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Seamless access for Air India customers to 6 Canadian
cities via Vancouver and London Heathrow
GURUGRAM : Air India today announced the reinstatement of
its codeshare agreement with fellow Star Alliance carrier, Air Canada, to offer
more flight options for travellers and boost connectivity between India and
Canada.
Effective 02 December
2025, the agreement enables Air India to offer its customers convenient access to six points across Canada beyond its
gateways at Vancouver and London (Heathrow). It allows Air India to place its
‘AI’ designator code on Air Canada-operated flights on the following routes:
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From Vancouver to: Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montréal and Halifax
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From London Heathrow to: Vancouver and Calgary
Reciprocally, Air Canada customers will benefit from seamless
domestic India connectivity to Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kochi
via Delhi, and to Delhi and Mumbai via London (Heathrow).
Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer &
Managing Director, Air India, said: “More
than two million people travel between India and Canada every year, as families
reunite, students pursue their dreams, and businesses build for tomorrow. The
reinstatement of our partnership with Air Canada eases journeys for thousands
of them every day moving forward. As a proud Star Alliance member airline, Air
India remains committed to the alliance’s purpose of delivering seamless
journeys across the globe.”
Customers with itineraries combining flights operated by Air India and
Air Canada can travel on a single-ticket and benefit from a unified baggage
allowance. Frequent flyers can continue
to earn and redeem points/miles on both airlines, and elite status holders of
Air India’s Maharaja Club loyalty programme continue to enjoy Star Alliance
Gold benefits with Air Canada-operated flights, including priority services,
extra baggage allowance, and complimentary airport lounge access.
Subject to regulatory approvals, the codeshare flights will be
progressively made available for sale through the airlines’ respective booking
channels and travel agents worldwide.