Airlines

Alaska Airlines plans to hire more than 3,500 employees in 2023

Alaska Airlines has announced plans to hire over 3,500 new workers this year for a range of positions and duties. The Alaska family needs thousands of new members as it expand and add dozens of more aircraft to its fleet.

Everybody who wishes to join this team will be able to find a position with us, from maintenance technicians to contact centre employees, flight attendants to pilots, customer service representatives to software developers.

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Most of the new jobs are based at hubs in Seattle and Portland, as well as locations up and down the West Coast. Benefits like the ability to work from home and flexibility of schedules are also available with some roles. Many of the positions do not require previous airline experience, so it’s the perfect time to try a new career. The openings will be posted at careers.alaskaair.com throughout the year.

Here’s a look at the approximate number of new hires for each role we’ll be looking to fill this year.

Position Advertisement	Alaska
Pilots Advertisement	550
Flight Attendants Advertisement	1,000
Customer Service Agents Advertisement	1,000
Ramp Service Agents Advertisement	100
Contact Center Agents Advertisement	240
Maintenance Technicians Advertisement	135
Management Advertisement	500
Total Advertisement	3,525

Why work for Alaska?

Creating an airline people love starts with commitment to creating an airline where kind, remarkable and hardworking people can love what they do and who they work with. The work is exciting, they support each other and operate as one team, and you can travel the world. It’s unlike any other work environment.

It provide travel privileges to explore and connect with family and friends; competitive pay and unique bonus programs to reward you when the company does well; and strong benefits for your health and wellness.

It’s commit to providing career development in an inclusive workplace where you can grow your career. Many of our management employees began their careers in frontline positions and then took an opportunity to move into a supervisor or corporate role. The opportunities are endless.

Airlines

Qatar Airways Adds Direct Toronto-Amritsar Flights with Stopover in Doha

Qatar Airways has made travel easier for passengers by announcing a new three-weekly non-stop service between Toronto, Canada, and Doha, Qatar, starting on December 11, 2024.

This new route provides seamless connectivity for travelers heading to Amritsar, offering a convenient alternative for the Punjabi diaspora in Toronto who wish to avoid the hassles of transiting through Delhi airport.

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In a joint press release, Anantdeep Singh Dhillon, FlyAmritsar Initiative North America Convener, and Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener, highlighted that this new route addresses the long-standing demand for better travel options to Punjab.

With this service, Amritsar will now have ten weekly flights to Canada via Doha, making the journey simpler and more comfortable for travelers who previously had to deal with long road trips, multiple layovers, and extended check-ins.

Flight Schedule and Connectivity

The qatar air line from Amritsar will depart at 4:10 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 6:05 a.m. (local time). After a layover of 3 hours and 45 minutes, passengers will board the qatar airways flight from Doha to Toronto at 9:50 a.m. (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, landing in Toronto the same day at 3:55 p.m. (local time).

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On the return journey, the qatar airlines will depart from Toronto at 8:00 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the following day. From there, passengers will catch the connecting flight to Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. (local time), reaching their destination by 2:40 a.m. (local time). The total travel time qatar seatmap for the journey is approximately 20 hours and 10 minutes.

This new route is a significant relief for travelers who have often faced the challenges of long road journeys to Delhi, lengthy layovers, and multiple check-ins. By streamlining the travel process, qatar Airways ensures a smoother and faster journey, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers traveling between Canada and Punjab.