Source: Air Canada First Canadian airline to offer customers ability to use facial recognition to board flights Experience faster, seamless boarding using Air Canada's Digital ID Soon to be available at additional airports across Canada The next evolution of Air Canada's digital experience launches on December 3 with the expansion of the airline's Digital Identification program as a boarding option for almost all of its domestic flights at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Following a successful pilot project on select flights, Air Canada and YVR are the first in Canada to invest in the technology and equipment to modernize the Canadian airport travel experience by offering travellers the convenience and security of digital recognition at the gate to confirm their identities. [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta’s first-of-its-kind partnership with Shake Shack will begin on flights out of Boston on Dec. 1, with plans for expansion to other U.S. markets throughout 2025.  In a sky-high collaboration that's sure to make your taste buds take off, Delta is teaming up with Shake Shack to serve delicious burgers at 30,000 feet. Delta’s first-of-its-kind partnership with Shake Shack will begin on flights out of Boston on Dec. 1, with plans for expansion to other U.S. markets throughout 2025. Customers sitting in First Class on routes over 900 miles will be able to pre-select a Shake Shack Cheeseburger as their meal option. “A delicious cheeseburger is an iconic comfort food – our customers know that which [...]

Source: Tropic Air Tropic Air announced the introduction of a factory-new, fourth-generation Cessna Grand Caravan EX. This state-of-the-art aircraft registered as V3-HJA will increase Tropic’s all-Caravan fleet to 15. It marks a significant step in the airline’s Growth and Renewal Initiative that began in 2023, reaffirming Tropic Air’s commitment to providing a safe and Premium Passenger Experience. Tropic’s new aircraft holds a special place in Belize’s aviation history as the first factory-new aircraft to be registered and operated in the country since 2019, Tropic Air’s last aircraft acquisition. “Our investment in this aircraft is not only for Tropic Air but for Belize and its future growth. This addition reflects our commitment to safety, strengthens our position as Belize’s largest airline [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines For the seventh consecutive year, Delta was the highest scoring airline on the 2024-2025 All-America Executive Team rankings by Extel (formerly Institutional Investor), with first-place titles in all categories within the airline industry. High marks from investors earned Delta the prestigious “Most Honored Company” designation. “We’re honored and humbled that the investment community has once again recognized the industry-leading work of Delta’s 100,000 people worldwide,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “Congratulations to our Investor Relations team – they play a critical role in managing relationships with the investment community and ensuring that investors and Wall Street analysts recognize the attractiveness of Delta as a long-term investment.” Extel is a respected and influential financial news outlet, and [...]

Source: British Airways British Airways adds Rimini and Salerno to its route network, alongside an additional service to Olbia, Sardinia from London City  The additions bring the number of Italian destinations served by the flag carrier to 19, more than any other European country British Airways has announced three new routes for summer 2025, bolstering its extensive network of Italian destinations. Launching in May 2025, British Airways will introduce new flights to Rimini (RMI) on the Adriatic Coast from London Heathrow, and Salerno (QSR) on the Amalfi Coast from London Gatwick. A new service from London City to Olbia (OLB) in Sardinia will complement existing flights from Heathrow. The new routes will bring the total number of Italian destinations served [...]

Source: Air Canada Air Canada has been named the World's Leading Airline to North Americaat the World Travel Awards, reflecting the airline's ongoing commitment to excellence. "We are delighted that the travel trade have acknowledged Air Canada's international excellence by voting for us at the World Travel Awards. I thank our more than 39,000 dedicated employees who transport customers safely and deliver customer service excellence globally every day. I also extend my appreciation to our loyal customers for their continued support and trust," said Lisa M. Pierce, Air Canada's Vice President of Global Sales and Air Canada Vacations. Star Alliance, of which Air Canada is a founding member, was also honoured as the World's Leading Airline Alliance at the ceremony in [...]