Air India Announces Partnership With Alaska Airlines

Air India announced on November 4 the agreement to enter into an interline partnership with Alaska Airlines to enhance connectivity.

Announcing A Partnership

As part of the newly announced interline partnership, Air India’s international network will be strengthened considerably.

Notably, guests will enjoy seamless connections from New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, San Fransico and Vancouver gateways.

These gateways will serve as crucial hubs for other destinations across the Alaska Airlines network. The focus has been on cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Specifically, the following points on the Alaska Airlines network from current Air India gateways in North America will be available.

• New York JFK: Portland, San Diego, Seattle
• Newark-New Jersey: Los Angeles, Portland, San Diego, Seattle.
• Chicago: Portland, Seattle, Anchorage, Boise.
• Washington DC: Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle.
• San Francisco: 26 points in the USA and 6 in Mexico
  USA: Salt Lake City, Orange County, Tampa, Anchorage, Austin, Boise, Boston, Bozeman Yellowstone, Dallas Love Field, Reagan National, Fort Lauderdale, Spokane, Honolulu, Jackson Hole, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando, Missoula, Montana, Kahului, Seattle Paine Field, Portland, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Redmond, San Diego, Seattle.
• Mexico: Los Cabos, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Cancún, Loreto International, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta.
• Vancouver: Seattle

Comments From Executive

The tie-up with Alaska Air will expand our international footprint in the US and Canada and even extend our reach to Mexico boosting our network expansion plans. It will help us offer more choice to our guests and mark a significant step forward in our mission to enhance connectivity.

Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial & Transformation Officer, Air India

Looking At The Air India Fleet

Air India operates a fleet of 117 in-service aircraft across several Airbus and Boeing types.

When measured by active units, the airline’s most significant aircraft type is the A320neo, which has quickly amassed 29 in-service units.

Notably, the airline also has 26 787-8s in service across the international network.

In the future, the airline will acquire several critical widebody aircraft, including the A350 as early as this year, more 787s and the 777X.

Inside The Aircraft Alaska Airlines Flies

Alaska Airlines meanwhile flies 223 aircraft for its mainline operation spread across all Boeing-produced types in the 737 family.

The move to Boeing follows the retirement of Airbus-produced aircraft.

The largest fleet type by active units is the 737-900ER, with 79 in service. However, this is closely followed by 60 737-9s and 58 737-800s.