Air India Reinstates Air Canada Codeshare After 5-Year Halt
Air India has officially revived its codeshare partnership with Air Canada, ending a suspension that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agreement, reinstated on November 22, 2025, significantly expands connectivity options for passengers of both airlines.
Key Takeaways
- Air India’s only current codeshare with a North American carrier.
- Provides access to six new Canadian destinations via Vancouver and London Heathrow.
- Air Canada gains seamless connectivity to five Indian cities via Delhi and London.
Expanded Route Network
Under the renewed agreement, Air India will place its ‘AI’ code on Air Canada flights from Vancouver to:
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Winnipeg
- Montréal
- Halifax
Additionally, codeshare flights will operate from London Heathrow to Vancouver and Calgary.
Reciprocal Benefits for Air Canada
Air Canada customers will now enjoy seamless domestic connectivity within India to Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kochi via Delhi. Connections to Delhi and Mumbai are also available via London Heathrow.
The partnership marks a significant step in Air India’s global network expansion, bringing its total to 23 codeshare and 96 interline partners worldwide.
