Emirates and Air Canada have unveiled plans to expand and extend their strategic partnership, building on the success of a three-year-old agreement between two of the airlines.

The extended agreement will enhance the customer experience through improved priority benefits for eligible passengers and operational coordination between both airlines, including ensuring a seamless move of operations to Dubai World Central – Maktoum International Airport (DWC) (expected after 2032).

Since launching their strategic partnership the airlines have already served more than 550,000 customers, connecting travellers across 56 codeshare routes linking Canada, the U.S., Dubai and key destinations around the globe.

The carriers have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to extend the reciprocal codeshare and loyalty partnership until December 31, 2032. The renewed agreement will deepen their cooperation, lead to enhanced services for customers and cargo shippers, and create the potential for new gateways within Canada in the codeshare network.

Since its inception, the 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., including several new routes that were added this summer.

Since the initial agreement in November 2022, Air Canada relocated its Dubai operation to Dubai International’s flagship Terminal 3. The co-location of operations in one of the world’s premier terminals has significantly enhanced the connection experience and provides eligible Air Canada customers access to Emirates’ signature Business Class Lounges and other hub facilities in Dubai prior to their flight.

Air Canada currently operates daily Boeing 787 Dreamliner service between Toronto and Dubai. From Dubai, Emirates offers daily services to Toronto onboard its popular flagship A380 aircraft. It also operates seven weekly flights between Dubai and Montréal, utilising its other widebody aircraft – the Boeing 777.