Air India, Singapore Airlines Expand Codeshare Network with 51 New Routes

In a major development for travellers, Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have announced the addition of 11 domestic and 40 international destinations to their codeshare network.

This significant expansion is set to enhance connectivity between India, Southeast Asia, and Australasia, providing passengers with more travel options.

First Expansion Since 2010

This marks the first codeshare expansion between the two airlines since 2010. The collaboration will offer increased flight choices between Singapore and India, particularly benefiting passengers travelling between the two countries. The new codeshare services will come into effect from October 27, 2024, according to a joint statement by both airlines.

Expanded Services Between Singapore and India

The expanded codeshare agreement will increase the weekly scheduled services between Singapore and India from 14 to 56. Air India and SIA will now codeshare on flights between Singapore and Bengaluru and Chennai, improving access for travellers commuting between these major cities.

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Domestic Codeshare Routes in India

Under the new agreement, Singapore Airlines will codeshare on several of Air India’s domestic routes. These include flights between Delhi and:

• Amritsar
• Bengaluru
• Coimbatore
• Lucknow
• Varanasi

In addition, SIA will also codeshare on Air India flights from Mumbai to:

• Ahmedabad
• Amritsar
• Bengaluru
• Coimbatore
• Goa
• Jaipur
• Kolkata
• Lucknow
• Thiruvananthapuram

Furthermore, codeshare services will extend between Kolkata and Guwahati, adding even more options for travellers within India.

Air India Gains Access to 29 International Destinations

Air India passengers will benefit from increased access to 29 international destinations across Singapore Airlines’ network, including key cities in Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. These new codeshare destinations include:

Australia

• Adelaide
• Brisbane
• Cairns
• Darwin
• Melbourne
• Perth
• Sydney

Southeast Asia

• Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)
• Phnom Penh, Siem Reap (Cambodia)
• Denpasar, Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya (Indonesia)
• Fukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo-Haneda, Tokyo-Narita (Japan)
• Busan, Seoul (South Korea)
• Kuala Lumpur, Penang (Malaysia)
• Cebu, Manila (Philippines)
• Danang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)

Air India already had an existing codeshare arrangement with SIA for flights to Kuala Lumpur, which will continue as part of this expanded network.

A Strengthened Partnership for Better Connectivity

Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer of Air India, expressed enthusiasm about the enhanced partnership, stating;

“Air India and Singapore Airlines have been longtime partners, and this expansion allows us to provide even better connectivity across Southeast Asia, the Far East, and Australasia. We are excited to offer our guests greater travel options and seamless connections.”

This strategic expansion is expected to significantly improve travel options for passengers flying between India and various international destinations, reinforcing the cooperation between Air India and Singapore Airlines.

Conclusion

For travellers looking to explore Southeast Asia, Australia, or other regions, the expanded codeshare agreement between Air India and Singapore Airlines offers an extensive range of flight options.

Whether travelling for business or leisure, passengers can now enjoy seamless connections across a growing network, making international travel more convenient than ever.