by Natasha Lair
Last updated: 10:55 AM ET, Thu February 19, 2026
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Air Canada and Pegasus Airlines have announced a new interline partnership.
Under the agreement, Air Canada customers will be able to book travel on nine Pegasus-operated routes, connecting through major European gateways to Istanbul and the Aegean coastal city of Izmir. The arrangement allows travellers to book a single itinerary with through-checked baggage.
“Air Canada’s strategy is built on connecting people, markets and opportunities around the world,” said Mary-Jane Lorette, Vice President, Revenue Management, Partnerships and International Affairs at Air Canada.
“Our partnership with Pegasus Airlines expands our reach into Türkiye, offering customers more ways to explore one of the world’s most dynamic regions while reinforcing our role as a leading global airline.”
The partnership provides onward connections for pax travelling through Air Canada’s European gateways, including Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Munich, Geneva, Vienna, Zurich and Athens. From these cities, travellers can connect to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, with additional service from Frankfurt to İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport.
“We are pleased to partner with Air Canada to strengthen connectivity between Canada and Türkiye. This interline agreement will provide travellers with convenient access to Istanbul and İzmir via key European gateways, enhancing flexibility and ease of travel. We look forward to developing this partnership further as we continue expanding our international network,” said Onur Dedeköylü, Chief Commercial Officer at Pegasus Airlines.
In addition to the interline agreement, the two airlines are exploring the possibility of expanding the relationship into a full codeshare partnership in the future. That would include reciprocal loyalty program benefits and broader cooperation across their international networks.
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