Air India, Singapore Airlines open each other's 126 weekly flights to booking
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Since October 15, 2026, Air India and Singapore Airlines flights between eight Indian cities and Singapore can be booked as standalone trips through either airline.
What Happened
Travellers flying between India and Singapore have more ways to book from this week. Since Thursday, October 15, 2026, customers can book eligible flights operated by Air India on Singapore Airlines' website, mobile app and appointed travel agents, and flights operated by Singapore Airlines through Air India's channels, as standalone trips. The change, announced by the two airlines on October 7, is the first phase of a Commercial Cooperation Framework Agreement between them. It covers 126 weekly flights between Singapore and eight Indian cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata and Mumbai. Until now, a codeshare booking made through one airline on a flight operated by the other had to include at least one flight operated by the airline selling the ticket.
Key Facts
- From October 15, 2026, Air India and Singapore Airlines flights between India and Singapore can be booked on a standalone basis through either airline.
- The change covers 126 weekly flights.
- Eight Indian cities are included: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata and Mumbai.
- Bookings can be made through each airline's website, app and appointed travel agencies.
- Previously, a codeshare booking had to include a flight operated by the selling airline.
- The existing codeshare covers 77 destinations in 27 countries and territories through hubs in Delhi, Mumbai and Singapore.
- Enhanced reciprocal frequent flyer benefits are expected in the second phase, reported for 2027.
Why It Matters
For Indian travellers, the change is practical. Someone in Kochi or Ahmedabad who prefers to book on one airline's website, or to collect points with one programme, can now buy a seat on the other airline's flight to Singapore directly, without needing to add a connecting leg. That widens the choice of departure times and fares on each route and makes it easier to compare options in one place.
With 126 weekly flights now open to booking through either airline, pooling their sales reach should make it easier for travellers to find seats, especially during busy periods such as the coming Diwali and year-end holidays.
The tie-up also shows how the two airlines are building their partnership step by step. This first phase deals with booking; the next is expected to bring better reciprocal benefits for frequent flyers, such as tier status perks, which reports place in 2027.
Travellers should check fare rules and baggage allowances for the specific flight before booking.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Effective date | October 15, 2026 |
| Weekly flights covered | 126 |
| Indian cities | Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai |
| Booking channels | Websites, apps, appointed travel agencies |
| Next phase | Reciprocal frequent flyer benefits (reported for 2027) |
Impact
Short-term: Travellers can now see and book more India-Singapore options through either airline, which may help those planning trips for the festive and holiday season.
Long-term: Deeper cooperation could lead to better-timed connections, shared lounges and loyalty benefits, and stronger competition with other airlines on India-Southeast Asia routes.
Who is affected: Passengers flying between the eight Indian cities and Singapore, members of the airlines' loyalty programmes, travel agents, and rival airlines on these routes.
Key Takeaway
From October 15, 2026, Air India and Singapore Airlines flights between eight Indian cities and Singapore can be booked through either airline, covering 126 weekly flights.
Questions and Answers
What changed for Air India and Singapore Airlines bookings on October 15, 2026?
Customers can now book eligible flights operated by either airline on a standalone basis through the other airline's website, app or travel agents. Earlier, such bookings had to include a flight operated by the selling airline.
Which Indian cities are covered?
Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata and Mumbai, covering 126 weekly flights to and from Singapore.
Will frequent flyer benefits change?
Enhanced reciprocal frequent flyer benefits are planned for a later phase, which reports place in 2027.
When was the Air India and Singapore Airlines change announced?
The two airlines announced it on October 7, 2026, as the first phase of their Commercial Cooperation Framework Agreement, with standalone bookings starting on October 15.
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