Air Canada, Virgin Australia and SAS to compete in ‘Battle of the Airline Apps’ at WAF 2026

Air Canada, Virgin Australia and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have been named finalists in the World Aviation Festival’s Battle of the Airline Apps competition, set to take place during WAF 2026 from 13-15 October in Lisbon. The competition, which spotlights innovation in airline mobile technology, will challenge carriers to showcase how their apps are transforming the passenger journey – from booking and check-in to in-flight engagement and post-travel loyalty.