Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines have received regulatory approval from the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for their commercial joint venture.
This agreement allows the airlines to expand their partnership, focusing on initiatives such as joint revenue sharing flights, coordinated schedules for better connectivity, and collaborative sales and marketing efforts. Since initiating their partnership in May 2023, both airlines have already begun codesharing flights and implementing joint marketing campaigns.
Singapore Airlines and Garuda
Irfan Setiaputra, President and CEO of Garuda Indonesia, expressed enthusiasm about the approval, highlighting its importance in enhancing service quality and network expansion for both airlines.
He emphasized, “Having regulatory approval as the first step in a commercial agreement will provide more opportunity for developing well-executed strategic ideas.”
This joint venture aims to improve travel options for passengers, streamline mileage earning and redemption processes, and contribute to the recovery of Indonesian tourism post-pandemic.