How to link your Aeroplan and Uber accounts to earn extra points

Air Canada has announced an expanded loyal partnership between Aeroplan and Uber Canada, which lets you earn points on Uber Eats and Rides purchases when you link the two accounts.

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Air Canada introduces interactive airport maps in redesigned app

Air Canada launches its new iOS and Android app, bringing with it new features to help ease your airport and airline experience. One of the latest features is interactive airport maps for Toronto Pearson International Airport, Montreal Trudeau International Airport, and Vancouver International. A first for a Canadian airline, the map shows things like flight connections, gates, restaurants, bathrooms, and the closest Air Canada lounge. If you need estimated walking times, that's available, too.

The airline's app launch also lays the groundwork for the introduction of its new loyalty program launching in the new year. Some of the other things you can do in the app include booking flights, checking flight status, managing trips, and checking-in. The app was developed entirely in Canada by Air Canada's technology team.

Air Canada to use IBM apps on Apple mobile devices

Air Canada joins around 500 companies working with Apple and its enterprise partner IBM. This partnership was formed to help boost the stagnant sales of the iPad and to help make inroads in the enterprise market. Apple CFO Luca Maestri revealed details of this partnership during a call to discuss the company’s third-quarter earnings.

Maestri won’t divulge how many workers are using the apps. Although, for example, only a few Air Canada flight attendants could be using the Passenger+ app. This app lets them see passenger and flight information via an iPad. Other companies and even governments working with Apple and IBM include U.K. energy provider National Grid, Mexican bank Banorte, and American Eagle Outfitters. The companies are also working with the Japanese government for solutions to help care for its aging population. The partnership has yielded 35 apps and they still seem to be on track to meet the 100 apps they plan to release by the end of the year.

Source: ComputerWorld

Air Canada and WestJet update iOS apps for Apple Watch

It makes sense that airlines would want their mobile apps to work with the latest tech. And so Air Canada and WestJet have made their apps Apple Watch-ready. For Air Canada, you can see the status of your flights departing within 24 hours, get a countdown to your boarding time from Glances, and get notifications for checking in and boarding your flight. 

For WestJet, you get more of the same as well. You can monitor saved flight statuses as well as details in Glances. It also has a countdown timer for your next WestJet flight. Both apps work with Passbook and are available for free download on the Apple App Store.

Source: MacRumors