Air Canada Expands Travel Options to Türkiye Through New Partnership with Pegasus Airlines

Air Canada and Pegasus Airlines announced today a new partnership that will give travellers more convenient access to Türkiye’s most in-demand destinations.

Key Details of the Partnership
- Interline agreement: Air Canada customers can now book travel on nine Pegasus-operated routes, connecting via major European gateways.
- Destinations covered: Smooth onward connections to Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Izmir (Adnan Menderes Airport).
- European gateways included: Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Munich, Geneva, Vienna, Zurich, and Athens.

Benefits for Travelers
- Single itinerary convenience – one booking covers both airlines.
- Through-checked baggage – luggage transfers seamlessly between carriers.
- Expanded flexibility – more options for reaching Türkiye’s most popular destinations.

Future Plans
- Both airlines are exploring a codeshare agreement, which would:
- Offer reciprocal loyalty program benefits (Aeroplan + Pegasus programs).
- Deepen cooperation across international networks.

Strategic Impact
- Strengthens Air Canada’s connectivity to Türkiye, a growing travel market.
- Enhances Pegasus’ reach by linking with Air Canada’s transatlantic network.
- Reinforces Air Canada’s position as a leading global airline with expanded international partnerships.

This move is particularly significant for Canadian travelers who want easier access to Türkiye without complex multi-airline bookings.