Air Canada and Emirates Extend and Expand Strategic Partnership

Air Canada has today announced an extension of their strategic partnership with Emirates through a major, multi-year expansion agreement.

Air Canada and Emirates Extend and Expand Strategic Partnership - Courtesy Air Canada

On Wednesday (November 19, 2025), Air Canada announced a commitment with Emirates to expand and extend their strategic partnership, building on the success of a three-year-old agreement.  Since launching the partnership in 2022, the airlines have already served over 550,000 guests, connecting travelers across 56 codeshare routes linking Canada, the U.S., Dubai and key destinations around the globe.  Today’s Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) extends the reciprocal codeshare and loyalty partnership until December 31, 2032.

In Wednesday’s announcement, Air Canada’s EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, and President of Air Canada Cargo,

“Air Canada’s partnership with Emirates has been highly successful, and we are proud to renew it early, expanding its scope and extending its duration through 2032. This agreement strengthens our international strategy by supporting our daily, year-round service between Toronto and Dubai and providing customers and shippers seamless connections to destinations across the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.  Renewing this partnership is great news, not just for our customers - many of whom have family, cultural or business ties to these regions - but also for Canada, as it enhances our ability to connect the country to the world amid evolving trade and travel patterns.”

Also commenting on the expanded and extended strategic partnership, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, said,

“Our strategic partnership with Air Canada has delivered exceptional results, and we are pleased to extend this collaboration through 2032. This agreement strengthens our passenger and cargo capabilities, enabling us to enhance customer experiences on codeshare flights while expanding network connectivity for travellers across both markets.

“Beyond passenger services, we recognise the vital role air connectivity plays in fostering economic growth.  Since establishing our codeshare partnership in 2022, we have witnessed consistent trade expansion between the UAE and Canada. Through enhanced cargo cooperation, we remain committed to facilitating commerce and contributing to the continued prosperity of both economies.  We believe this partnership will serve as a catalyst for strengthening our footprint in Canada and unlocking new opportunities for growth.”

Air Canada’s VP - International Affairs, Network & Partnerships, Mary-Jane Lorette, added,

“Partnerships are one of the most powerful engines of growth in our business, and our collaboration with Emirates is a perfect example. Since launching in 2022, more than half-a-million customers, almost 500 every single day, have seamlessly connected across our combined networks. What makes this partnership so compelling is the ease and breadth of the experience: more routing choice, reciprocal loyalty benefits, lounge access for eligible customers, and smooth interline and codeshare journeys. With this renewed agreement, we’re taking it even further by enhancing the customer experience, expanding access to more airports, and unlocking loyalty redemptions across all cabins.”

Since launching, the Air Canada and Emirates strategic partnership has grown consistently, with the codeshare network expanding to 56 routes that connect Emirates customers to 37 destinations throughout Canada and the U.S. This includes Air Canada-operated flights from Toronto to Minneapolis, Montréal to Calgary, and Vancouver to Los Angeles.  Air Canada also places their marketing code on 19 routes operated by Emirates to the Indian subcontinent, Middle East and Southeast Asia.  Additionally, under the codeshare agreement, Emirates and Air Canada’s interline partnership provides customers with access to over 225 destinations worldwide.

Currently, Air Canada currently operates daily Boeing 787 Dreamliner service between Toronto and Dubai. From Dubai, Emirates offers daily services to Toronto onboard their popular flagship Airbus A380 aircraft.  The world’s largest international airline also operates seven weekly flights between Dubai and Montréal, with a Boeing 777.

Source: Air Canada/CNW