Air India has signed a codeshare agreement with Uzbekistan Airways, placing its ‘AI’ designator code on the Uzbek carrier’s flights between India and Tashkent, the airline announced on March 31.
The arrangement, which took effect on March 20, covers routes between Delhi and Tashkent, Mumbai and Tashkent, and a seasonal service between Goa and Tashkent. Air India Passengers can book the full journey on a single ticket, with baggage checked through to their final destination.
The two airlines also maintain an interline partnership, which provides onward connections from Tashkent to Bukhara, Qarshi, Nukus, Urgench, Termez, Samarkand, Fergana, and Namangan. Air India
Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer of Air India, said: “We are delighted to partner with Uzbekistan Airways as we continue to expand Air India’s global footprint. Tashkent is an increasingly important destination for leisure, business, and cultural travel, and this partnership allows us to offer our guests more choice and convenience while strengthening India’s air links with Central Asia.” — Air India press release, March 31
Codeshare flights are open for bookings through Air India’s official website, mobile app, and travel agents. Air India
Shukhrat Khudaykulov, Chairman of the Board of Uzbekistan Airways, JSC, said the agreement was a meaningful step for the Uzbek carrier. “For us, this is a significant step in expanding our international route network and creating additional opportunities for our passengers. We anticipate that this agreement will serve as a solid foundation for the further development of our partnership and the implementation of new joint initiatives in the aviation industry.”