Thai Airways X Singapore Airlines Sign MoU To Pursue New Strategic Partnership
Monday 19th of December 2022
Earlier this month, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pursue a new strategic partnership. Under this MoU, the airlines will be progressively increasing the code sharing on each other’s services and exploring avenues that commit to high-outreach commercial collaborations. Through this, both airlines aim to provide their dedicated customers with a wide selection of options and value as well as add to the benefits for a more elevated travel experience.
In its pilot phase, THAI and SIA will initially codeshare each other’s flight services between Singapore and Bangkok. However, in the first quarter of 2023, THAI will be extending its codeshare on SIA’s flight services to include several destinations in Africa and the Americas. This includes Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa, Los Angeles, New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport), San Fransisco and Seattle in the United States of America and Vancouver in Canada.
Moreover, multiple codeshare arrangements to points in both airlines’ global networks will be explored to cater to air connectivity. Some of the points featured include Thailand and Bangkok and points in Europe, India and routes in the South West Pacific.
Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Airlines, Mr. Goh Choon Phong remarked on the occasion “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, stated “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 services 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”.