Air Canada and Emirates agree strategic partnership

Air Canada and Emirates have agreed a strategic partnership which can embrace a codeshare association.

The 2 airways mentioned in an announcement that they plan to begin their codeshare relationship on “key” flights later this yr, in addition to establishing reciprocal frequent flyer advantages and airport lounge entry.

Tim Clark, president of Emirates Airline mentioned: “It is a vital partnership that may allow our prospects entry to much more locations in Canada and the Americas, by way of our Toronto and US gateways. 

“It additionally opens up many new route mixtures for travellers throughout Emirates’ and Air Canada’s intensive networks within the Americas, the Center East, Africa and Asia.”

Additional particulars of the partnership and particular codeshare routes might be introduced when finalised. They may even be topic to receiving regulatory approvals.

Michael Rousseau, president and CEO at Air Canada, added: “This strategic settlement will create community synergies, and Air Canada prospects may have further, handy choices when travelling between Canada and the United Arab Emirates in addition to locations past Dubai.”