Air Canada, Virgin Australia and SAS Reach Airline App Finals

Three airlines have reached the final round of a competition about airline apps.

The finalists are Air Canada, Virgin Australia and Scandinavian Airlines, also called SAS.

They will present their apps at the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon.

The event will happen from October 13 to 15, 2026.

Judges will examine how the apps help passengers before, during and after flights.

Virgin Australia’s app lets passengers bid for upgrades and choose some travel options.

Air Canada’s app helps travelers find terminals and gates in airports.

SAS’s app supports early check-in and stores loyalty information.

The winner will be chosen after the airlines explain their digital choices and strategies.