Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines employees who are parents to immersion school students often find helping their keiki with their studies also sharpens their own skills. Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month), celebrated throughout February, is the hallmark of linguistic and cultural celebrations across the islands. For many, including our employees, it's a time to celebrate the strides made in their language-learning journeys — a path some have walked as parents of students attending Hawaiian language immersion schools. Rise Tapati, a Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant and mother of two keiki (children), was born and raised on Oʻahu, and did not grow up speaking ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. She began her studies in high school and worked her way up to the highest [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines The 2025 Medallion Year kicked off earlier this month and runs through Jan. 31, 2026 – bringing with it opportunities for SkyMiles Medallion Members to maximize their Status. From customizable new bag tags to exclusive rewards and experiences, Delta’s loyalty program continues to deliver value to Members.  3… 2… 1… Happy New Medallion Year! For Delta’s most loyal customers, the 2025 Medallion Year means new adventures, new memories and new ways to make the most of your Medallion Status. As one of the most valuable elite status programs in the U.S., Medallion Status is designed to reward you more than ever. Whether a Silver Medallion checking off that bucket-list trip or a Diamond Medallion road warrior [...]

Source: British Airways Brand new bars, bespoke furniture, focus pods, improved menus and local artwork all feature as part of British Airways’ global lounge refresh programme, which has so far been completed in Singapore, Lagos, Washington, and London Gatwick in 2024, in addition to Edinburgh, London Heathrow Terminal 5B and Heathrow Terminal 3 in 2023 Its new-look lounge in Seattle has become the latest to reopen after an extensive refurbishment, coinciding with 45 years of flying to the Emerald City The lounge features a new full-service bar, a re-designed food servery area, a dedicated First dining service and zones that make the most of the 180-degree views of the runway and mountains beyond The airline is set to make big [...]

Source: Air Canada Record operating revenues of $5.404 billion for the fourth quarter, 4% higher year over year. Record operating revenues of $22.255 billion for the full year 2024, 2% higher year over year. Purchased and cancelled all 35,783,842 shares, including over 20 million shares in 2024, available under its normal course issuer bid. Full year operating income of $1.263 billion and adjusted EBITDA* of $3.586 billion, a year-over-year decrease of $1.016 billion and $396 million, respectively. Full year cash flow from operating activities of $3.930 billion and free cash flow* of $1.294 billion, a year-over-year decrease of $390 million and $1.462 billion respectively. Leverage ratio* of 1.4 as at December 31, 2024, compared to 1.1 at end of 2023. [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet announced new service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). The new service will operate through the airline's 2025 summer schedule, with up to six-times weekly service beginning May 29, 2025. This will be the first time WestJet operates between Amsterdam and Halifax, contributing to a 97 per cent increase in the airline's transatlantic seat capacity from Nova Scotia, compared to last year. "WestJet's new service between Halifax and Amsterdam opens the door for record growth in Nova Scotiathrough vital investment that strengthens connectivity to Europe, furthering tourism and economic opportunities," said Jared Mikoch-Gerke, Director of Alliances and Airport Affairs, WestJet. "We're excited to see the stories that will unfold as travellers from [...]