Air Transat and Flair Airlines sign deals with Aeroplan

Two more Canadian airlines have signed up to participate in the Aeroplan loyalty programme, moves that further distance Aeroplan from reliance on current primary partner Air Canada. Leisure carrier Air Transat and upstart Flair Airlines have both signed deals with Aeroplan owner Aimia to become "preferred" partners in the Aeroplan programme. The new deals with Air Transat and Flair take effect in July 2020. At that time, Aeroplan members will be able to earn and redeem Aeroplan miles on either carrier, Aimia says. Air Transat's existing mileage programme Air Miles will remain effective, that carrier says. The announcement does not specify terms or the significance of the so-called "preferred" partnership. <br/>