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Air Transat and Porter Announce Transformative Joint Venture Benefiting Canadian Travellers
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n Air Transat and Porter Announce Transformative Joint Venture Benefiting Canadian Travellers\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travellers will have access to a broader network through enhanced commercial collaboration and optimization\n \n \n \n \n \n \n MONTREAL\n \n \n ,\n \n \n Nov. 28, 2023\n \n \n /CNW/ - Air Transat, air carrier subsidiary of Transat A.T. Inc. (\"Transat\"), and Porter Airlines (\"Porter\") are extending their existing code-sharing agreement by creating a joint venture (the \"Alliance\"), transforming the current Canadian aviation competitive landscape. By combining both airlines' complementary networks, this Alliance offers travellers significant benefits, including enhanced travel options across multiple regions. The Alliance expands services between North, Central and\n \n South America\n \n ,\n \n Europe\n \n ,\n \n North Africa\n \n ,\n \n Mexico\n \n and the\n \n Caribbean\n \n , integrating Porter's and Transat's highly-complementary, non-overlapping networks at Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Montreal Trudeau (YUL) airports.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This feeder network strategy is designed to facilitate the acceleration of both airlines' expansion in their respective markets: domestic and transborder short- and medium-haul for Porter, and international medium- and long-haul for Air Transat. It will also foster stronger network optimization through collaboration on scheduling and route planning. The Alliance will be gradually implemented throughout 2024.\n \n \n \"This historic agreement constitutes a significant step forward in executing Transat's strategic plan and an important milestone in developing a more sustainable competitive network,\" said Annick Guérard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transat. \"We are delighted to further extend our collaboration with Porter, a partner that shares our customer-centric approach and values. Through this Alliance, we will accelerate the expansion of our transatlantic ...