Air Canada has moved its operations at Dubai International airport from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 as of today, 26 July.
The move underpins the partnership between Air Canada and Emirates, which was launched with a codeshare agreement in November last year, and expanded to include loyalty benefits in December
The latest development will improve the connecting experience for passengers transiting in Dubai with the convenience of remaining in the same terminal.
Dedicated Air Canada check-in and bag drop counters for Signature Class will be available in the first and business class drop-off area, while premium economy and economy check-in will be located in the main entrance.
Air Canada Signature Class customers and eligible Aeroplan Elite members (Aeroplan 50K and above) will also have access to Emirates’ signature Business Class lounge located in Terminal 3.
Mark Galardo, executive vice president of network and revenue planning at Air Canada, said: “Air Canada’s new home at Dubai International Terminal 3 is an important milestone which underscores the significance of our strategic partnership with Emirates and the importance of our flights between the UAE and Canada.
“In addition to Air Canada’s customers benefiting from seamless onward connections to destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent with our codeshare and frequent flyer partner Emirates, they will also enjoy an elevated experience throughout their airport journey.”
Since November 2022, the carriers have expanded their codeshare relationship to 42 routes, enhanced their underlying interline agreement, developed a reciprocal loyalty partnership for customers to earn and redeem points, enhanced co-operation between their Cargo businesses and have increased capacity into their respective hubs.
Emirates began a daily Boeing 777 service between Montreal and Dubai in July, while Air Canada will commence its new non-stop four-times-weekly flights between Dubai and Vancouver in October.
Earlier this year, Air Canada also launched a partnership with Emirates’ sister-airline, flydubai. .
Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ chief commercial officer, said: “We are delighted to welcome Air Canada to Emirates Terminal 3 in Dubai, which marks another step forward in our strategic partnership to deliver even more value to travellers.
“Co-locating at T3 means Air Canada customers can enjoy a smooth connection experience when transiting in Dubai onto Emirates’ global network.”
