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SAS Scandinavian Airlines to leave Star Alliance and join SkyTeam
In some surprising news yesterday it was revealed that SAS Scandinavian Airlines will be leaving the Star Alliance for the SkyTeam alliance. The airline which was one of the original founding members of Star Alliance has been struggling financially and hast been in bankruptcy protection since 2022. The rescue of the airline comes in the form of new investors which include Air France KLM as 19.9% owners.
As AF KLM are part of SkyTeam it is being proposed that if and when the bankruptcy courts approve the new ownership SAS will exit Star Alliance and join SkyTeam. SAS currently flies to Toronto so it will remain to be seen if they will continue that route in the future or leave it for Air France and KLM to connect via those airline’s hubs in Paris and Amsterdam respectively. If they do keep the route operational this will bode well for Flying Blue and other SkyTeam airline members in Canada to have one additional route to earn and redeem miles on. Click here to learn more.
Image via SAS
Air Canada adds In-Flight Audible Original Audiobooks and Podcasts
Air Canada continues to expand their In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) options with the latest being the addtion of Audible Original Audiobooks and Podcasts.
“The collaboration adds a starting point of 160 hours of Audible Original Audiobook and Podcast content to the airline’s existing 2,500+ hours of IFE, which includes 420+ movies, 1,000+TV episodes, 130+ albums, podcasts and more. This exciting range of new Audible programming now available on-board Air Canada’s IFE-equipped aircraft has something for everyone, spanning Sports, True Crime, Family, Wellness, Action & Adventure, Comedy, and more. The catalogue features a wide range of Canadian content in both English and French, with highlights including, Sidney Crosby: The Rookie Year; Seven Truths; Women Talking; Roudoudous en laponie; Main-Basse sur le monde; and more, with new titles to come.”
Audible is also offering Air Canada customers two free months of membership, so they can enjoy their new favourites at home or on their next trip.
Image via Air Canada
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Canadian Bonus Offers
GHA Discovery
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Iberia Plus
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Jumeirah One
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LATAM Pass
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Marriott Bonvoy
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TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go
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