Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Garuda Indonesia have officially established a joint venture (JV) partnership following approval from the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore.
This partnership enables collaboration in various commercial activities, such as revenue-sharing flights, schedule coordination, seamless connectivity, and joint sales and marketing initiatives. It is anticipated that this partnership will benefit both airlines and enhance air connectivity and travel options for passengers between Singapore and Indonesia.
The longstanding and highly effective codeshare cooperation has allowed airlines to provide smooth access to a wider network and destinations for their customers. This system has also helped airlines recover from the impacts of COVID-19, where maintenance capacity shortages hindered the reactivation of aircraft.
SIA and Garuda first announced their plans for a joint venture agreement in May 2023 to increase the passenger capacity between Singapore and Indonesia. In May 2024, they signed an agreement to explore revenue sharing arrangements and offer benefits to their frequent flyer members on codeshare flights.
Both airlines have also initiated deeper commercial partnerships with joint marketing efforts to promote tourism, including routes to Bali, Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya, Johannesburg, London and Mumbai.
Singapore Airlines has been a pioneer among Asian carriers in resuming operations post-pandemic, wisely managing capacity to always meet high demand. With an extensive international network covering over 70 destinations through its super-hub at Singapore's Changi Airport (SIN), Singapore Airlines is an ideal partner with a strong following.
Meanwhile, Garuda Indonesia, having served as the national flag carrier for over 70 years, has undergone significant transformation after facing challenging times during the pandemic. Garuda Indonesia successfully rebuilt its network, which now includes more than 35 domestic destinations and 15 international ones. Its success in the large domestic Asian market makes it a highly potential partner for SIA in this new partnership.
