Air India, India’s national flag carrier and a member of the Star Alliance, has reinstated its codeshare agreement with fellow alliance partner Air Canada to enhance flight connectivity between India and Canada.
Effective December 2, the renewed partnership enables Air India to offer seamless access to six Canadian cities beyond its existing gateways at Vancouver and London Heathrow. Under the agreement, Air India will place its ‘AI’ designator code on Air Canada‑operated flights from Vancouver to Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montréal, and Halifax, and from London Heathrow to Vancouver and Calgary.
Reciprocally, Air Canada passengers will benefit from improved domestic connectivity across India, with access to Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kochi via Delhi, and to Delhi and Mumbai via London Heathrow.
Campbell Wilson, CEO & Managing Director of Air India, said, “More than 2 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.”
The codeshare agreement was suspended in 2020 due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to widespread international travel restrictions and operational realignments.
Customers booking itineraries that combine flights operated by both carriers will benefit from single‑ticket convenience, unified baggage allowance, and frequent flyer reciprocity. Members of Air India’s Maharaja Club loyalty programme will continue to enjoy Star Alliance Gold benefits on Air Canada flights, including priority check‑in, extra baggage, and lounge access.
Subject to regulatory approvals, the codeshare flights will be progressively made available for booking through both airlines’ websites, mobile apps, and global travel agents.