Emirates and Air Canada seek to establish a codeshare partnership later in 2022 that will provide Air Canada customers with improved consumer travel options. With the ease of a single ticket, customers will be able to easily book connecting trips between the networks of both airlines. When traveling to Toronto or other important locations on the Air Canada network, Emirates customers will also benefit from an improved travel experience.
According to Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline,“This is a significant partnership that will enable our customers to access even more destinations in Canada and the Americas via our Toronto and US gateways. It also opens up many new route combinations for travelers across Emirates’ and Air Canada’s extensive networks in the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. We are pleased to partner with Air Canada, one of North America’s most established airlines and Canada’s flag carrier, and we look forward to jointly progressing on various areas to provide even better customer flight choices and experiences.”
“As we continue pursuing our strategy of expanding our global reach in response to growing opportunities in VFR markets (Visit Friends and Relatives) that serve Canada’s large multicultural communities, we are very pleased to form a strategic partnership with Emirates, a highly respected flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates with a hub in the vibrant city of Dubai. This strategic agreement will create network synergies, and Air Canada customers will have additional, convenient options when traveling between Canada and the United Arab Emirates as well as destinations beyond Dubai, Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer at Air Canada, stated. We look forward to introducing Air Canada codeshare service on key Emirates flights, as well as adding the EK code on select Air Canada flights, and welcoming Emirates customers on our services later this year.”
Additionally, the carriers will set up reciprocal frequent flyer programs and lounge access for qualified consumers. When everything is done and subject to final paperwork, regulations, and announcements of specific codeshares, more information about the cooperation will be released.
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