Air Transat and Porter Airlines launch JV to accelerate market expansion

Air Transat and Porter Airlines extended (28-Nov-2023) their codeshare agreement by creating the 'The Alliance' joint venture (JV). The JV aims to facilitate the acceleration of both airlines' expansion in their respective markets and foster stronger network optimisation through collaboration on scheduling and route planning. Transat CEO Annick Guérard said: "Through this Alliance, we will accelerate the expansion of our transatlantic footprint by allowing us to leverage the domestic market served by Porter, while allowing for a more efficient use of our fleet". Porter Airlines CEO Michael Deluce said: "The flow of passengers on both carriers means that Porter will be able to develop a more robust network by increasing flight frequency on key domestic and transborder routes, and entering into new markets with less point-to-point traffic". The Alliance will be gradually implemented throughout 2024. [more - original PR]