Delhi-Air India (AI) plans to add more than 10 new codeshare agreements in 2025 to expand connectivity in North America, Europe and Africa. These developments aim to complement Air India's international growth strategy from the hub of Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
Since its acquisition by Tata Group, Air India has established 19 codeshare partnerships. It connects travelers to more than 80 global destinations through major hubs such as Frankfurt (FRA), Toronto (YYZ) and Newark (EWR).
Air India Eyes New Codeshare Partners
Air India's current codeshare partners include Lufthansa (LH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA), and Air Canada (AC), which will significantly improve the airline's network beyond direct flight maps. These codeshares provide streamlined access to international destinations that otherwise require multiple reservations or transfers.
In addition to codeshare transactions, Air India benefits from its dialogue partnership with 109 carriers, offering all-in-one connections to over 800 global destinations. This strategy allows airlines to seamlessly integrate into the global aviation ecosystem while maintaining operational flexibility.
With its vision to increase international operations by 25% per year over the next three years, Air India is leveraging Codeshare as a scalable solution for rapid expansion. The FY25 already shows signs of strong international performance, tailoring to career goals.
Codeshare Partnership
An Air India official told ET that codeshare agreements not only bridge the gap in the airline's direct network, but also improve aircraft use and long-haul profitability. These partnerships are essential to increasing feeder traffic. Passerenters from small cities that connect to long distance routes via Air India Hub.
The new agreement adds value by increasing the visibility of the global booking system and helps Air India stay competitive with established airlines from the Middle East and Europe.
With more than 25,000 passengers currently travelling weekly through such arrangements, the airline has doubled international passenger volume and tripled booking revenue.
Air India follows two extended extension models. It exists directly in major secondary markets and uses codeshare to reach untapped regions. This hybrid approach allows for faster global market penetration without the immediate costs of new aircraft and routes.
Tata Group Airlines International Share
According to DGCA 2024 data, the Indian airline flew 48.5% of international passengers with India. Within this segment, Tata Group Airlines (Air India, Vistara (now merged with Air India), and Air India Express are calculating 26.1%.
The ongoing integration and global strategy of these airlines position TATA Air Group as a terrifying player in international aviation, directly challenging the dominant global career.
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