Economy, Banking and Finance · 21 January 2026

Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) sign commercial cooperation framework to deepen ties

Exam-focused facts from the 21 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Singapore Airlines holds a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India.
  • The carriers will explore ways to improve connectivity between Singapore and India.
  • Subject to regulatory approvals, the airlines aim to allow customers to book flights across both airlines under a single unified journey.
  • The pact could expand to include greater cross-participation in the airlines' corporate travel programmes.
  • The airlines will explore plans to progressively enhance privileges beyond the current Star Alliance benefits for members of Air India's Maharaja Club and SIA's KrisFlyer frequent flyer programmes.
  • The two airlines currently codeshare on 61 points in 20 countries and territories.

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