Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement which will strengthen its long-standing partnership through joint business agreements.
Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement which will strengthen its long-standing partnership through joint business agreements.
Signed in Mumbai on January 16 by Air India Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Campbell Wilson and SIA Chief Executive Officer Goh Choon Phong, the airlines aim to expand and enhance product and service offerings, enabling seamless connections, and more route options which can be booked under a single unified ticket.
Both airlines also plan for more close coordination of flight schedules, corporate travel programs, and enhanced frequent flier programs beyond the current benefits as Star Alliance member carriers.
The current codeshare partnership between Air India and SIA covers 61 destinations in 20 countries.
In a statement, Wilson said: “Air India remains committed to expanding its global footprint, both by adding new aircraft to our own fleet and by forging stronger commercial partnerships, especially with our fellow Star Alliance member carriers. We are pleased to take our valued, long-term relationship with Singapore Airlines to the next level through this new commercial cooperation understanding, which establishes a clear and structured platform for both airlines to explore and define future areas of closer collaboration. With this measured approach, we aim to lay a strong foundation for sustainable, long-term value creation for our customers and other stakeholders.”
SIA Chief Executive Officer Goh Choon Phong added: “This agreement between Singapore Airlines and Air India is a natural evolution of our successful partnership, creating genuine value and delivering enhanced benefits to customers. It is a strategic, win-win collaboration that will strengthen connectivity between Singapore and India, support the growth of air travel and tourism in both countries, and deepen their long-standing business and people-to-people ties.”
The planned joint business agreements are subject to government approvals.
Powered by Froala Editor