Air India & Singapore Airlines Boost India-Singapore Flights With New Travel Pact

 

Air India and Singapore Airlines executives signing cooperation pact

Air India & Singapore Airlines Announce Expanded Cooperation for India-Singapore Flights

Air India and Singapore Airlines have taken a major step to make travelling between India and Singapore more streamlined and travel-friendly. On 16 January 2026, the two carriers signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement designed to strengthen their long-standing partnership and deliver smoother connections for passengers.

The pact, signed by Air India CEO & MD Campbell Wilson and Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong in Mumbai, aims to deepen strategic collaboration and explore opportunities for a joint business agreement in the near future.

Perks for Business Travellers & Frequent Flyers

The airlines are also exploring ways to integrate their business and frequent flyer programs more deeply than before. This could mean:

• Enhanced benefits for Maharaja Club and KrisFlyer members.

• Expanded participation in corporate travel programmes beyond current Star Alliance perks.

This collaboration could offer business travellers better service bundles and more loyalty rewards when flying between key global destinations. Also Read:Singapore Airlines

Built on a Strong Existing Partnership

This new framework builds on a well-established codeshare relationship between Air India and Singapore Airlines that already covers 61 destinations across about 20 countries and territories. In late 2024, the carriers expanded this network significantly, adding dozens of domestic Indian cities and international destinations to their shared routes.

What This New Framework Means for Travellers

Enhanced Flight Connectivity & Booking Ease

Once the deal receives regulatory approval and definitive agreements are finalized, both airlines plan to:

• Align flight schedules more closely for seamless transfers.

• Allow travellers to book journey segments across both airlines on a single ticket.

• Possibly reduce layovers and waiting times at major hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, and Singapore Changi Airport.

These improvements are intended to make travel between India and Singapore, and beyond, easier and more efficient for both leisure and business flyers.

Better Connections & More Route Options

Stronger scheduling coordination could lead to:

• Shorter layovers on connecting flights.

• More flexible seat options across both carriers’ networks.

• A smoother travel experience for long-haul and frequent flyers looking to connect through Singapore.