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WestJet codeshare on flights to Tokyo, Japan now available through enhanced cooperation with Japan Airlines

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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CALGARY, AB, Nov. 14, 2022 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced an enhancement to its codeshare agreement with Japan Airlines, enabling the airline's "WS" code on Japan Airlines (JAL) operated flights between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Nov. 14, 2022 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced an enhancement to its codeshare agreement with Japan Airlines, enabling the airline's "WS" code on Japan Airlines (JAL) operated flights between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan.
  • "As transpacific air travel increases between Canada and Japan, this is an ideal time to launch this new step in our cooperation with Japan Airlines," said John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer.
  • This new development expands the long-standing codeshare agreement between WestJet and Japan airlines which has been in place since 2011.
  • Ross Leggett, Deputy Senior Vice President of Route Marketing, International Relations and Alliances of Japan Airlines said, "Japan Airlines is excited to strengthen our codeshare partnership with WestJet, by offering passengers more opportunities to travel between Japan and Canada.

UPLIFT NOW ACCEPTED THROUGH ARC PAY, SUPPORTED BY UATP

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Uplift, the leading enterprise Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution, has announced that it is now accepted for payment by Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) through UATP, the underlying technology for the partnership.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Uplift , the leading enterprise Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution, has announced that it is now accepted for payment by Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) through UATP, the underlying technology for the partnership.
  • Travel agents will be able to process Uplift payments like any ARC Pay transactionusing their preferred GDS or ARC Pay Hub via the My ARC portal.
  • "Installment payments are a proven way to increase conversion and drive new revenue," said Tom Botts, Chief Commercial Officer at Uplift.
  • ARC is yet another Uplift integration with an airline owned entity such as UATP and Airlines Clearing House."

WestJet investing in the future of sustainable aviation fuel in Canada

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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WestJet used the announcement to collaborate with key industry and government partners on the benefits of sustainable aviation fuel and the need for a Canadian production program.

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  • WestJet used the announcement to collaborate with key industry and government partners on the benefits of sustainable aviation fuel and the need for a Canadian production program.
  • As the first Canadian airline to significantly invest in SAF, WestJet purchased Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to fly 40 flights over three months from San Francisco to Calgary.
  • "Sustainable aviation fuel is the fastest, most effective means we have to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from air travel.
  • It is exciting that we are also supplying Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to WestJet at the airport, enabling passengers to lower their carbon footprint from air travel."

WestJet Cargo and SmartKargo Launch New Air Cargo Platform

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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SmartKargo is a leading Cloud provider of air cargo solutions that extend markets for global airlines, with innovative technology and superior capabilities that include business intelligence, real-time information and machine learning. The solution interfaces seamlessly with the airline's other systems, as well as third-party providers via Application Programming Interfaces--for fast integration and deployment. While the arrival of WestJet Cargo freighters will be announced very soon, the launch of SmartKargo marks a new milestone in the cargo development of the Canadian carrier.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, WestJet Cargo and SmartKargo have announced the successful launch of their state-of-the-art air cargo management platform.
  • While the arrival of WestJet Cargo freighters will be announced very soon, the launch of SmartKargo marks a new milestone in the cargo development of the Canadian carrier.
  • "The innovative SmartKargo platform empowers us to develop a very reliable and flexible air cargo business," Kirstin de Bruijn, WestJet, Executive Vice-President, Cargo.
  • "We are delighted to work with the team at WestJet Cargo to enable their vision for launching a state-of-the-art air cargo business," Olivier Houri, CRO for SmartKargo.

Media Outreach: Calgary Innovation Week Nov. 21-27

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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CALGARY, AB, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Every city has a story to tell, and Calgary's is one of innovation.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Every city has a story to tell, and Calgary's is one of innovation.
  • Calgary, Alberta, Canada is emerging as a leading centre of tech and innovation in North America.
  • We invite you to experience the tech world's best kept secret by visiting Calgary during Innovation Week Nov. 21 to Nov. 27 hosted by Platform Calgary .From robots, drones and augmented reality to advances in agribusiness, energy and life sciences, Innovation Week showcases the diversity and depth of Calgary's bright minds and big ideas.
  • Hope to see you in Calgary at Innovation Week .

Beyond Innovation Season 3 premieres October 22, discovering new technologies and entrepreneurs transforming our lives for the better

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Join hosts Michael Bancroft and Anthony Lacavera as they continue to find the latest in technology and innovation from around the world that is changing the way we live and do business in 26 new episodes of Globalive Media's weekly, half-hour series "Beyond Innovation". The new season begins airing on Bloomberg Television (Bloomberg TV) this Saturday, October 22, at 5 p.m. in New York, 10 p.m. in London and Sunday at 2 p.m. in Hong Kong. Season three will also be added to Bloomberg's streaming platform Quicktake.

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  • The new season begins airing on Bloomberg Television (Bloomberg TV) this Saturday, October 22, at 5 p.m.inNew York,10 p.m.inLondonand Sunday at2 p.m.inHong Kong.
  • "Beyond Innovation" draws on Lacavera's 20+ years of entrepreneur and investor experience to identify leading startups who are betting big on our future.
  • The third season of "Beyond Innovation" follows a successful two seasons and 48 episodes around the world.
  • We create content that celebrates and discovers entrepreneurs, startups and leaders changing our world for the better.

Whirlpool Brand and Magnusmode Collaborate to Assist Autistic and Neurodiverse Canadians Navigate Home-based Skills

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Whirlpool brand and Magnusmode announce collaboration during Autism Acceptance Month, launching 10 Home Care digital guides, making domestic activities more accessible for autistic and neurodiverse people.

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  • Whirlpool brand and Magnusmode announce collaboration during Autism Acceptance Month, launching 10 Home Care digital guides, making domestic activities more accessible for autistic and neurodiverse people.
  • TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Whirlpool brand announces collaboration with Magnusmode, a social enterprise leveraging technology to help autistic and neurodiverse people gain independence in their daily lives.
  • "We are thrilled to collaborate with Whirlpool brand to provide Home Care Card Decks for autistic and neurodiverse Canadians," says Nadia Hamilton, Founder and President of Magnusmode.
  • "Whirlpool brand is committed to helping families thrive," says Janice Ryder, Senior Manager of Brand Experience at Whirlpool Canada.

WestJet Group furthers growth strategy, inking deal with Boeing for an additional 42 fuel-efficient 737-10 aircraft plus 22 options

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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CALGARY, AB, Sept. 29, 2022 /CNW/ - Today the WestJet Group announced an agreement with Boeing to purchase an additional 42 MAX aircraft, along with options for 22 more.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Sept. 29, 2022 /CNW/ - Today the WestJet Group announced an agreement with Boeing to purchase an additional 42 MAX aircraft, along with options for 22 more.
  • This order is in addition to WestJet's remaining 23 MAX orders and extends the airline's fleet growth plans out to 2028.
  • WestJet's Board of Directors approved the order for state-of-the-art Boeing 737-10 aircraft, the largest model in Boeing's MAX family.
  • WestJet has a current fleet size of approximately 170 aircraft across the WestJet Group, with 110 active 737s.

Airline Menus Set for a Well-Deserved Upgrade, Involving Fresher, Healthier Foods

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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Vancouver, BC, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group – How frequent fliers are fed is about to change, as many of the airline industry's top carriers are upgrading their menus in the near future. The moves are being attached to recovery efforts, as the industry bounces back from its recent heavy losses since 2020. Among the more noticeable changes have come from American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) which has actively been upgrading its food sources for things like greens, while others such as Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. (OTCPK: ICAGY) subsidiary British Airways, Air Canada (TSX: AC) (OTCQX: ACDVF) and Onex Corporation (TSX: ONEX) (OTCPK: ONEXF) subsidiary WestJet, which all recently began offering a new high-protein snack mix from newly-public Pangea Natural Foods (CSE: PNGA) (OTCQB: PNGAF) based out of Vancouver, Canada.

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  • The moves are being attached to recovery efforts, as the industry bounces back from its recent heavy losses since 2020.
  • "We are very excited about the momentum we have built with a number of airline partners carrying Pangea's Munchie Mix."
  • The airline operates Canada's second largest airline with a fleet of over 160 planes, serving 109 destinations in 24 countries.
  • Industry wide, consumer complaints are up nearly 270% from above pre-pandemic levels, according to Trottenberg's department's report for Q2 2022 .

Airline Menus Set for a Well-Deserved Upgrade, Involving Fresher, Healthier Foods

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group – How frequent fliers are fed is about to change, as many of the airline industry's top carriers are upgrading their menus in the near future. The moves are being attached to recovery efforts, as the industry bounces back from its recent heavy losses since 2020. Among the more noticeable changes have come from American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) which has actively been upgrading its food sources for things like greens, while others such as Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. (OTCPK:ICAGY) subsidiary British Airways, Air Canada (TSX:AC) (OTCQX:ACDVF) and Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX) (OTCPK:ONEXF) subsidiary WestJet, which all recently began offering a new high-protein snack mix from newly-public Pangea Natural Foods (CSE:PNGA) (OTCQB:PNGAF) based out of Vancouver, Canada.

Key Points: 
  • The moves are being attached to recovery efforts, as the industry bounces back from its recent heavy losses since 2020.
  • "We are very excited about the momentum we have built with a number of airline partners carrying Pangea's Munchie Mix."
  • The Pangea Munchie Mix will be available to WestJet's business class passengers on the global carrier's fleet of aircrafts.
  • The airline operates Canada's second largest airline with a fleet of over 160 planes, serving 109 destinations in 24 countries.