Air Canada and Emirates have activated their
codeshare agreement, enabling customers of both airlines to
enjoy seamless connectivity to 46 markets spanning three
continents, including to destinations across the Americas, Middle
East, Africa, Southeast Asia and Indian subcontinent.
Codeshare tickets are now on sale, via the
carriers’ websites as well as major GDS systems and travel
agencies, to 35 markets for travel effective 1 December
with 11 additional markets to be added pending final regulatory
approval.
Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said:
“We are delighted to establish a partnership with Air Canada, to
expand our reach into more points in North America. Partnering
with Canada’s flag carrier enables us to offer customers seamless
connectivity when flying to domestic points within Canada via
Toronto. Besides the added-value benefits and rewarding
experiences that leisure and business travellers of both airlines
can look forward to, the partnership allows Air Canada’s customers
to travel to destinations across Asia, Africa and the Middle East,
thanks to our expansive network via our hub in Dubai.”
Emirates customers can book codeshare
flights to and from Canadian points beyond Toronto, including
Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa and Vancouver.
Air Canada will place its code on routes operated
by Emirates from its hub in Dubai, expanding the airline’s reach
across the Indian subcontinent and unlocking more destinations,
including Colombo, Dhaka, Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.
Seamless connectivity will also be enjoyed by Air
Canada’s customers travelling to Southeast Asian destinations
including Bangkok, Hanoi, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore; the
Middle Eastern cities Jeddah and Muscat; as well as destinations
in Africa, namely Addis Ababa and Dar Es Salaam.
“This exciting new partnership with Emirates will
allow Air Canada to meaningfully broaden the choice of flight
options for our customers,” said Michael Rousseau, President and
Chief Executive Officer at Air Canada. “It will create easier
connections between Canada and destinations in the Middle East,
Africa, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. As well, it
will allow us to draw more connecting traffic through our Toronto
global hub and expand our presence in these dynamic regions where
demand for global travel is expected to grow.”
The airlines are also expected to soon introduce a
reciprocal frequent flyer offering, allowing members of Aeroplan
and Skywards to earn and redeem points on flights operated by
Emirates and Air Canada, respectively.
Eligible passengers will also soon be able to take
advantage of reciprocal lounge access, along with select benefits
for Aeroplan Elite and Skywards members when travelling on the
partner airline
