Air India and Thai Airways deepen partnership to expand travel options between Thailand, India and beyond

Air India, India’s leading global airline, and Thai Airways International (THAI), Thailand’s national carrier, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) building on their existing interline agreement, to explore a deeper partnership aimed at boosting connectivity between Thailand, India, and destinations beyond, leveraging each other’s global network strengths.

Key Details
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 7 June 2026 at the IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro.
- Builds on their existing interline agreement to deepen cooperation.
- Both carriers are Star Alliance members.

Partnership Goals
- Codeshare Agreement (2026): Subject to regulatory approvals, Air India (AI) and Thai Airways (TG) will place their codes on each other’s flights.
- Expanded Connectivity: Coverage between India and Thailand plus select international routes across Asia, North America, and Europe.
- Customer Benefits: More travel options, seamless access to destinations, and enhanced value across networks.

Leadership Perspectives
- Campbell Wilson (Air India CEO): Highlighted India–Thailand’s cultural ties, tourism, and business flows; emphasized collaboration as key to Asia’s growth and Air India’s ambition to strengthen global connectivity.
- Chai Eamsiri (Thai Airways CEO): Framed the MoU as a milestone to strengthen regional connectivity, support economic growth, and promote people-to-people exchanges.

👉 In essence, this partnership is about making travel between India, Thailand, and beyond more seamless and accessible, while reinforcing both airlines’ global strategies.