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News18
7 days ago
- Business
- News18
Air India Adds 16 New Destinations Across 6 Countries With 4 New Airline Partnerships
Last Updated: These new interline agreements have been signed with airBaltic, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, and Uzbekistan Airways. Air India, India's leading international airline, has teamed up with four major carriers from emerging markets. This move will make it much easier for travellers to reach 16 new destinations across six countries – mainly in Eastern Europe, the Baltics, and Central Asia. These new interline agreements have been signed with airBaltic, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, and Uzbekistan Airways. The announcement was made during the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting held in New Delhi. What Does This Mean for You? These partnerships will offer seamless travel options. Passengers can now book single-ticket journeys that include flights from Air India and the partner airline, with coordinated baggage allowance and handling – making travel smoother and simpler. Where You Can Fly with Each Partner airBaltic Bulgaria Air Uzbekistan Airways Wider Access to Indian Cities for Partner Airline Customers In return, passengers flying with the partner airlines can now easily reach over 30 Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Goa, and Amritsar using Air India's domestic network. 'Our partnerships with airBaltic, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, and Uzbekistan Airways, bring more travel options and smoother journeys for our growing base of customers worldwide as well as reinforce India's rising status as a key global aviation hub," said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. How to Book Travellers can book these interline connections progressively through: First Published: June 04, 2025, 09:17 IST
Times of Oman
7 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Air India enters 4 new interline partnerships for greater access to Europe and Central Asia
New Delhi: Air India, India's leading global airline, on Tuesday announced that it has entered interline partnerships with four major airlines from emerging markets, significantly enhancing connectivity to Europe, particularly the Baltic region and parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The partnerships will provide Air India guests seamless travel options to 16 more destinations across 6 countries in these regions while making India easier to access for the passengers of the respective partner airlines, the company said in a release. Air India signed these interline agreements with Airbaltic, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, and Uzbekistan Airways on the sidelines of the ongoing 81st IATA AGM in New Delhi, it said. The new partnerships further strengthen Air India's position as a global connector, enabling a passenger to travel across continents with a single-ticket itinerary that combines Air India flights with those of its partner airlines as well as coordinated baggage allowance & handling. The airline, airBaltic, provides access to Riga (Latvia), Tallinn (Estonia), and Vilnius (Lithuania) via Air India's European gateways at Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London Gatwick, Milan-Malpensa, Vienna, Zurich, or Dubai. Bulgaria Air provides access to Sofia via Air India's gateways at London Heathrow, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Milan, Zurich, and Tel Aviv, supporting travel to the vibrant Eastern European city. Air India guests can also make further connections from Sofia to other Bulgarian cities such as Varna and Burgas. Cyprus Airways provides access to Larnaca (Cyprus) via Air India's European gateways at Paris, Milan, and Dubai, opening one of the Mediterranean's key cultural and economic hubs for Indian travellers. Uzbekistan Airways provides access to Tashkent from Delhi, Mumbai, and Goa-Mopa (GOX), as well as further onward connections from Tashkent to Bukhara, Qarshi, Nukus, Urgench, Termez, Samarkand, Fergana, and Namangan. Conversely, Air India will provide convenient access to more than 30 Indian cities to the customers of its four artner airlines, including but not limited to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Goa, and Kochi, the release added. "These four new interline partnerships significantly enhance Air India's global reach and open seamless pathways to vibrant cities across some of the most important emerging markets of today," said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. "Our partnerships with airBaltic, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, and Uzbekistan Airways, bring more travel options and smoother journeys for our growing base of customers worldwide as well as reinforce India's rising status as a key global aviation hub."
Express Tribune
15-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Direct Tashkent-Islamabad flights to start in May: Uzbekistan Airway
An Airbus A320-200 plane of National air company 'Uzbekistan Airways' takes off at the National Airport Minsk, Belarus on April 19, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS Listen to article Uzbekistan Airways has announced the commencement of direct flights between Tashkent and Islamabad, set to begin on May 24, according to Arab News. Initially, the airline will operate weekly flights every Saturday. Discussions are currently underway with Civil Aviation Authority to finalise the necessary logistical and regulatory arrangements. Subject to demand and operational considerations, the frequency of flights is expected to increase over time. In addition to the Tashkent-Islamabad route, Uzbekistan Airways is exploring plans to introduce direct flights to Karachi in the near future. Currently, Uzbekistan Airways operates bi-weekly flights between Tashkent and Lahore on Wednesdays and Fridays, providing essential air connectivity between the two countries. The new air link is anticipated to bolster people-to-people exchanges, trade, and tourism between Uzbekistan and Pakistan. The initiative is the result of joint efforts by the Uzbek embassy in Islamabad and Uzbekistan Airways JSC, aiming to deepen cooperation and foster stronger ties between the two nations.
Arab News
15-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Uzbekistan Airways to launch direct flights between Tashkent, Islamabad from May
ISLAMABAD: Uzbekistan Airways is set to launch direct flights between Tashkent and Islamabad starting May 24 in a 'significant step toward enhancing bilateral connectivity,' state-run APP news agency reported on Tuesday. The new route is expected to bolster people-to-people exchanges, trade and tourism between Uzbekistan and Pakistan, APP said, quoting the Uzbek Embassy in Islamabad. The airline already operates bi-weekly flights between Tashkent and Lahore on Wednesdays and Fridays. 'In the initial phase, the airline will operate weekly flights every Saturday,' the state news agency said. 'Discussions are currently ongoing with Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority to finalize the necessary logistical and regulatory arrangements. Subject to demand and operational considerations, the frequency of flights is expected to increase over time.' In addition to the Tashkent-Islamabad route, Uzbekistan Airways is also exploring plans to introduce direct flights to Karachi, Pakistan's largest city and economic hub, in the near future. 'The expansion of Uzbekistan Airways' flight network is anticipated to offer greater convenience for travelers, while simultaneously contributing to increased tourism and stronger economic and cultural exchanges between Uzbekistan and Pakistan,' the APP report said.
Broadcast Pro
09-04-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Neo Space Group and Uzbekistan Airways to launch in-flight connectivity
The collaboration will introduce high-speed satellite-based internet, transforming the passenger experience on Uzbekistan Airways A321neos. Neo Space Group (NSG), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabias provider of commercial space services, has announced a landmark partnership with Uzbekistan Airways to introduce cutting-edge in-flight connectivity (IFC) services aboard the airlines upcoming Airbus A321neo fleet. This initiative marks a major step toward transforming air travel in Central Asia by enabling passengers to access high-speed internet throughout their flights. Beginning in 2026, NSG will equip Uzbekistan Airways' A321neo aircraft with its next-generation IFC solutions, delivering seamless connectivity across both regional and long-haul routes. Enabled by NSGs partnership with SESs Open Orbits multi-orbit satellite network, the service will support streaming, real-time messaging, and in-flight productivityushering in a new era of digital transformation for the airline and the region. Philippe Carette, NSGs Chief Operating Officer and President of NSGs Satellite Communications Division, said: 'Uzbekistan Airways is setting a new standard for in-flight connectivity in Central Asia, and we are proud to be their partner in this journey. NSGs industry-leading satellite technology will enable passengers to enjoy seamless, high-speed internet, redefining how they stay connected in the air. This partnership underscores our commitment to delivering next-generation digital aviation solutions and expanding IFC capabilities in emerging markets.' Shukhrat Khudaykulov, Chairman of the Board of Uzbekistan Airways added: 'As Uzbekistans national carrier, we continuously strive to offer world-class experiences to our passengers. Partnering with NSG to introduce state-of-the-art in-flight connectivity is a major milestone, ensuring that our travellers can stay connected, productive, and entertained throughout their flights. This collaboration marks an important step in our commitment to innovation and enhancing passenger comfort. We believe that staying connected at 35,000 feet is no longer a luxury, but an essential part of the journey, and we are proud to bring this service to our valued passengers.' The rollout of NSGs IFC services on Uzbekistan Airways aligns with broader aviation and digital transformation goals in the region. As global demand for in-flight connectivity continues to grow, Uzbekistan Airways is positioning itself as a technology leader by integrating world-class digital services into its fleet. The implementation is expected to begin in early 2026 with the first A321neo being Line-Fit delivered to offer high-speed IFC services, followed by further A321neos as part of the roll out schedule. NSGs advanced IFC solution combines Display Interactives Skywaves traffic management system with the seamless SkyFly passenger interface, powered by multi-orbit connectivity. Using the SES Open Orbits network, delivers high-speed low-latency internet. NSG also partners with top aerospace firms to offer flexible hardware solutions, enabling efficient IFC deployment.
