Air India, Thai Airways to enter into codeshare agreement this year, expand travel options for travellers

Air India and Thai Airways plan to enter into a codeshare agreement this year, under which the carriers will expand travel options for travellers between India and Thailand.

Air India and THAI intend to enter into a codeshare agreement in 2026, subject to the requisite regulatory approvals, designed to expand travel options for travellers between India and Thailand and deliver enhanced customer value across their respective networks, the Tata Group-owned carrier said in a release on Monday.

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Building on the existing interim pact, the two airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday to explore a deeper partnership aimed at boosting connectivity between Thailand, India, and destinations beyond.

Under the pact, the two Star Alliance member carriers intend to place their respective designator codes (‘AI’ for Air India and ‘TG’ for THAI) on each other’s flights between India and Thailand. The same would also be applicable on select international routes from the two countries.

"As Asia reinforces its position at the centre of global growth, deeper collaboration between leading airlines will be key to enabling that growth by making travel more seamless and accessible," said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Air India. "This MoU with Thai Airways brings together two carriers with complementary strengths and a shared commitment to service excellence. It also supports Air India’s broader ambition to strengthen India’s connectivity with the world, offering our customers more choice and greater value."

Air India and Thai Airways aim to provide their customers with convenient access to several destinations across Asia, North America, and Europe.

The specific terms governing the proposed codeshare agreement will be announced in due course, the airline airline said.

"The MoU with Air India marks a meaningful milestone in our strategy to strengthen the regional connectivity and better serve to passengers traveling between Thailand, India and destination beyond," said Chai Eamsiri, Chief Executive Officer, THAI, adding that it also reflects the shared commitment of both airlines to supporting economic growth, promoting people-to-people exchanges, while contributing to broader cooperation between the two countries.