GARUDA INDONESIA and Singapore Airlines have extended their commercial partnership by signing a frequent flyer programme agreement. The pair also said they will potentially implement a revenue-sharing deal on flights between the two countries, subject to regulatory approval.
The frequent flyer agreement will allow members of the GarudaMiles and KrisFlyer scheme to earn and redeem miles on codeshare flights operated by both airlines. The agreement between the pair currently sees Garuda place its code on Singapore Airlines flights from Changi airport to the Indonesian cities of Bali, Jakarta, Medan and Surabaya, plus international routes to London/Heathrow, Johannesburg and Mumbai. Meanwhile, the latter adds its SQ IATA code on Garuda flights from Singapore to Bali, Jakarta and Surabaya.
Garuda’s CEO, Irfan Setiaputra, explained that the agreement forms part of the airline’s efforts to improve its performance. “Having the same mission in optimising the potential of the aviation business ecosystem in South East Asia after the pandemic, this initiative is certainly an important manifestation of both airlines’ commitment to continue strengthening our well-established co-operation,” Setiaputra explained.
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“This partnership is a special moment for us, which also marks the 58 years of Garuda Indonesia’s journey in connecting Indonesia and Singapore. In the future, we hope that this partnership will continue to enhance social, cultural, and tourism relations between Indonesia and