Source: British Airways British Airways is sprinkling Christmas magic across the terminals it operates from at Heathrow and Gatwick, in its lounges globally, and on board as part of this year’s celebrations  The airline’s customers travelling until 27 December can enjoy Christmas treats, bespoke menus, and seasonal surprises on their journey  In its lounges at Heathrow and Gatwick, customers are being treated to a winter picnic menu, pop-up Christmas stalls featuring British brands and a special gift-wrapping station  The airline expects to serve over 250,000 turkey dinners, including over 700,000 Brussels sprouts and 40,000 pigs in blankets over the festive season*  Customers travelling in First between 23 and 25 December will be gifted a hand-painted bauble featuring a beautiful design [...]

Source: Air Canada Air Canada Cargo recently helped transport a white-nosed coati from Toronto Zoo to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium after the animal was seized from a private home in Eastern Ontario. Illegal wildlife trade (IWT) poses risks to ecological and human health by endangering the populations of trafficked species and threatening native wildlife via the introduction of infectious microorganisms, parasites and other potentially harmful species. As part of the airline's work in tackling this issue, Air Canada joins forces with accredited zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, law enforcement agencies, and other groups, to help relocate animals illegally brought into the country to appropriate accredited facilities. The white-nosed coati is a member of the raccoon family normally found from Arizona to South [...]

Source: Air France Air France, in partnership with Kolet, a French start-up specializing in eSIM technology, is offering its customers a connectivity solution available in more than 190 countries at preferential rates. From the dedicated website or by downloading the Kolet app and entering the code AFKLDATA, buying and installing an eSIM* on your smartphone is quick and easy, and economical. The company’s customers can select a prepaid data plan and quickly obtain mobile data** even before take-off, and enjoy a reliable internet connection as soon as they touch down at their destination. Thanks to eSIM technology, customers can keep their phone number while using Kolet eSIM mobile data. They can easily configure the eSIM card in the settings function [...]

Source: Cape Air At its base in San Juan de Puerto Rico, Cape Air, a leading regional airline with a longstanding presence in the Caribbean, unveiled a new livery for one special Britten-Norman Islander aircraft. This initiative underscored Cape Air's commitment to the Caribbean region and marked a significant milestone in its 35-year journey in aviation. From now on, passengers traveling to Virgin Gorda and Culebra via Cape Air’s Caribbean hub in San Juan may have the pleasure of experiencing this visually striking livery first-hand. Inspired by the beauty of the Caribbean, the design encapsulates the essence of the region, reflecting Cape Air's deep-rooted affinity for its Caribbean operations. The design for the new livery was thoughtfully planned and pays [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Ever wish you could check off your holiday shopping list (without having to check it twice!) while soaring at 30,000 feet? Delta’s new limited-edition, Member-inspired holiday collection is now available to order from the Delta Shop while logged in to Delta Sync Wi-Fi.  This season, Delta is bringing the magic of the holidays to the skies – literally. For the first time ever, SkyMiles Members can shop a limited-edition holiday collection available to order exclusively in-flight on Delta Sync Wi-Fi.  Inspired by feedback from Members themselves, the collection is filled with items that celebrate the joy of travel and the warmth of the holidays (or the cold of the holidays, if that's more your speed – [...]

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 [...]