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Air India and Singapore Airlines Expand Partnership to Offer More Flights from Oct 15
- •Air India and Singapore Airlines are expanding their commercial cooperation starting October 15, providing customers with more booking options between India and Singapore.
- •The expansion covers 126 weekly flights connecting Singapore with eight Indian cities including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
- •The requirement to include an airline-specific connecting flight in the itinerary is being removed, allowing standalone bookings through either carrier's platforms.
- •Frequent flyer members of Maharaja Club and KrisFlyer benefit from expanded reciprocal mileage earn rates and upcoming priority perks starting in 2027.
- •Both airlines are working on improving schedule connectivity, reducing layovers, and enhancing corporate offerings to simplify the travel experience.
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Starting October 15, 2026, the requirement to include a flight from one airline when booking a codeshare via the other will be removed. Customers will be able to book eligible flights operated by either Air India or Singapore Airlines on a standalone basis through either carrier's website, app, or appointed travel agencies.
In April 2026, the airlines expanded reciprocal mileage benefits by adding more eligible booking classes and revised earning rates across all cabin classes. Starting in the second quarter of 2027, top-tier members like Maharaja Club Platinum and KrisFlyer PPS Club will receive priority check-in and boarding, while Silver members will get extra baggage allowances.
The expanded arrangement covers 126 weekly flights operating between Singapore and eight Indian cities, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
