Air India-Singapore Airlines Partnership Expands: More Flight Choices From 15 October

Air India and Singapore Airlines will remove a key restriction from their codeshare arrangement from 15 October 2026, allowing travellers to book eligible flights between India and Singapore through either airline without needing to combine flights operated by both carriers.

The change covers 126 weekly flights connecting Singapore with eight Indian cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata and Mumbai.

What Changes From October 15?

Currently, an Air India-operated codeshare flight booked through Singapore Airlines must be combined with an SIA-operated flight, and the reverse also applies.

From October 15, that condition disappears. Travellers will be able to book eligible India-Singapore flights operated by either airline separately through:

• Air India’s website and mobile app
• Singapore Airlines’ website and mobile app
• Appointed travel agencies

For Indian travellers, this means more combinations when comparing schedules, fares and onward connections through Singapore.

The broader trend is clear: airlines are using partnerships to expand network reach without adding every route to their own schedules.

Frequent Flyer Benefits Expand

The two airlines have already widened mileage earning opportunities. Since April 2026, Maharaja Club and KrisFlyer members have been able to earn miles across more eligible booking classes and cabin categories on flights operated by either carrier.

From Q2 2027, the partnership will go a step further.

Eligible elite members will receive additional benefits, including:

• Maharaja Club Platinum and KrisFlyer PPS Club: Priority check-in and boarding
• Maharaja Club Silver and KrisFlyer Elite Silver: Additional baggage allowance and priority boarding

These benefits will apply on eligible routes and will complement existing Star Alliance privileges.

More Connectivity Planned

Air India and Singapore Airlines are also working on improved schedule coordination, with the aim of reducing connection times and long waits.

The airlines are planning additional initiatives for corporate travellers and further improvements to the overall booking and travel experience.

Their existing codeshare agreement already covers 77 destinations across 27 countries and territories, with Delhi, Mumbai and Singapore serving as key hubs for connecting passengers across Asia, Europe, North America and Australia.

Travelobiz Take:

We see this as a practical upgrade for Indian travellers, offering more booking flexibility today and better frequent flyer benefits later. The October change is immediately useful.