Air India–Singapore Airlines Deal Boosts India–Singapore Flights

Air India and Singapore Airlines deepen cooperation to improve India–Singapore flights, offering smoother connections, shared bookings, and enhanced frequent flyer benefits for corporate and B2B travel planners.

A Strategic Move for India–Singapore Air Travel

Air India and Singapore Airlines have taken a significant step toward closer operational cooperation, reinforcing one of Asia’s most important aviation corridors.

The two carriers signed a new cooperation agreement in Mumbai on 16 January 2026, signaling a clear intent to simplify travel, improve connectivity, and unlock more value for frequent and corporate travellers flying between India and Singapore.

The agreement was formalised by Campbell Wilson, CEO of Air India, and Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines.

What This Agreement Means for B2B Travel Stakeholders

This is more than a routine airline MoU.

Once regulatory approvals and detailed commercial frameworks are in place, both airlines plan to align flight schedules and booking systems more closely. For travel agents and corporate planners, this could translate into:

• Seamless end-to-end itineraries across both airlines

• Single-ticket bookings instead of fragmented sectors

• Greater flexibility in fare combinations and inventory access

For consolidators and TMCs, smoother interline and codeshare workflows can reduce servicing friction and improve client satisfaction.

Improved Schedules and Smoother Hub Transfers

A key focus area is tighter schedule coordination.

Better-aligned departure and arrival times can significantly reduce layovers and misconnect risks at major hubs such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Singapore’s Changi Airport.

For long-haul travellers and premium corporate traffic, these improvements directly enhance journey reliability and comfort—an important factor in corporate travel policy decisions.

Enhanced Value for Corporate and Frequent Flyer Programs

The cooperation goes beyond flight timings.

Both airlines are evaluating deeper integration of corporate travel programmes and frequent flyer ecosystems. Discussions include expanding benefits for members of Air India’s Maharaja Club and Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer, potentially offering privileges beyond existing Star Alliance frameworks.

For business travel managers, this could mean stronger loyalty propositions and better value across multinational travel portfolios.

Potential Expansion Beyond India–Singapore Routes

While the immediate focus remains the India–Singapore market, both airlines have indicated interest in extending cooperation into select global markets.

If approved, this could improve onward connectivity into Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, and other long-haul regions—strengthening hub relevance for both carriers and opening new routing options for B2B distribution partners.

Built on an Already Strong Codeshare Foundation

This expanded cooperation is not starting from zero.

Air India and Singapore Airlines already codeshare across 61 destinations in 20 countries and territories. In October 2024, the partnership was further strengthened with the addition of 51 new domestic and international routes across both networks.

The latest agreement aims to optimise and scale this existing framework rather than reinvent it.

What Travel Professionals Should Expect Next

Implementation will be phased, subject to regulatory clearances and commercial alignment.

Travel agents and corporate planners should watch for gradual enhancements in booking flows, schedule coordination, and loyalty benefits rather than immediate, sweeping changes.

That said, for anyone actively managing India–Singapore or Asia-focused corporate travel, this partnership signals meaningful long-term gains.

Key Takeaway for B2B Travel Professionals

This deeper Air India–Singapore Airlines cooperation strengthens one of Asia’s most critical air corridors. For B2B travel agents, consolidators, and corporate planners, it promises smoother operations, better connectivity, and stronger value propositions for high-frequency and premium travellers.

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