Codeshare agreement allows Air India to place its ‘AI’ code on Virgin Australia flights
Air India and Virgin Australia have announced a new codeshare partnership that enhances travel connectivity between India and Australia.
According to the press statement, the agreement allows Air India to place its ‘AI’ code on Virgin Australia flights. The statement adds that this codeshare partnership will facilitate seamless travel for passengers from Delhi to major Australian cities including Melbourne and Sydney which currently operates 14 weekly flights from India to Australia using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Alistair Hartley
“We are pleased to partner with Air India to make it easier for their customers to explore everything Australia has to offer. India is a growing tourism market for Australia and this partnership will encourage travellers arriving on one of Air India’s 14 weekly flights to explore more of our wonderful country thanks to seamless onward connections on the Virgin Australia network,” says Alistair Hartley, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Virgin Australia.
As per the statement, Air India will operate codeshare flights to 16 cities, such as Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Gold Coast and Hobart, on the Virgin Australia network in Australia and New Zealand.
Nipun Aggarwal
“Australia is one of Air India’s most important international markets, so it is incredibly exciting for us to be partnering with Virgin Australia to expand our presence in the region. While the partnership provides greater ease and access for the large Indian diaspora spread across the continent, it also opens up a whole new range of destinations for holidaymakers,” says Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India.
Additionally, codeshare bookings have already started from February 11, with the first flights under this arrangement set to operate on February 18.
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