Overview
- Announced Nov. 19 at the Dubai Airshow, the carriers signed an MOU extending reciprocal codeshare, interline and loyalty arrangements through Dec. 31, 2032.
- Both airlines will expand cargo cooperation, with plans to create new shipper opportunities and an exploration of a cargo‑focused joint venture.
- Loyalty enhancements include continued reciprocal earning and redemptions across networks plus planned premium economy redemption reciprocity, with timing to be announced.
- The partnership’s current scale includes 56 codeshare routes reaching 37 destinations in Canada and the U.S., with Air Canada codes also on 19 Emirates routes across the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
- The deeper cooperation is positioned to support Emirates’ transition from Dubai International to Dubai World Central after 2032, aligning long‑term operational planning.