British Airways and Porter Airlines Sign Codeshare Deal Opening 17 Canadian Destinations

Crystal Travel | Travel News | 25 June 2026

British Airways’ new Porter Airlines codeshare makes Canada flights easier for UK travellers, opening 17 destinations on one seamless booking with Avios earning benefits.

British Airways Adds 17 Canada Routes

British Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Canadian regional carrier Porter Airlines, giving UK travellers access to 17 destinations across Canada when connecting through Toronto or Montreal. The deal is open for booking now, with travel available from 8 July.

For British passengers who have long found Canada's regional cities difficult to reach without piecing together separate bookings, the new partnership offers a simpler and more connected way to explore one of the world's most expansive countries.

BA and Porter Airlines Codeshare: How the Agreement Works

Under the codeshare arrangement, British Airways customers flying to or from London can connect onto Porter Airlines-operated domestic flights when transiting through Toronto Pearson or Montreal Trudeau. Both airports serve as key gateways into Canada's wider domestic network, and the agreement allows passengers to book their entire journey — from the UK to their final Canadian destination — through British Airways in a single transaction.

British Airways Opens Access to 17 Cities Across Canada

Full List of 17 Canadian Destinations Now Accessible via British Airways

The 17 destinations now bookable through the BA and Porter Airlines codeshare are Calgary, Charlottetown, Deer Lake, Edmonton, Halifax, Kelowna, Montreal Metropolitan, Montreal Trudeau, Ottawa, Quebec City, Saskatoon, St John's, Thunder Bay, Toronto Pearson, Vancouver, Victoria, and Winnipeg.

The network spans the full breadth of Canada — from St John's on the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland to Victoria on the Pacific shores of British Columbia — covering major cities, regional hubs, and leisure destinations alike.

British Airways Executive Club Members Can Earn Avios and Tier Points on Porter Flights

One of the most significant benefits of the new agreement for regular BA flyers is the loyalty reward element. Members of the British Airways Executive Club will be able to earn Avios and tier points on Porter Airlines flights booked as part of a codeshare journey. Frequent flyers who have previously lost out on loyalty rewards when connecting onto a separate carrier mid-trip will find this a particularly welcome development.

Who Is Porter Airlines?

Porter Airlines is a Canadian regional carrier with a growing domestic network and a strong reputation for passenger experience. Though less familiar to British travellers than larger transatlantic carriers, Porter connects a wide range of cities and leisure destinations across Canada and is well regarded within the country's aviation market. The codeshare with British Airways marks a significant expansion of its international reach.

Why This British Airways Canada Codeshare Matters for UK Travellers

Canada is one of the most popular long-haul destinations for British tourists, offering an extraordinary range of experiences — from the Rocky Mountains of Alberta and the vineyards of British Columbia to the historic streets of Quebec City and the rugged coastlines of Nova Scotia. Until now, reaching many of these destinations required booking domestic connections separately, adding cost and complexity to the overall journey.

This new codeshare removes that barrier. Travellers can now book a single, joined-up itinerary through British Airways covering their full route from the UK to their chosen Canadian city, making the country more accessible than ever for British holidaymakers and business travellers alike.

Codeshare flights are available to book now, with travel commencing from 8 July. For those looking to plan a trip to Canada, whether this summer or later in the year, Crystal Travel's experienced travel agents are available to help find the best fares and put together the right itinerary for your journey.