Air India partners with STARLUX Airlines to expand Asian connectivity

Air India on Wednesday announced an interline partnership with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines, aiming to expand travel options across Asia. This agreement allows for single-ticket itineraries that combine flights from both airlines, facilitating coordinated baggage handling and streamlined travel for passengers, Air India said in an official statement.

Through this partnership, Air India customers will be able to access Taipei via Southeast Asian gateways including Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur. In the statement, it was stated that STARLUX customers will have connections to Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru through these shared gateways.

Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India, said: “We are excited to partner with luxury full-service carrier STARLUX Airlines to enhance our customers’ travel options to Taiwan. This interline agreement aligns perfectly with Air India’s commitment to deliver world-class experiences for our guests, while STARLUX Airlines will connect its customers to various cities in India in full-service comfort through our strong network.” invites you to experience it.”

Bookings for the interline service can be made through travel agents and will soon be available through Air India’s website and mobile app. This initiative is part of Air India’s broader transformation strategy, which also includes the Vihaan.AI program following its return to Tata Sons in 2022. The airline has ordered 570 new aircraft and is updating the interiors of its existing fleet.

The Air India group, which includes Air India and Air India Express, operates more than 300 aircraft and serves 55 domestic and 45 international destinations.

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