline is holding itself accountable to create a safer, more equitable workplace that reflects the communities it serves while pushing forward a more sustainable future. “As our business soared toward recovery in 2022, we never lost sight of our goals to support the communities where we live, work and serve,” said [...]