Emirates and Air Canada have announced the activation of their codeshare partnership, which will allow customers of both airlines to continue their journeys easily across 46 markets on three continents, including destinations in the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.

Codeshare tickets are available starting today for sale in 35 markets, for travel from December 1st onwards, with 11 additional markets awaiting final regulatory approval, and the possibility of adding more markets afterward. Tickets are now available via the websites emirates.com and aircanada.com as well as through major global distribution systems (GDS) and travel agencies.

Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates, said: We are pleased to establish a partnership with Air Canada to extend our reach to more points in North America, providing seamless connections for our customers when traveling to other Canadian cities via Toronto. In addition to the valuable benefits and rewarding experiences that travelers on both airlines will enjoy for leisure and business purposes, the partnership also enables Air Canada customers to travel to destinations across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, thanks to our extensive network through our hub in Dubai.

Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, said: The partnership with Emirates expands the range of flight options for our customers. It provides easier connecting flights between Canada and destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. The partnership also attracts more passenger traffic through our global hub in Toronto and expands our presence in dynamic regions with great future opportunities for global travel demand growth. Emirates customers can book codeshare flights to and from the following Canadian points via Toronto: Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, and Vancouver.

Air Canada will place its code on flights operated by Emirates from its Dubai hub, extending the Canadian carrier’s reach across the Indian subcontinent and opening more destinations for its customers, including travelers to Colombo, Dhaka, Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore.

Air Canada customers enjoy seamless connections when traveling to destinations in Southeast Asia, including Bangkok, Hanoi, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jeddah, and Muscat in the Middle East, as well as destinations in Africa such as Addis Ababa and Dar es Salaam.

Emirates and Air Canada will soon offer their customers the ability to exchange loyalty program benefits, allowing Aeroplan and Skywards members to earn and redeem points and miles on flights operated by both Emirates and Air Canada. Eligible travelers can also benefit from lounge access and selected privileges for Aeroplan Elite and Skywards members when traveling on either airline’s flights. More details and launch dates will be announced later.

Air Canada is the national carrier and the largest airline in Canada and is a founding member of the Star Alliance. It offers regular direct services to 50 airports in Canada, 47 airports in the United States, and 69 international airports, holding a four-star rating from Skytrax. Its Aeroplan program is the country’s leading travel loyalty reward program, where members can earn or redeem points across the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 carriers, with a wide range of merchandise, hotel, and car rental rewards. The cargo division, Air Canada Cargo, serves hundreds of destinations across six continents on passenger flights and dedicated cargo flights operated with its fleet of Boeing 767-300 freighter aircraft.