- Air Canada and Emirates
customers will have access to 46 points across North America, Asia, the Middle
East and Africa
- Frequent flyer members of Aeroplan and Skywards will soon be
able to earn and redeem points or miles when flying with both
airlines
- Enhanced customer offering implemented with the issuance of
a single ticket and baggage transfers through to the final
destination
- A plan for improved connectivity and seamless experience
between the carriers at their respective hub airports in
Toronto and Dubai to be implemented over the next six
months
MONTREAL and DUBAI,
United Arab Emirates, Nov. 1, 2022
/CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada and Emirates today announced the launch
of their codeshare cooperation. The new partnership will allow
customers of the carriers to enjoy seamless connectivity to 46
markets spanning three continents, including to 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 with 11 additional markets to be added pending final
regulatory approval, and the potential for more markets to be
included beyond that. Tickets are available via the carriers'
websites at aircanada.com and emirates.com as well as via
major GDS systems and travel agencies.
"This exciting new partnership with Emirates will
allow Air Canada to meaningfully broaden the choice of flight
options for our customers. 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," said
Michael Rousseau, President and
Chief Executive Officer at Air Canada.
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 will be able to 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.
Coming soon, the airlines will 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. Further details and launch dates will be announced
at a later date.
* Codeshare activities are subject to government
approvals.
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag
carrier and a founding member of Star
Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation
network. Air Canada provides
scheduled passenger service directly to 50 airports in Canada, 47 in the
United States and 69 internationally. It holds a Four-Star
ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada's
Aeroplan program is Canada's
premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem
points on the world's largest airline partner network of 45
airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and
car rental rewards. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo,
provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of
destinations across six continents using Air Canada's passenger
flights and cargo-only flights with its fleet of Boeing 767-300
freighters. Air Canada has
committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations
by 2050.
About Emirates
From its global hub in Dubai,
Emirates serves customers on six continents, providing high quality
air transport services that facilitate tourism and trade. The
airline has earned customer recognition for its industry-leading
services on the ground and in the sky, delivered by a passionate
workforce representing over 160 nations. Emirates operates the
world's largest fleet of wide-body Boeing 777 and Airbus A380
aircraft, offering spacious cabins and iconic inflight features
such as its A380 Shower Spa and Onboard Lounge, and
its ice inflight entertainment system available in
all seats across its fleet, which has topped "best in sky" awards
for 14 consecutive years. Emirates is committed to
environmentally-responsible operations and focuses on three areas:
reducing emissions, consuming responsibly, and protecting wildlife
and habitats. For more information, visit
www.emirates.com.
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