Air India Expands Global Network with New Codeshare Partnerships Across Europe, Baltics, and Central Asia

A Bold Strategic Move to Strengthen Global Connectivity

In a major step to amplify its international footprint, Air India has signed multiple strategic codeshare and interline agreements with leading carriers across Europe, Central Asia, and the Baltic. The new partnerships with airBaltic, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, Uzbekistan Airways, and Icelandair are designed to expand Air India’s reach across 40+ additional destinations, enabling seamless connectivity for passengers travelling between India and several emerging European markets.

Unlocking Access to Underserved Global Regions

Announced during the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, these deals position Air India as a central player in global aviation, offering a one-ticket, fully integrated travel experience for both inbound and outbound passengers. The interline and codeshare agreements deliver simplified transfers, coordinated baggage handling, and streamlined itineraries for B2B travel planners, consolidators, and corporate travel managers handling cross-border business and leisure trips.

Codeshare Highlights: Breaking Down the New Partnerships

airBaltic Partnership: Access to the Baltics

With airBaltic joining forces, Air India customers gain easy access to:

• Latvia (Riga)

• Estonia (Tallinn)

• Lithuania (Vilnius)

Connections are available through Air India’s European hubs, including Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Milan, Vienna, Zurich, London Gatwick, and Dubai.

This partnership opens doors for corporate travel and B2B trade growth with the Baltics, an emerging region for technology, startups, and business consulting.

Bulgaria Air Partnership: Unlocking Eastern Europe

Through Bulgaria Air, Air India will offer new connections to:

• Sofia

• Varna

• Burgas

These routes become accessible via Air India’s expanding gateways in London Heathrow, Paris, Frankfurt, Zurich, Milan, Amsterdam, and Tel Aviv, offering business travellers and consolidators excellent new travel combinations.

Cyprus Airways Partnership: Expanding into Southern Europe

Air India’s collaboration with Cyprus Airways enables access to:

• Larnaca (Cyprus) — a fast-growing hub for Mediterranean trade, corporate services, and luxury tourism.

Connections flow through key hubs like Paris, Milan, and Dubai, making the destination more reachable for B2B meetings, MICE events, and holiday travellers.

Uzbekistan Airways Partnership: Strengthening Central Asia Links

Air India’s partnership with Uzbekistan Airways enhances access to:

• Tashkent

• Samarkand

• Bukhara

• Nukus, Fergana, Namangan, Qarshi, Termez, Urgench

With direct flights available from Delhi, Mumbai, and Goa-Mopa, this opens up a growing Central Asian market for Indian corporates, tour operators, and freight forwarders exploring emerging Silk Road trade corridors.

Icelandair Codeshare: Seamless Access to Iceland & Northern Europe

Under a codeshare with Icelandair, Air India now extends its network to Reykjavik (KEF) via:

• London Heathrow & Gatwick

• Paris

• Frankfurt

• Amsterdam

• Copenhagen

• Milan

• Zurich

Icelandair will reciprocate by placing its ‘FI’ code on select Air India flights into India, deepening cross-connectivity between the Nordics and India’s tech, pharmaceutical, and MICE travel sectors.

Enhanced Global Reach for B2B Travel Planners

Through these combined partnerships, Air India is offering international travellers:

• Seamless one-ticket journeys across India, Europe, and Central Asia.

• Interline benefits include unified baggage handling and easy transfers.

• Direct access to over 30 Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Goa, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad.

For B2B travel agents, consolidators, and corporate planners, these new partnerships unlock entirely new opportunities for global conference travel, project assignments, MICE bookings, and high-end leisure travel itineraries.

Air India’s Global Expansion Strategy Gains Momentum

These agreements reflect Air India’s focused commitment to:

• Diversifying its international footprint

• Competing directly with global alliances

• Offering wider point-to-point options for Indian outbound and inbound traffic

• Boosting regional business corridors across Europe and Asia

By extending its partnerships with both emerging and established carriers, Air India continues to evolve from a legacy national carrier into a globally competitive network airline.

Conclusion: The Future of Seamless Global Travel

With these new codeshare and interline agreements, Air India is reshaping how Indian travellers connect globally. From corporate executives visiting Riga to tour groups exploring Cyprus or business development teams expanding into Central Asia, B2B travel managers now have more customised, efficient, and profitable options.

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