Source: American Airlines American Airlines hosted hundreds of students from more than 30 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the U.S. for the first time in Charlotte, North Carolina — an HBCU hub and the airline’s second largest hub — to compete in the ninth annual BE Smart Hackathon in November themed, “All Code No Switch: Authentically Intelligent.” “American Airlines is proud to support the BE Smart Hackathon for the sixth consecutive year and HBCU students’ skill development through real-life problem-solving experiences,” said Chief Technology Officer Anchal Gupta. “We’ve seen tremendous success among students who participate in the annual event, including joining American’s IT organization among other renowned corporations. Each year, we look forward to connecting students to industry [...]

Source: WestJet Airline introduces two new transborder routes to Salt Lake City and Chicago WestJet announced its largest summer 2025 Edmonton schedule to date, detailing nonstop service to 11 transborder, 20 domestic and two sun destinations. The schedule features new direct connectivity to Salt Lake City and Chicago along with numerous frequency increases on key domestic routes. With the noteworthy additions to WestJet's growing Edmonton network, the airline will enhance its overall seat capacity in Alberta's capital by 23 per cent compared to summer 2024. "Today's reveal is just one of the many chapters in WestJet's Edmonton growth story and showcases our investment as the city's number one air carrier and growth engine. In the last three years, we have [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Starting this week, Delta’s even-better SkyMiles Experiences platform is curated with SkyMiles Members in mind – giving them more ways to use their miles and access to unforgettable experiences beyond travel. Delta SkyMiles Membership is about so much more than using miles to purchase tickets for travel and earning seat upgrades – it’s about unlocking unforgettable experiences, exclusive events and shareable moments. That’s why Delta is relaunching SkyMiles Experiences: a centralized gateway to once-in-a-lifetime adventures that go far beyond the flight. Originally launched in 2016, SkyMiles Experiences has evolved to support the aspirations of today’s consumers. On top of using their miles to bid on Experiences, Members will now enjoy more opportunities to instantly access Experiences [...]

Source: American Airlines Photo provided by @Albany_Aviation on Instagram American Airlines is ready for the Thanksgiving holiday and expects to welcome nearly 8.3 million customers across more than 77,000 flights. This comes on the heels of a strong fall travel season, when the airline canceled the fewest flights in the industry during October. “Thanks to the hard work of our 130,000 team members, we canceled fewer flights than any of our major competitors this October and beat our own records for on-time departures and arrivals,” said David Seymour, American’s Chief Operating Officer. “When you purchase a ticket on American, you’re trusting us to provide a safe and reliable journey. We are ready to continue delivering on that promise this Thanksgiving.” [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Just in time for the holidays, Delta is refreshing its one-of-a-kind seasonal wine program and adding new delicious snacks and meals designed in partnership with award-winning chefs.   “Memorable meals are part of the travel experience – whether you’re 35,000 feet in the air or exploring the streets of your destination,” said Kristen Manion Taylor, S.V.P. of Inflight Service at Delta Air Lines. “This is why we work with the best chefs, sommeliers and partners to keep our onboard food and beverage program fresh -- because a thoughtfully curated in-flight menu can turn routine travel into an unforgettable journey." A Refreshed Wine Program Wine lovers rejoice! A refresh to Delta’s wine list brings new varietals and flavor [...]

Source: Air Canada Contributes significantly to Air Canada's target to procure 1% of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for its estimated 2025 jet fuel use Supports airline's environmental sustainability commitments and highlights the need for SAF production in Canada SAF purchased comparable to the conventional jet fuel used on approximately 1,197 Vancouver-Montrealround-trip flights on fully booked, average cargo hold, of a 787-9 Dreamliner, at a 50% SAF to conventional jet fuel blend Air Canada today announced that it has signed an agreement with Neste to purchase 77.6 million litres (20.5 million U.S. gallons) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ as it continues to pursue its climate plans and aspiration. "Air Canada is actively pursuing efforts to mitigate its greenhouse gas emissions [...]