Trader Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 http://www.etihad.com/en/about-us/news/archive/2013/Etihad-Airways-and-Air-Canada-to-introduce-codeshare-services/ Etihad Airways and Air Canada to introduce codeshare services 4/25/2013 5:00:00 PMEtihad Airways and Air Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a commercial cooperation agreement that will enhance travel services between the United Arab Emirates and Canada. While the two carriers currently have interline agreements in place for passenger and cargo services, Etihad Airways and Air Canada intend to offer customers through-checked bags, reciprocal codeshare services and frequent flyer benefits.The MoU provides for reciprocal codeshare services to Etihad’s Abu Dhabi hub and select points in North America served by Air Canada via its Toronto hub. The two parties have commenced discussions to finalize details with the objective of introducing codeshare services in the third quarter 2013.The agreement will also allow frequent flyer mileage accrual on codeshare flights by members of Etihad Guest and Aeroplan programs and reciprocal premium lounge access at Toronto and Abu Dhabi airports for eligible passengers of both airlines.This announcement follows the recent decision by the Governments of the UAE and Canada to restore the previous visa regime which means Canadian nationals can once again obtain a free visa on arrival in the UAE.James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “This is without doubt a significant development in the relationship between Etihad Airways and Air Canada and very much supports the aim to simplify travel between the United Arab Emirates and Canada.“The benefits contained within the agreement give Etihad Airways and Air Canada passengers far greater choice, flexibility and convenience and will greatly enhance business and leisure travel between the UAE and Canada and feed passengers onto each other’s flight networks.”The UAE is Canada’s largest merchandise export market in the Middle East region and more than 40,000 Canadians reside in the UAE. Furthermore approximately 150 Canadian companies are based in the UAE.Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are pleased to establish a mutually beneficial commercial cooperation that will provide our customers with more travel options and frequent flyer benefits. We look forward to introducing Air Canada codeshare service on Etihad Airways’ flights to Abu Dhabi, via Toronto and London Heathrow, and welcoming their customers on Air Canada in the near future.”Subject to regulatory approval, Etihad Airways will place its EY code on Air Canada flights between Toronto and select North American points.In return, Air Canada will place its AC code on Etihad Airways’ non-stop services between Toronto and Abu Dhabi, as well as Etihad Airways’ flights between London Heathrow and Abu Dhabi.Etihad Airways and Air Canada will also work together to enhance cargo services into and out of Abu Dhabi and Toronto, and beyond on each other’s networks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B75/76 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Is an update to the existing bilateral far behind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Hudson Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 There was a private Saudi B747 parked on the tarmac at the north AC hangar at YVR today; not sure who it belongs to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaEH Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I believe it's a daughter of a Saudi price (or a Saudi princess - I don't remember). She comes to YVR and up to Whistler every few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 There are thousands of Saudi Princes and as many or more Saudi Princesses.They all get a shot at the Royal Flight to travel when they wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gill Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 It's not Saudi. Abu Dhabi Amiri flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD2 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 ...This is but a ploy on the part of Air Canada to sell itself to unsuspecting potential buyers who would be told to forget past and present poor performances and just buy into the chance of being part of a world-class operation like Etihad, oh for shame!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 That was a weak effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD2 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 ...or a weak antenna and poor reception missing the humour of material for many conspiracy theorists on this board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanishing point Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 This is the '47 that is sitting at YVR: http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/Boeing/747/26903,A6-HRM-Dubai-Air-Wing-Royal-Flight.phpEx-UAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD2 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 On the topic and on a more serious note, it has to be said this is positive for Air Canada and its employees and will "expand their horizons". Post Gulf Air, many great airlines have sprung in the Persian Gulf, and certainly Etihad, as well as Emirates and Qatar Airways, have many Canadians within their ranks as inspiration and the source of their ingenuity, which should be celebrated, even emulated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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