Emirates and Air Canada Extend Partnership Through 2031

Emirates and Air Canada have extended their reciprocal codeshare and loyalty agreement through December 31, 2031.

The airlines say the renewed commitment will strengthen collaboration between the airlines, enhance service options for travellers and cargo customers, and open the door to additional Canadian gateways within the expanded codeshare network.

“Air Canada’s partnership with Emirates has been highly successful, and we are proud to renew it early, expanding its scope and extending its duration through 2032,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer and President, Cargo at Air Canada. 

“This agreement strengthens our international strategy by supporting our daily, year-round service between Toronto and Dubai and providing customers and shippers seamless connections to destinations across the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Renewing this partnership is great news, not  just for our customers – many of whom have family, cultural or business ties to these regions – but also for Canada, as it enhances our ability to connect the country to the world amid evolving trade and travel patterns.”

The enhanced partnership between Emirates and Air Canada is expected to significantly boost tourism and trade in both countries while giving passengers more choice. The agreement also includes expanded cargo flow between the Americas, the Middle East, and Indian subcontinent.

“Our strategic partnership with Air Canada has delivered exceptional results, and we are pleased to extend this collaboration through 2032,” said Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates. “Our strategic partnership with Air Canada has delivered exceptional results, and we are pleased to extend this collaboration through 2032.

This agreement strengthens our passenger and cargo capabilities, enabling us to enhance customer experiences on codeshare flights while expanding network connectivity for travellers across both markets.”

Emirates also announced orders for 8 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB84 engines, at the Dubai Airshow 2025, worth US$ 3.4 billion. The additional A350-900s are expected to be delivered during 2031.

Earlier this week, the airline also placed an order for 65 more Boeing 777-9 aircraft, for a whopping $38 billion USD, making the airline’s total orderbook with Boeing totalling 315 wide body aircraft.