DELHI- Air India (AI) plans to add over 10 new codeshare agreements in FY25 to expand connectivity across North America, Europe, and Africa. These developments aim to complement Air India’s international growth strategy from its hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
Since its acquisition by the Tata Group, Air India has established 19 codeshare partnerships—connecting travelers to over 80 global destinations through major hubs like Frankfurt (FRA), Toronto (YYZ), and Newark (EWR).
Photo: Siddh Dhuri | MumbaiPlanesAir India Eyes New Codeshare Partners
Air India’s current codeshare partners include Lufthansa (LH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA), and Air Canada (AC), significantly boosting the airline’s network beyond its direct flight map. These codeshares now provide streamlined access to international destinations that would otherwise require multiple bookings or transfers.
In addition to codeshare deals, Air India benefits from interline partnerships with 109 carriers, collectively offering connections to more than 800 global destinations. This strategy allows the airline to integrate seamlessly into the global aviation ecosystem while maintaining operational flexibility.
With a vision to grow its international operations by 25% annually over the next three years, Air India is leveraging codeshares as a scalable solution for rapid expansion. FY25 already shows signs of strong international performance, aligning with the carrier’s targets.
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The Air India officials told ET that the codeshare agreements not only fill gaps in the airline’s direct network but also improve aircraft utilization and long-haul profitability. These partnerships are critical for increasing feeder traffic—passengers from smaller cities who connect through Air India hubs to long-haul routes.
Each new agreement adds value by increasing visibility in global reservation systems, helping Air India stay competitive against established carriers from the Middle East and Europe.
With over 25,000 passengers now traveling weekly through such arrangements, the airline has doubled its international passenger volume and tripled its booking revenue.
Air India follows a two-pronged expansion model: building direct presence in key secondary markets while using codeshares to reach untapped regions. This hybrid approach allows faster global market penetration without the immediate costs of new aircraft or routes.
Photo: Air IndiaTata Group Airlines International Share
As per DGCA 2024 data, Indian carriers flew 48.5% of international passengers to and from India. Within this segment, Tata Group airlines—Air India, Vistara (now merged with Air India), and Air India Express—accounted for 26.1%.
The ongoing integration and global strategy of these airlines position the Tata aviation group as a formidable player in international aviation, directly challenging dominant global carriers.
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