Air Transat and Porter

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Air Transat and Porter Airlines ink code-sharing deal ahead of summer travel season

By Staff  The Canadian Press

Posted March 8, 2022 7:48 am

 

Air Transat and Porter Airlines have signed a code-sharing agreement for the busy summer travel season that will give their customers a greater selection of connecting flights in Canada, the U.S. and internationally.

The airlines say the first phase of the agreement will focus on connecting Porter’s operations at Toronto’s Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Halifax to Air Transat’s hub in Montreal.

The code-sharing agreement will see each airline market, under its own code, flights operated by its partner.

READ MORE: Air Transat relaunching routes for summer as COVID-19 restrictions ease

The deal enables travellers to combine flight segments on a single ticket and check their baggage just once.

Porter Airlines chief executive Michael Deluce says the code-sharing agreement complements his airline’s own growth plans.

He says the introduction of seamless access to the international markets served by Air Transat will be a great benefit for passengers.

Air Transat and Porter Airlines ink code-sharing deal ahead of summer travel season | Globalnews.ca

 

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Official Press Release

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Air Transat and Porter Airlines conclude code-sharing agreement

8 March 2022Canadian Aviation News

 

 

 

 

MONTREAL and TORONTO, March 8, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Transat and Porter Airlines, two major Canadian carriers, have concluded a code-sharing agreement to be implemented for the 2022 summer season. The first phase of the agreement will focus on connecting Porter’s bases at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Halifax-Stanfield (YHZ) to Air Transat’s hub at Montreal-Trudeau (YUL), providing customers of both carriers with a greater selection of connecting flights in Canada, the U.S. and internationally.

“We are very excited to team up with Porter in an important partnership that will contribute to the strengthening of our network and reinforce our leadership in our main markets,” said Transat President and CEO Annick Guérard. “This promising agreement brings together two award-winning, traveller-centric brands whose flight schedules are complementary, and creates great opportunities for customers who are looking for quality and effortless travel. By providing better connectivity, it will not only enhance our destination offering for our Canadian and international customers, but also save them time and make their lives easier.”

“This code-sharing agreement with Air Transat nicely complements our own growth plans,” said Michael Deluce, president and CEO, Porter Airlines. “The introduction of seamless access to international markets, where Air Transat has made its mark, is an especially great benefit for our passengers. The overall combination of new routes and finding a partner that shares our dedication to delivering a great travel experience is a perfect fit.”

Each carrier will market, under its own code and licence, flights operated by the other partner, enabling customers to combine flight segments on a single ticket and check their baggage just once.

Porter will carry its code on Air Transat-operated flights to and from Montreal on 11 European destinations (Athens, Barcelona, Brussels, Lisbon, London, Lyon, Madrid, Paris, Porto, Toulouse and Venice), 13 South destinations (Cancun, Cayo Coco, Holguin, La Romana, Montego Bay, Port-au-Prince, Puerto Plata, Puerto Vallarta, Punta Cana, Roatan, Samana, Santa Clara and Varadero), five destinations in the United States (Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando and San Francisco) and two domestic destinations (Calgary and Vancouver). Air Transat will put its code on Porter’s flights to and from Toronto (Billy Bishop) and Halifax, connecting to all the above destinations in Montreal.

These are the parties’ current expectations and final routes remain subject to obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals. Following such approvals, the agreement is expected to be implemented in the summer of 2022.

Air Transat and Porter Airlines conclude code-sharing agreement – Canadian Aviation News (wordpress.com)

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Always loved Porter and Transat… Specifically why did it take this long for this match?
 

Im a little perplexed, however very happy for all involved.  

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If - big if - Porters E2 network plan unfolds as planned, this has a potential to create a potential third carrier domestic and international network in Canada. Add a tie in with one of the global alliances and you have the making of something that might be competitive.

Issue will be if there are deep enough pockets to keep both carriers running during the building phase.