June 24 2026 - British Airways and Canadian carrier Porter Airlines have today announced a new codeshare agreement, providing British Airways customers with seamless access to travel on selected Porter Airlines domestic routes.
British Airways customers will be able to book flights to 17 destinations in Canada including Ottawa, Edmonton and Winnipeg, connecting from the British Airways network when travelling to or from London via Toronto or Montreal. The codeshare partnership opens up a range of new routes in Canada for British Airways customers. In addition, members of the British Airways Club will be able to earn Avios and tier points when travelling on Porter Airlines flights, meaning even more opportunities for members to unlock benefits for flying.
Porter Airlines is a Canadian airline, headquartered in Toronto, flying to over 40 destinations in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. They have 20 years of experience providing award-winning customer service and operate a modern fleet of aircraft. They are known for their ‘Elevated Economy’ product, which includes complimentary drinks in real glassware and premium snacks, two-by-two seating, meaning no middle seat, and free, fast-streaming Wi-Fi.
The agreement means that 17 Canadian destinations served by Porter Airlines, will now be bookable under a BA code on ba.com. Customers can book with ease in one transaction, meaning simple, convenient access to explore the breadth of Canada. From the charming harbour city of Victoria on the Pacific to the historic port city of St. John's on the Atlantic, it is now easier than ever for British Airways customers to discover this inspiring country.
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, Porter Airlines said: “It is our pleasure to welcome British Airways customers to the Porter experience. 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.”
Codeshare flights with Porter Airlines are available to book now at ba.com, for travel from 8th July.
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Notes to Editors
The full list of Porter destinations in Canada included in the codeshare with British Airways is:
Calgary
Charlottetown
Deer Lake
Edmonton
Halifax
Kelowna
Montreal (Metropolitan)
Montreal (Trudeau)
Ottawa
Quebec City
Saskatoon
St John’s
Thunder Bay
Toronto (Pearson)
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Victoria
About British Airways
As a global airline and the UK’s flag carrier, British Airways has been flying its customers to where they need to be for more than 100 years. The airline connects Britain with the world and the world with Britain, operating one of the most extensive international scheduled airline route networks together with its joint business, codeshare and franchise partners.
Together with its affiliates, British Airways operates to over 200 destinations in more than 75 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. The airline is on a journey to A Better BA and in 2024, launched its transformation plan. The biggest ever investment of its business - focusing on revolutionising how the airline works and rolling out the very latest leading-edge technology to deliver the best customer experience.
About Porter
Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.porter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.
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