Air Transat and Porter Airlines announce creation of joint venture
Air Transat and Porter Airlines are expanding their existing codeshare agreement through the creation of a joint venture, transforming the current competitive landscape in Canadian aviation. By combining the networks of both airlines, this alliance will offer travelers significant advantages, including enhanced travel options across multiple regions, including North America, Central and South America, Europe, North Africa, Mexico and the Caribbean, integrating the complementary networks at Toronto-Pearson and Montreal-Trudeau airports.
This feeder network strategy is designed to facilitate the acceleration of both airlines’ expansion in their respective markets: domestic and transborder short- and medium-haul for Porter, and international medium- and long-haul for Air Transat. It will also foster stronger network optimization through collaboration on scheduling and route planning. The Alliance will be gradually implemented throughout 2024.
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“This historic agreement constitutes a significant step forward in executing Transat’s strategic plan and an important milestone in developing a more sustainable competitive network,” said Annick Guérard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transat.
“Porter is in the midst of disrupting the North American market through a significant continental expansion that will only be amplified by this Alliance,” said Michael Deluce, President and CEO of Porter.
This Alliance is an evolution of the current codeshare agreement between Air Transat and Porter, which has been active since October 2022.
Air Transat brings its expertise in leisure travel, serving over 60 international destinations, and its 35-year presence in the Quebec and Ontario markets, while Porter contributes its 17 years of expertise in facilitating air travel within Eastern Canada and the United States with a growing coast-to-coast presence within North America.
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