Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a new strategic partnership.
Through the agreement, the airlines will codeshare extensively on each other’s services while exploring wide-ranging commercial collaboration.
In the initial phase, THAI and SIA will codeshare each other’s flight services between Singapore and Bangkok.
THAI will also codeshare on SIA’s flight services to Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa.
In the United States, destinations include Houston, Los Angeles, New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport), San Francisco, and Seattle as well as Vancouver in Canada by the first quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approval.
Both airlines’ networks will be explored to support increased air connectivity to Thailand and Singapore, as well as Europe, India, and South West Pacific routes.
Mr Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Airlines, said:
“SIA and THAI have had a close relationship for many years, which we aim to strengthen through this comprehensive agreement.
“Both airlines have a loyal customer base, as well as extensive operations within South East Asia and around the world.
“This is a win-win opportunity to support the growth of our respective hubs and enhance the options and service offerings for our customers.”
Mr Suvadhana Sibunruang, THAI Acting Chief Executive Officer, said:
“THAI and Singapore Airlines have shared a long-term relationship, and I am glad that this cooperation between the two airlines will certainly cater for the demand of travellers between Thailand, Singapore, and beyond.
“It will also enable the expansion of THAI’s network to more service points in the United States, Canada, South Africa, Europe, India, and South West Pacific routes.
“The codeshare arrangements will greatly benefit our customers in a range of service areas including the frequent flyer programme, customer experiences, lounge access, and airport ground services.
“The collaboration strengthens both the airlines’ networks as members of Star Alliance.”
For more information, visit singaporeair.com.
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