IndiGo, British Airways Announce New Codeshare Partnership

Codeshare agreement: Gurugram-based air carrier IndiGo and international carrier British Airways have announced a new codeshare partnership aimed at enhancing travel connectivity between India and the United Kingdom. Codeshare flights are available to be booked from today, September 21, for travel from October 12, 2023, subject to government nod, according to a joint statement issued by the airlines. Abhijit Dasgupta, Senior Vice President, Network Planning and Revenue Management at IndiGo, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, emphasising its potential to expand travel options for British Airways customers and promote trade, tourism, and student mobility between India and the UK. Under the codeshare agreement, British Airways will extend its reach by incorporating its flight codes onto several routes within IndiGo's network, the statement added. British Airways will now operate Thiruvananthapuram to London Heathrow via Mumbai, Rajkot to London Heathrow via Mumbai, and Vadodara to London Heathrow via Mumbai. The existing routes include Amritsar to London Heathrow via New Delhi, Kochi to London Heathrow via Mumbai, Ahmedabad to London Heathrow via Mumbai, Goa to London Heathrow via Mumbai, and Kolkata to London Heathrow via Mumbai. The collaboration will allow travellers, such as those travelling from Rajkot to London or transiting through London Heathrow, to book a single ticket for their entire journey, simplifying the process. IndiGo, with its fleet of A320 aircraft, has a robust domestic and regional network in India. British Airways passengers flying on codeshare flights to India will benefit from complimentary meals and the airline's baggage allowance in economy class, which includes two checked bags weighing up to 23 kg per person. Neil Chernoff, Director of Network and Alliances at British Airways, highlighted the airline's long-standing commitment to serving India, dating back to 1924. He noted that this partnership with IndiGo will enable travellers to book their entire journey on a single ticket, enhancing convenience and flexibility.