Bangladesh, Nov. 10 -- Under the pact, the Doha-based airline will place its code on select Porter flights, allowing travelers to continue their journeys beyond Toronto and Montreal, the two Canadian cities it currently serves.

Qatar Airways said the partnership will connect its passengers to Edmonton, Halifax, Ottawa, St. John's, and Thunder Bay by leveraging Porter's growing domestic network and strong presence in Eastern Canada.

Codeshare flights are open for booking through the Qatar Airways website and app for travel starting November 16.

The agreement comes as Qatar Airways builds up its Canadian operations. The airline raised its frequencies from 12 to 14 weekly on October 25, and it now flies daily to both Toronto and Montreal...