British Airways signs codeshare agreement with Canadian carrier Porter Airlines

British Airways and Canadian carrier Porter Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement, opening up 17 destinations to BA customers.

The agreement also means members of the British Airways Club will be able to earn Avios and tier points when travelling on Porter Airlines flights.

The destinations bookable when travelling to or from London via Toronto or Montreal are Calgary, Charlottetown, Deer Lake, Edmonton, Halifax, Kelowna, Montreal (Metropolitan), Montreal (Trudeau), Ottawa, Quebec City, Saskatoon, St John’s, Thunder Bay, Toronto (Pearson), Vancouver, Winnipeg and Victoria.

The codeshare flights can be booked now for travel from July 8.

Neil Chernoff, chief planning and strategy officer at British Airways, said: “We are delighted to launch this codeshare with Porter Airlines, meaning British Airways customers can now book flights on Porter Airlines’ network with convenience and ease.

“This agreement makes travel between London and Canada even easier, offering more options and flexibility. We look forward to working closely with Porter Airlines and further strengthening our partnership.”

Edmond Eldebs, senior vice-president and chief commercial officer at Porter Airlines, said: “This codeshare agreement reflects our shared commitment to making travel seamless and enjoyable.

“More travellers have the opportunity to discover more of Canada the Porter way, with elevated service and comfort that we’re known for. We look forward to a strong and growing partnership.”