To coincide with the start of Porter Airlines’ new Embraer E195-E2 jet service on February 1, 2023, the airline is relaunching its VIPorter loyalty program. The program's new structure expands membership levels, adds benefits and makes it easier for frequent economy travellers to earn the perks they value faster than with any other Canadian airline.
25 January, 2023
New revised loyalty program from Porter Airlines to launch 1st Feburary
To coincide with the start of Porter Airlines’ new Embraer E195-E2 jet service on February 1, 2023, the airline is relaunching its VIPorter loyalty program. The program's new structure expands membership levels, adds benefits and makes it easier for frequent economy travellers to earn the perks they value faster than with any other Canadian airline.
SkyTeam’s top travellers help reshape the customer experience via upgraded SkyPriority Panel Audit App
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has upgraded its innovative SkyPriority Panel Audit App for Elite Plus, First and Business Class customers. Travelers can now complete quick surveys rating their experience of 750 airport lounges, including SkyTeam-branded lounges in Dubai, Istanbul, Santiago de Chile, Sydney and Vancouver, as well as review SkyPriority touchpoints at more than 970 airports.
Free to download from Google Play and the App Store, available in 16 languages and with a loyal community of users, the app empowers SkyTeam’s top travelers to share feedback at every step. Whether dropping a bag or waiting to board, each review takes less than 60 seconds and customers can add comments and photos.
“Customer insight is key. That’s why we have upgraded our innovative app to put more tools at customers’ fingertips, so they can tell SkyTeam what they think of each touchpoint on their airport journey,” said Christian Oberlé, SkyTeam’s Chief Experience Officer. “This combination of feedback and technology means we can work closely with our members to deliver a reshaped travel experience that exceeds customer expectations.”
SWISS transfers Swiss AviationSoftware to Lufthansa Technik
SWISS transferred its Swiss AviationSoftware subsidiary to Lufthansa Technik at the end of 2022. The action has been taken for strategic reasons: integrating Swiss AviationSoftware’s world-leading AMOS maintenance application into the Lufthansa Technik digital ecosystem will generate synergies throughout the Lufthansa Group and enable the further expansion and development of this still-autonomous Swiss company.
Korean Air will resume services to four major destinations in Europe starting from March.
Wiiz Air to return to Istanbul and expand Turkish route network.
Norse Atlantic Airways unveils new route from New York to Rome
Norse Atlantic Airways is a new airline that offers affordable fares on long-haul flights, primarily between Europe and the United States. The company was founded by CEO and major shareholder Bjørn Tore Larsen in March 2021. Norse has a fleet of 15 modern, fuel-efficient and more environmentally friendly Boeing 787 Dreamliners that serve destinations including New York, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Oslo, London, Berlin, Paris and Rome.
SWISS to name 20 aircraft after Swiss tourist areas and resorts
The winning destinations:
Canton Aargau: Bad Zurzach, RheinfeldenCanton Bern: HaslitalCanton Fribourg: La GruyèreCanton Glarus: BraunwaldCanton Grisons: Lenzerheide, Val Surses, ViamalaCanton Lucerne: Sempach, WillisauCanton Schwyz: Brunnen, MorschachCanton Solothurn: SolothurnCanton St. Gallen: Rapperswil-JonaCanton Ticino: Mendrisio, VerzascaCanton Uri: Andermatt, RütliCanton Valais: Nendaz, Saas-Fee.
Wind River Supports Airbus in its Certification Milestone for Automatic Air-to-Air Refueling (A3R)
Wind River, a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, today announced it has worked with Airbus to support the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for automatic air-to-air refuelling (A3R). The MRTT aircraft is the world’s first tanker to be certified for automatic air-to-air refuelling boom operations in daylight.
Air Serbia launches big promotional offer for more than 40 destinations
24 January, 2023
Air Serbia carries 73% more passengers in 2022 compared with 2021
Air Serbia carries 73% more passengers in 2022 compared with 2021
2.76 million passengers carried60% increase in traffic compared with the previous year87 routes to four continentsDirect flights to Tianjin, Air Serbia's second long-haul destination launchedLoad factor averaged 72%Premium lounge used by more than 54,000 passengers
Porter Airlines all set to relaunch loyalty program at the start of next month.
To coincide with the start of Porter Airlines’ new Embraer E195-E2 jet service on February 1, 2023, the airline is relaunching its VIPorter loyalty program. The program's new structure expands membership levels, adds benefits and makes it easier for frequent economy travellers to earn the perks they value faster than with any other Canadian airline.
Airbus to provide satellite communications for Belgian Armed Forces
Airbus to provide satellite communications for Belgian Armed Forces
Flying to Career Cloud Nine: Search Data Reveals the World's Dream Jobs
- Financial services provider Remitly used global search data to discover which jobs people dream of doing the most
- Taking top spot was how to become a pilot, favoured by 25 countries in total, including America, the UK, Canada and Australia
- In Australia, becoming a writer was second, followed by careers as a dancer, YouTuber and DJ
The concept of a ‘job for life’ has changed dramatically in recent years, with new generations much more likely to seek a career switch and not ‘settle’ for a job role they dislike. Taking this into account, Remitly looked at global search data to find which jobs are proving most popular with the inhabitants of each country. This was achieved by analysing the annual search volume for phrases commonly associated with researching a new career such as ‘how to be a pilot’ - the most searched for job within every country topping their specific rankings.
Becoming a pilot, known for its excellent pay, great job prospects and travel opportunities is a clear favourite for everywhere from the United Kingdom and Australia, to Cyprus and Montenegro. With almost one million Google searches per year around becoming a pilot, it's the ultimate dream job, however a career as a writer isn’t far behind, topping the wish lists of countries including India, New Zealand and South Africa.
Careers in arts and culture proved the most popular sector overall with writer, dancer, actor, singer and DJ all featuring prominently worldwide. Jobs in social media and online are also hugely aspirational, with YouTuber, influencer and programmer all featuring in the top 10 despite being career paths that didn’t even exist at the turn of the millennium.
Becoming a YouTuber is the dream career for those in Mexico, Uruguay and Bolivia, and influencer the top choice for residents of Spain, Argentina and Colombia.
The World’s Top 10 Dream Jobs
Dream Jobs | Worldwide Global Search Volume for ‘how to be a…’ |
| 930,630 |
| 801,200 |
| 278,720 |
| 195,070 |
| 178,380 |
| 176,180 |
| 159,180 |
| 125,310 |
| 121,430 |
| 114,950 |
With the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting faster than average growth for airline and commercial pilots than all other occupations*, it’s arguably no surprise that becoming a pilot sits atop the list of dream jobs.
Sun Country Airlines appoints Gail Peterson to Board of Directors
Sun Country Airlines has appointed Gail Peterson, executive vice president of Global Marketing & Communications for Ecolab Inc., to its board of directors, effective January 20, 2023.