Air Canada & Pegasus Airlines announce interline agreement

Air Canada and Pegasus Airlines have inked a partnership that aims to give travellers more convenient access to Türkiye’s most in-demand destinations.

Through a new interline agreement, Air Canada customers will be able to book travel on nine Pegasus-operated routes, offering smooth connections via major European gateways to Istanbul and the Aegean coastal city of Izmir.

The partnership is positioned to give customers greater choice and flexibility.

 “Air Canada’s strategy is built on connecting people, markets, and opportunities around the world,” said Mary-Jane Lorette, VP, revenue management, partnerships and international affairs at Air Canada, in a statement. “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.”

Onur Dedeköylü, chief commercial officer at Pegasus Airlines, said the interline agreement will provide travellers with convenient access to Istanbul and İzmir via key European gateways, enhancing flexibility and ease of travel.

“We look forward to developing this partnership further as we continue expanding our international network,” said Dedeköylü stated.

 Through the partnership, travellers flying to Air Canada’s European gateways of Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Munich, Geneva, Vienna, Zurich and Athens, will enjoy easy onward connections to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and from Frankfurt to İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport.

In addition to having more options, customers will receive the benefits of a single itinerary and the convenience of through-checked baggage.

Air Canada says it also exploring a full codeshare with Pegasus Airlines, which would include reciprocal loyalty program benefits and enhanced cooperation across both carriers’ international networks.

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