Air India reinstates codeshare agreement with Air Canada to boost India-Canada connectivity

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.

Key Highlights
- Effective Date: From 2 December 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
- Expanded Connectivity:
- Air India customers gain seamless access to six Canadian cities via Vancouver and London Heathrow:
- Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montréal, Halifax, and Vancouver.
- Air Canada customers benefit from smooth domestic India connections via Delhi to:
- Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kochi, plus Delhi and Mumbai via London Heathrow.

Passenger Benefits
- Single Ticket Convenience: Travelers can book combined itineraries on one ticket.
- Unified Baggage Allowance: Simplifies travel across both airlines.
- Frequent Flyer Perks:
- Earn and redeem points/miles on both carriers.
- Maharaja Club Gold members enjoy Star Alliance benefits on Air Canada flights, including priority services, extra baggage, and lounge access.

Strategic Importance
- Over 2 million people travel annually between India and Canada — families, students, and businesses.
- This partnership strengthens Star Alliance’s mission of delivering seamless global journeys.
- CEO Campbell Wilson emphasized the agreement as easing journeys for thousands of travelers daily.

Takeaway
This reinstated codeshare is a major boost for India–Canada travel, offering smoother connections, better loyalty benefits, and enhanced convenience for passengers on both sides.