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$content = "<p>Complain as you may about crazy lines ups at the airport, late and cancelled flights, lost luggage and iffy customer service.</p>
<p>But, Air Canada and WestJet have been awarded the highest honours by passengers that actually fly the airlines.</p>
<p>Air Canada earned the Five Star Global Airline Award at the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2026 Awards in Long Beach, California.</p>
<p>And WestJet picked up the Four Star Major Airline Award at the same awards ceremony.</p>
<p><img alt="<who>Photo credit: WestJet</who>WestJet inflight vice-president Robert Antoniuk, left, and inflight program manager Daniella Symington picked up the WestJet's Four Star Major Airline Award in Long Beach, California." class="img-responsive" src="/files/files/images/WESTJET__an_Alberta_Partnership_WestJet_proudly_accepts_The_Airl%20(1).jpg" style="margin: 5px;" /></p>
<p>Both airlines fly in and out of Kelowna International Airport.</p>
<p>In fact, WestJet has the most flights and routes out of Kelowna with non-stop service to Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos and Mazatlan.</p>
<p>Air Canada has non-stops from Kelowna to Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal.</p>
<p><img alt="<who>Photo credit: Air Canada</who>Air Canada was awarded the Five Star Global Airline Award." class="img-responsive" src="/files/files/images/Air%20Canada%20737%20Max%20lower%20resolution.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" /></p>
<p>From Victoria, WestJet flies to Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Kelowna, Winnipeg, Toronto, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos.</p>
<p>From Victoria, Air Canada has non-stops to Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.</p>
<p>From Kamloops, Air Canada flies to Vancouver and WestJet to Calgary.</p>
<p>From Penticton, WestJet flies to Calgary.</p>
<p>And from Prince George, WestJet has non-stops to Vancouver, Calgary and Puerto Vallarta and Air Canada flies to Vancouver. </p>
<p><img alt="<who>Photo credit: Air Canada</who>Michael Rousseau is CEO of Air Canada." class="img-responsive" src="/files/files/images/Michael%20Rousseau.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" /></p>
<p>The APEX Five Star and Four Star awards are based entirely on passenger feedback gathered through APEX's partnership with the world's most used travel-organizing app -- TripIt from Concur.</p>
<p>For the 2026 awards, over one million flights by 600 airlines around the world were rated by passengers using a one-to-five star scale.</p>
<p>For Air Canada, it was the sixth straight year for five-star certification.</p>
<p>“On behalf of Air Canada's 40,000 global employees, I thank APEX for confirming our status as a leading global carrier by conferring this award and our customers for their demonstrated loyalty in choosing to fly with us," said Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau.</p>
<p>"Thank you for your confidence in Air Canada.” </p>
<p>Air Canada also picked up the 'best inflight connectivity' award for its onboard Wi-Fi sponsored by Bell, which is complimentary for members of its airline loyalty program Aeroplan.</p>
<p>This follows Air Canada's stellar showing at the 2025 Skytrax awards where it won eight trophies, including 'best airline in North America'.</p>
<p><img alt="<who>Photo credit: WestJet</who> WestJet flies in and out of Kelowna and Victoria airports more than any other airline." class="img-responsive" src="/files/files/images/WestJet%20737%20Max%208.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" /></p>
<p>"This recognition is a direct reflection of the passion, dedication, and excellence our frontline teams brought to life this year," said Alex Mitchell, vice-president of guest experience at WestJet.</p>
<p>"It's a huge win for our entire WestJet team—and I couldn't be prouder."</p>
<p>At the APEX Expo, WestJet also had a chance to show off its distinctive uniforms in the airline's colours of navy and teal at the Professional Clothing Industry Association Fashion Show.</p>
<p>"Guest experience is built on global partnerships, and one of the most recognizable parts of that experience comes from WestJet's uniformed employees," said uniforms manager Elise Featherstone.</p>
<p>"The uniform represents more than just attire — it's a symbol of safety, comfort, and trust for every person who travels with us." </p>
<p><img alt="<who>Photo credits: WestJet</who>WestJet showed off its distinctive uniforms at at the APEX Expo's Professional Clothing Industry Association fashion show." class="img-responsive" src="/files/files/images/uniform-runway2.png" style="margin: 5px;" /></p>
<p><img alt="" class="img-responsive" src="/files/files/images/guy%20runway.png" style="margin: 5px;" /></p>
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