Alaska Airlines is celebrating National Ugly Sweater Day by offering priority boarding to any passengers wearing a Christmas sweater. With holiday travel a source of stress for many, the airline is expressing empathy by acknowledging their frustrations and offering some light-hearted relief.

Despite a rise in public conscious over green issues, budget airlines have fuelled holidaymakers’ thirst for travelling further and more often. But the environmental consequences of this ever-growing market are huge. So why do people find it hard to live up to their eco-ideals when it comes to air travel? And how can brands help them to fly greener?

US airlines are planning to offer flyers additional gender options beyond the traditional 'male' and 'female' categories when purchasing tickets. Airlines seeking to highlight their values of diversity and inclusion are providing options that better reflect people’s changing attitudes towards gender.

As the COVID-19 pandemic restricts people’s movement, domestic habits are being shaken up to stave off boredom and maintain social ties. Canvas8 spoke to 18 people from around the world to understand how they’re spending their time in self-isolation and what new routines they’ve established.