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Emirates and Air Canada sign cooperation deal

Emirates SkyCargo, freight division of Emirates airline and Air Canada Cargo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver more benefits to their air freight customers around the world. The MoU was signed at Emirates Headquarters in Dubai by Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo and Matthieu Casey, Managing Director Commercial, Air Canada Cargo.

Under the terms of the MoU, Emirates SkyCargo and Air Canada Cargo will work closely on a number of initiatives, which include expanding cargo interline options and block space agreements.

SkyCargo will have access to over 60 cities in Canada and more than 150 cities across five continents through Air Canada Cargo, thanks to its freighters and including in the belly-hold capacity of Air Canada’s scheduled passenger flights. In return, Air Canada Cargo will have access to Emirates SkyCargo’s distribution network through the belly-hold of Emirates scheduled passenger flights to over 140 global destinations, as well as the additional capacity offered by 11 freighters currently in the Emirates fleet.

Both airlines bring particular experience in handling unique cargo, such as oil and gas drilling equipment, car parts and pharmaceuticals on their dedicated fleet of freighters or passenger aircraft. Since announcing their strategic partnership in 2022, Emirates and Air Canada have implemented a passenger codeshare agreement that spans 46 destinations across North America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa, and have launched a Loyalty program partnership to allow members of Emirates Skywards and  Air Canada Aeroplan members to earn and redeem Miles and Points on all flights operated by Emirates and Air Canada, respectively.

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