- Air Canada (AC) and Emirates have announced the launch of their codeshare partnership
- The new partnership will allow customers of the carriers to enjoy seamless connectivity to 46 markets spanning three continents
- Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, providing scheduled passenger service directly to 50 airports in Canada, 47 in the U.S. and 69 internationally
- Air Canada (AC) is up 2.60 per cent, trading at C$20.12 per share at 2:03 pm ET
Air Canada (AC) and Emirates have announced the launch of their codeshare partnership.
The new partnership will allow customers of the carriers to enjoy seamless connectivity to 46 markets spanning three continents. It includes destinations across the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.
Beginning today, codeshare tickets will be available for sale to 35 markets for travel effective December 1. 11 additional markets will be added pending final regulatory approval, with the potential for more markets later.
Emirates customers will be able to book codeshare flights to and from Canadian points beyond Toronto. It includes Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa and Vancouver.
Air Canada will place its code on routes operated by Emirates from its hub in Dubai. It will expand the airline’s reach across the Indian subcontinent, unlocking more destinations, including Colombo, Dhaka, Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore.
The airlines will soon introduce a reciprocal frequent flyer offering. It will allow members of Aeroplan and Skywards to earn and redeem points on flights operated by Emirates and Air Canada, respectively. Eligible passengers will also 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.
Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, providing scheduled passenger service directly to 50 airports in Canada, 47 in the U.S. and 69 internationally.
Air Canada (AC) is up 2.60 per cent, trading at C$20.12 per share at 2:03 pm ET.
