Air India and Taiwanese airline announce partnership, passengers to get new facilities

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu) – Indian airline Air India today announced a new interline partnership with Taiwan's Starlux Airlines, giving travelers across Asia another airline option.

Following this agreement between the two airlines, you will need to book a single ticket to avail of both Air India and Starlux flights. By booking a single airline ticket, you can avail of the services of either airline. Air India passengers will be able to reach Taipei via Southeast Asian cities such as Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, and Kuala Lumpur.

Additionally, Starlux customers will be able to enjoy direct flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru through shared gateways in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur. Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India, said, “We are delighted to partner with Starlux Airlines, a full-service luxury airline from Taiwan. This agreement reflects Air India's commitment to providing a premium experience to our passengers.”

Taiwan's Starlux Airlines is a boutique international airline serving over 30 routes from Taiwan to the United States, Japan, Macau, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.

It's worth noting that bookings for flights under this interline partnership are already available through travel agents worldwide. Furthermore, Air India has announced that bookings for this new partnership will soon be available directly through its official website and mobile app, providing convenience to travelers. Furthermore, there will be no hassles with baggage transfers between the two airlines, eliminating the need for rechecking of bags during layovers.