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.