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

Executive Summary

• Air Canada and Pegasus Airlines entered a new interline agreement granting Air Canada customers access to nine Pegasus‑operated routes, enhancing connectivity to Istanbul and İzmir.
• The partnership provides single‑itinerary booking, through‑checked baggage, and paves the way for future codeshare and reciprocal loyalty benefits.
• The agreement targets major European gateways (Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Munich, Geneva, Vienna, Zurich, Athens) and adds a direct connection from Frankfurt to İzmir.

Key Details

• Agreement Scope: Interline partnership covering nine Pegasus routes; enables Air Canada passengers to book and travel on these flights with seamless connections.
• Destinations Added: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (multiple European gateways) and İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (Frankfurt connection).
• European Gateways Involved: Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Munich, Geneva, Vienna, Zurich, Athens.
• Customer Benefits: Single itinerary booking, through‑checked baggage, expanded flight options, potential future codeshare with reciprocal loyalty program benefits.
• Future Plans: Both airlines are exploring a full codeshare agreement that would include deeper cooperation and shared loyalty perks.
• Quotes:
• Mary‑Jane Lorette (Air Canada VP) highlighted the partnership’s role in expanding reach into Türkiye and supporting Air Canada’s global connectivity strategy.
• Onur Dedeköylü (Pegasus CCO) emphasized enhanced flexibility for travelers and intent to further develop the collaboration.

Notable Quotes

• “Our partnership with Pegasus Airlines expands our reach into Türkiye, offering customers more ways to explore one of the world’s most dynamic regions while reinforcing our role as a leading global airline.” – Mary‑Jane Lorette, VP, Revenue Management, Partnerships & International Affairs, Air Canada
• “We look forward to developing this partnership further as we continue expanding our international network.” – Onur Dedeköylü, Chief Commercial Officer, Pegasus Airlines