Singapore Airlines today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Thai Airways, from which they will work towards establishing a future strategic partnership between both companies.
As reported by the Singapore national carrier in a press release, this will allow for expanded codeshare agreements in the marketing of the two airlines’ services. In addition, they will explore the possibilities of a broader commercial collaboration, providing customers with “more options and value, as well as greater benefits and an enhanced travel experience”.
New codeshare agreements and an expanded network
As planned, they would initially offer codeshares on flights between Singapore-Changi International Airport (SIN) and Bangkok International Airport (BKK), the main hubs of Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways, respectively.
Thai Airways will also market Singapore Airlines flights to Johannesburg (JNB), Cape Town (CPT), New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA) and Vancouver (YVR) from the first quarter of 2023. The services still need to obtain the necessary regulatory approval.
In addition, further agreements will be explored that would include other points on both airlines’ networks, with the aim of enhancing Singapore and Thailand air connectivity, especially with Europe, India and the Southwest Pacific.
“Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways have had a close relationship for many years, which we aim to strengthen through this comprehensive agreement”, said Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines. “Both airlines have a loyal customer base, as well as extensive operations within South East Asia and around the world”, he added. Finally, he said the partnership will strengthen the growth of their operational bases and enhance the service offering of both companies.
Suvadhana Sibunruang, CEO of Thai Airways, said the partnership will allow “the expansion of the network to more service points in the United States, Canada, South Africa, Europe, India and South West Pacific routes”.
