Airlines
WestJet Takes Calgary Stampede Partnership To New Heights
WestJet is celebrating a five-year renewed commitment with the Calgary Stampede. Over the next five years, WestJet will be the official airline of the Calgary Stampede, serving as a Champion Level sponsor of the outdoor event with the airline sponsoring the bull riding rodeo events, the iconic WestJet Skyride and an on-site activation rewarding Stampede guests with exciting prizes like free flights. WestJet and the Calgary Stampede's partnership was established in 2003 and was founded on a mutual connection of bringing the world to Western Canada to experience all it has to offer. With...
WestJet, ALPA Deal Ratified, Swoop Integration Set To Begin
The second collective bargaining agreement between WestJet and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) - representing WestJet and Swoop pilots – has now been ratified. Commenting on the ratification, Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group, Chief Executive Officer, said: “The WestJet Group is pleased to have reached an industry-leading agreement in negotiation with ALPA that recognizes the value and instrumental contributions of our current and future pilots.” He continued: “This agreement bolsters our ability to provide certainty and career opportunities across our...
The WestJet Group Names Scott As Executive VP, CFO
Michael (Mike) Scott has been appointed to the role of WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. The 30-year aviation industry veteran will start with the airline's executive team on June 13, 2023. Scott's long-established career with StandardAero, included more than 13 years as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. There he led tremendous growth with revenue increases of more than 300%, while delivering a 400% increase in profitability through a combination of organic growth, cost management and synergistic mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Prior, he...
New Aspire, Air Canada Café Opens At Billy Bishop
Air Canada has opened its newest Air Canada Café -- in collaboration with Aspire, Swissport's premium lounge brand and eligible Air Canada customers departing from Toronto's downtown airport will now have dedicated access to the lounge at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). The new Aspire | Air Canada Café marks the 27th lounge in Air Canada's lounge network and the sixth Canadian location for Aspire. It's a 133-seat modern respite at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport's domestic departures terminal. Quiet workspaces, a private meeting room and premium food and drinks to stay...
Icelandair, Turkish Airlines Sign Codeshare Deal
Icelandair and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement offering passengers seamless connections between their growing networks. Icelandair customers will now be able to connect eastbound to destinations in the Middle East and Asia via Istanbul (IST) while Turkish Airlines passengers can connect westbound to North America and Canada through Keflavik, Iceland (KEF). The deal was signed at IATA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was held in Istanbul, Turkey earlier this week and will greatly increase offerings from both airlines with convenient connecting flights...
IATA, ATPCO Partner On Flight Emissions Initiative
IATA and ATPCO have announced a partnership that will see ATPCO use IATA’s CO2 Connect data in its Routehappy API offering later this year. Routehappy is an API that helps airlines and sales channels to convey expected “Amenities” of the onboard experience, including seat pitch and type, Wi-Fi, power, entertainment, and more, to consumers at the time of booking. ATPCO plans to create a new Amenity that will use IATA CO2 Connect data to help shoppers understand the carbon cost of various itinerary options. The agreement was signed between Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director...
IATA Updates Profitabily Outlook At 2023 AGM
IATA offered an updated outlook for airline profitability in 2023 during its AGM in Istanbul, reporting that it expects the industry’s profitability picture is strengthening. Highlights of IATA’s update include: Airline industry net profits are expected to reach $9.8 billion in 2023 (1.2% net profit margin) which is more than double the previous forecast of $4.7 billion (December 2022). Airline industry operating profits are expected to reach $22.4 billion in 2023, much improved over the December forecast of a $3.2 billion operating profit. It is also more than double the...
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