MONTREAL — Air Transat and Porter Airlines have launched their new bilateral codeshare.

The two carriers first announced their codeshare agreement back in March 2022.

Air Transat is now using its TS code on flights operated by Porter Airlines between Toronto’s Billy Bishop and Montreal as well as between Halifax and Montreal. Travellers can then connect to or from a destination served by Air Transat via Montreal. This winter, connections to and from Paris, London and Lisbon are available, as well as domestic and several South destinations. Additional connections to and from the U.S. will be rolled out later this year.

In an upcoming phase, Porter Airlines will also use its PD code on select flights operated by Air Transat between Montreal and its destinations in Europe, the U.S. and Canada, pending required regulatory approvals.

Says Michèle Barre, Air Transat’s VP, Network, Revenue Management and Pricing: “We are delighted that our codeshare agreement with Porter Airlines is taking off. Our respective networks are highly complementary, with Porter serving Toronto and Halifax, and Air Transat serving some 15 countries. This will provide both our passengers with an expanded, yet seamless experience, and is perfectly in line with Air Transat’s strategy initiated earlier this year to develop our network through alliances.”

And Kevin Jackson, Porter Airlines’ Executive VP and Chief Commercial Officer, added: “We have found an ideal partner in Air Transat to launch Porter’s first codeshare agreement. Connecting passengers in two of our most important markets, Toronto and Halifax, with Air Transat’s European and North American network is a great benefit. This is just the beginning, as we intend to expand Porter’s own network to create many more travel opportunities between our two airlines.”

Codeshare flights are currently available for bookings made via Air Transat. Flights may be booked for departures as of November 2, 2022.