Air India & Scoot Team Up to Open 70+ Asian & Australia Destinations

Air India Scoot partnership

Air India & Scoot Team Up to Open 70+ Asian & Australia Destinations

Air India has announced a new interline partnership with Scoot, the low-cost airline owned by Singapore Airlines, giving travellers access to more than 70 destinations across Southeast Asia, North Asia and Australia. This collaboration greatly expands travel options for flyers departing from India and enhances connectivity across the Asia-Pacific region.

Through this partnership, passengers can connect smoothly in Singapore and reach many cities that were previously beyond Air India’s direct network. Book your flights with Skyscanner: Skyscanner Flights

What This Partnership Means for Travellers

More Destinations via Singapore

Under this new agreement, Air India passengers can now take advantage of Scoot’s extensive route network — providing access to popular and off-the-beaten-path locations across 18 countries.

Some of the newly reachable destinations include:

• Macau SAR (China)

• Indonesia: Padang, Labuan Bajo

• Malaysia: Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Langkawi, Ipoh, Kuantan, Miri, Sibu, Malacca, Kota Bharu

• Philippines: Davao, Iloilo City

• Thailand: Koh Samui, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai

• Vietnam: Nha Trang, Phu Quoc

These are added to Scoot’s already broad network, opening doors to quieter beach towns, rainforest getaways, and cultural cities that previously required multiple bookings or indirect connections.

H3: Seamless Booking & Transfers

One of the biggest advantages of this partnership is the Inter-Airline Through Check-In (IATCI) feature. Travellers booking a single ticket through Air India can now receive boarding passes for both their Air India and Scoot flights right at their departure airport in India.

This means:

• Baggage can be checked through to the final destination (where local rules allow).

• Transfers in Singapore Changi Airport are faster and easier, with less waiting time.

Air India currently operates frequent flights to Singapore from major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, making Singapore the perfect hub for onward travels with Scoot.

Why This Expansion Matters

Enhanced Connectivity for Indian Travellers

Asia-Pacific has become one of the world’s fastest-growing regions for air travel demand. Air India’s Chief Commercial Officer, Nipun Aggarwal, highlighted this trend, explaining that the new partnership allows Indian travellers to explore a wider variety of locations seamlessly.

From the lush rainforests of Malaysia and the sun-drenched beaches of Vietnam to the unique cultural hubs across Indonesia and Thailand, this deal puts many exciting destinations within easier reach for leisure and business travellers alike.

Scoot’s Perspective

Scoot’s Chief Commercial Officer, Calvin Chan, emphasised that the airline is eager to welcome more passengers from India and introduce them to Scoot’s growing list of unique destinations.

This partnership also supports travellers who are looking for affordable, multi-city Asia travel with the convenience of one-ticket booking — a big plus for both holidaymakers and frequent flyers.

Popular Destinations Now Easier to Reach

Thanks to this partnership, travellers can now plan trips to:

Southeast Asia

• Thailand: Koh Samui, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai

• Malaysia: Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching

• Indonesia: Labuan Bajo, Padang

• Vietnam: Nha Trang, Phu Quoc

• Philippines: Davao, Iloilo City The Economic Times

Beyond Asia

Although this specific partnership covers Asia and parts of Australia, Air India continues to expand reach globally through other partnerships and codeshare agreements with airlines such as Singapore Airlines and more — offering connections to Europe, Africa and beyond. Also Watch: Latest international flights update