diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index fcde0e14c..a44e6c3fb 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -32,5 +32,9 @@ features:
 aliases:
   - |
     /plugin: (.*) -> /label add: plugin/$1
+  - |
+    /approve -> /lgtm
+  - |
+    /wai -> /label add: works as intended
   - |
     /release: (.*) -> /exec: /opt/bin/release-coredns $1