Singapore Airlines Can Now Sell You an Air India Seat on Its Own

A practical change for anyone flying between India and Singapore took effect on October 15. Air India and Singapore Airlines can now sell eligible flights operated by the other carrier through their own websites, apps and travel agents, without requiring the booking to include a flight on the selling airline.

The arrangement covers 126 weekly flights between Singapore and eight Indian cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata and Mumbai. In practice, a traveler who prefers one airline’s booking tools can now buy the other’s seat there as a standalone ticket.

Frequent flyers get more. Members of Air India’s Maharaja Club and Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer can already earn miles on more booking classes and eligible flights on either carrier. From the second quarter of 2027, top-tier members are due priority check-in and boarding, while Silver-level members are promised extra baggage allowance and priority boarding.

The airlines say they are also working on better schedule connections to cut layovers and on corporate offerings, though no dates have been given. Both carriers belong to Star Alliance, so some reciprocal privileges already existed. Check fare rules before booking, since earning and benefits can vary by ticket class.

Sources: Business Today, eTurboNews