Air India has reinstated its codeshare partnership with Air Canada, a major update for travellers searching for better India to Canada flight connectivity. The renewed agreement takes effect on December 02, 2025, and expands access to several key Canadian cities through a single booking. This move comes as demand for India–Canada travel continues to grow among students, families, and business travellers.
Expanded India–Canada Connectivity: New Cities Added Under the Codeshare
With the restored codeshare, Air India passengers will get easier access to more destinations across Canada, especially for trips beyond Vancouver.
Air India will now codeshare on Air Canada flights from Vancouver to:
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Winnipeg
- Montréal
- Halifax
From London Heathrow, Air India will codeshare on flights to:
- Vancouver
- Calgary
This expanded network strengthens options for travellers looking for smoother Delhi to Canada or Mumbai to Canada connections, especially for routes that previously required multiple bookings.
Improved Domestic India Connections for Air Canada Passengers
The partnership also boosts inbound travel to India. Air Canada travellers will be able to connect seamlessly to popular destinations within India through Air India’s network.
New India cities available under the codeshare (via Delhi):
Connections via London Heathrow are also possible for onward travel to Delhi and Mumbai, making it easier for Canada travellers to explore India’s top cultural, spiritual, and economic hubs.
Single Ticket, Unified Baggage, and Star Alliance Benefits
The reinstated codeshare boosts convenience for long-haul passengers, allowing them to enjoy a smoother, more predictable travel experience.
What travellers get:
- One ticket for the entire India–Canada journey
- Single check-in and unified baggage allowance
- Straightforward transfers on connecting flights
- Frequent flyer benefits across both airlines
Elite members of Air India’s Maharaja Club will continue to enjoy Star Alliance Gold privileges on Air Canada flights, including lounge access, priority boarding, and extra baggage.
This makes the partnership especially attractive for frequent India–Canada flyers and long-term travellers such as students.
Why This Partnership Matters: Rising Demand for India–Canada Travel
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson highlighted that more than two million people travel annually between India and Canada. Students remain a major segment, along with families and business travellers.
The restored codeshare enhances:
- Flight flexibility
- Route options
- Transit convenience
- Overall travel comfort
For travellers searching for best flights from India to Canada, this agreement brings back the convenience that many relied on before the pandemic.
When Will the Codeshare Flights Be Available?
The expanded routes will be introduced in phases after regulatory approvals. Tickets will open progressively across:
- Air India’s website
- Air Canada’s website
- Airline mobile apps
- Travel agents worldwide
Travellers planning Canada trips—especially to Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Halifax, and Toronto—will soon have better options for end-to-end India–Canada itineraries.
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