Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Air India and Singapore Airlines Expand Commercial Partnership
Air India and Singapore Airlines are making it easier for people to book flights between Singapore and India.
Starting October 15, travelers can book some flights run by either airline separately through the other airline’s booking system.
The first phase includes 126 flights each week linking Singapore with eight Indian cities.
The airlines also plan to give some frequent flyers benefits on each other’s flights starting in 2027.
These may include priority check-in, boarding, and extra baggage allowance for eligible members.
The airlines say the changes are meant to make travel more flexible and consistent.
Air India and Singapore Airlines will expand their commercial cooperation from October 15.
The first phase covers 126 weekly flights between Singapore and eight Indian cities.
Customers will be able to book eligible flights operated by either airline on their own through the other airline’s booking channels.
Reciprocal loyalty benefits for eligible KrisFlyer and Maharaja Club members are planned from the second quarter of 2027.
Singapore Airlines holds a 25.1% stake in Air India following the integration of Air India and Vistara.
- Who
- Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA).
- What
- They are expanding commercial cooperation, including standalone booking of eligible flights and reciprocal loyalty benefits.
- When
- The expanded arrangement starts October 15; loyalty benefits are planned from the second quarter of 2027.
- Where
- On routes between Singapore and Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata and Mumbai.
- Why
- The airlines say the changes will give passengers more booking flexibility and frequent flyers greater recognition and a more consistent travel experience.
- Start date
- October 15
- Initial flight coverage
- 126 weekly flights
- Indian cities included
- Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata and Mumbai
- Booking change
- Eligible flights operated by either airline can be booked standalone through the other carrier’s booking channels.
- Loyalty benefits timing
- Second quarter of 2027
- Air India ownership stake
- Singapore Airlines holds a 25.1% stake in Air India.
- Potential member benefits
- Priority check-in and boarding for top-tier members; additional baggage allowance and priority boarding for Maharaja Club Silver and KrisFlyer Elite Silver members on eligible routes.