07:27 AM EST, 11/19/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Air Canada ( ACDVF ) , the nation's biggest airline, and Dubai's Emirates announced Wednesday that they will expand and extend their strategic partnership, "building on the success" of a three-year-old agreement between two of the "world's leading airlines."

A statement noted that since launching their strategic partnership in 2022, the airlines have already served more than 550,000 customers, connecting travellers across 56 codeshare routes linking Canada, the U.S., Dubai and key destinations around the globe.

The carriers signed a memorandum of understanding to extend the reciprocal codeshare and loyalty partnership until Dec. 31, 2032.

The companies said that the extended agreement will "enhance the customer experience" through improved priority benefits for eligible passengers and operational coordination between both airlines, including ensuring "a seamless move" of operations to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), expected after 2032.

It was further stated that the collaboration will increase passenger choice and enable expanded cargo cooperation that will facilitate bi-directional cargo flow between the Americas, the Middle East, and Indian subcontinent.

A statement further noted that both airlines are also exploring a potential joint venture focused on cargo operations to support the efficient movement of commodities globally.

"Air Canada's ( ACDVF ) partnership with Emirates has been highly successful, and we are proud to renew it early, expanding its scope and extending its duration through 2032," said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer and President, Cargo at Air Canada ( ACDVF ). "This agreement strengthens our international strategy by supporting our daily, year-round service between Toronto and Dubai and providing customers and shippers seamless connections to destinations across the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East and Southeast Asia."

"Since establishing our codeshare partnership in 2022, we have witnessed consistent trade expansion between the UAE and Canada," said Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates. "Through enhanced cargo cooperation, we remain committed to facilitating commerce and contributing to the continued prosperity of both economies. We believe this partnership will serve as a catalyst for strengthening our footprint in Canada and unlocking new opportunities for growth."