Tough to top hands-on experience when attracting girls to aviation
On 13 March, Women in Aviation International (WAI) held an all-virtual ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ to educate young girls ages 8-17 ... Continue Reading
Author: Becca Alkema
Women in aviation work to STEAM the World despite COVID challenges
The COVID-19 crisis has been incredibly challenging for many working women, including women in aviation who are well within their rights to ... Continue Reading
Canada adopts new international travel restrictions to curb COVID-19
While the Canada-US border has been closed to drivers of non-essential travel since 17 March 2020, many Canadian snowbirds were still able t... Continue Reading
Toronto Pearson’s touchless parking system proves timely
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, and indeed in a post-pandemic world, passengers will expect more contactless experiences along their tr... Continue Reading
Kid-friendly BC Ferries offers leisurely transport to Vancouver Island
Ferry service provider BC Ferries offers a popular form of transportation for those who need to travel between Vancouver and the coastal and... Continue Reading
Traveling with an allergic child trained me for a post-pandemic world
Before the World Health Organization named COVID-19 a pandemic, I was invited to attend an exclusive preview of Air Canada’s newest premium ... Continue Reading
Air Canada opens exclusive Signature Suite lounge in Vancouver
Air Canada’s sparkling new Signature Suite at Vancouver International Airport opens today, providing a comfortable oasis for qualifying busi... Continue Reading
A curvy girl’s take on the new Air Canada A220-300
Air Canada’s reveal of its first Airbus A220-300 on 15 January in Montreal was a proud moment for this Canadian citizen. Developed and manuf... Continue Reading
Air Canada counting on safe return of the MAX for fleet renewal
Air Canada is proud it has been able to manage the protracted grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX with minimal disruption to passengers. But the... Continue Reading
When you have room to breathe on an Air Canada A320, but not the 787
On a recent trip to Montreal to attend Air Canada’s annual Young Women in Aviation event, I was booked on what the carrier calls a Rapidair ... Continue Reading
How Air Canada is introducing young women to aviation careers
Each year for the last five years, Air Canada has thrown open its doors to young women to encourage them to ‘kick the tires on potential car... Continue Reading
Wireless IFE, working IFC and in-seat power create a win on WestJet
Having had good experiences in the past with both WestJet and Air Canada – and given the simple fact that there is often very little d... Continue Reading
Canada’s COPA for Kids introduces children to general aviation
After taking her first commercial flight at the beginning of the summer, my eight-year-old daughter Lyrik wanted to know more about flying s... Continue Reading
Leaving on a high with Swoop’s low fares, despite low frills
My 8-year old daughter’s summer bucket list item was to see the ocean so I decided to take her on her very first flight. I live in Canada an... Continue Reading
A tale of two Canadian short-hops and one important inch
While attending Canada Post’s unveiling of its newest aviation-themed stamp collection in March in Ottawa, I considered driving the total 12... Continue Reading
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