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Air India, Singapore Airlines Sign Commercial Cooperation Framework in Mumbai

Regulatory approvals must come before any move on joint scheduling, unified booking, loyalty or corporate travel.

Overview

  • Air India CEO Campbell Wilson and Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong signed the framework on January 16 in Mumbai.
  • Deeper collaboration is contingent on regulatory clearances and the conclusion of definitive joint business agreements.
  • Proposed measures include unified booking across both airlines, single-itinerary journeys and closer schedule coordination to improve connectivity.
  • The plan envisions broader corporate travel cross-participation and gradual enhancements to frequent-flyer privileges for Maharaja Club and KrisFlyer members beyond current Star Alliance benefits.
  • The carriers will study expansion in select markets beyond India and Singapore, building on a codeshare covering 61 destinations in 20 countries, and SIA holds a 25.1% stake in Air India.