Pegasus, Air Canada sign interline deal linking North America to Istanbul, Izmir

Pegasus Airlines and Air Canada have signed an interline agreement enabling passengers from North America to reach Istanbul and Izmir on a single ticket via connecting flights through major European hubs. Pegasus announced Friday that travelers departing from North America on Air Canada will connect to Pegasus flights through Amsterdam, Athens, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Geneva, Munich, Vienna, and Zurich.

Enhanced Connectivity

Under the agreement, passengers will fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport on the city's Asian side and to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport in western Türkiye via connections in Amsterdam and Frankfurt. Baggage will be tagged through to the final destination, eliminating re-check requirements during transfers. The partnership aims to make Turkish destinations more accessible to North American travelers.

Strategic Partnership Goals

Onur Dedeköylü, chief commercial officer of Pegasus Airlines, stated the partnership reflects the carrier's strategy to strengthen its global network and connect Türkiye with a broader international passenger base. "We aim to take this cooperation even further with codesharing and a loyalty program in the future," he said. Mary-Jane Lorette, vice president of revenue management, partnerships and international affairs at Air Canada, said the partnership expands Air Canada's footprint in Türkiye and provides customers with additional options to explore "one of the world's most dynamic regions."