Source: WestJet The WestJet Group has announced Jacqui McGillivray as its Executive Vice-President and Chief People Officer, joining the Group leadership team as of October 7, 2024. With more than 30 years of demonstrated experience transforming global organizations, McGillivray will replace Angela Avery, who announced her retirement earlier this year. Avery will stay on in an advisory capacity to assist with a smooth transition. "Jacqui brings a wealth of HR and organizational change experience, along with a notable track record of leading results-oriented, multi-disciplinary, and culturally strong teams in unlocking value and sustaining growth," said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group Chief Executive Officer. "We are thrilled to welcome Jacqui at this vital time as we look to build on the [...]

Source: American Airlines American Airlines AAdvantage® members donated more than $2 million to support the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The funds will provide critical aid to affected communities, helping families rebuild and recover from the devastation. The need for support remains urgent. Through Oct. 18, 2024, AAdvantage® members can earn 10 AAdvantage® bonus miles for every dollar donated to the Red Cross with a minimum $25 donation. To support relief efforts, please visit redcross.org/aa to make a donation.  

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta is boosting its global footprint with the launch of its first-ever nonstop service from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) on June 12, 2025. Delta is boosting its global footprint with the launch of its first-ever nonstop service from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) on June 12, 2025. This route—the only direct flight linking Salt Lake City to Asia—will provide seamless connections to key destinations across Asia for travelers throughout the Mountain West and Southwest U.S. regions. Customers will enjoy Delta’s state-of-the-art Airbus A350, along with modern amenities at SLC’s recently upgraded terminal and the expansive Delta Sky Club, ensuring a smooth and comfortable [...]

Source: American Airlines Parts of the U.S. are still feeling nearly triple-digit temperatures, but the American team is well underway with training to prepare for deicing season, which officially starts Oct. 1. Because every minute counts when it comes to getting an aircraft out on time, American’s specially trained deicing teams work to free aircraft of snow, ice or frost in an average of nine minutes. Each year, long before the first leaves start changing colors, American conducts deicing training to ensure thousands of team members can do this important work thoroughly and safely — helping customers get on their way. Just as a car must defrost before heading out on the roads, an aircraft needs to deice before taking [...]

Source: American Airlines In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, American Airlines is donating 10 million AAdvantage® miles to Airlink, a nonprofit humanitarian organization that brings critical aid to communities in crisis. These miles will help Airlink connect emergency responders and relief workers to the most urgent need. American has also partnered with the American Red Cross to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene. To support relief efforts, please visit redcross.org/aa to make a donation. Customers who donate through American’s dedicated Red Cross website will earn AAdvantage® bonus miles as a token of appreciation for their generosity. "We are proud to join forces with Airlink and the Red Cross to deliver critical aid to those affected by [...]