GURUGRAM : Air
India today announced that it has entered into a new codeshare partnership with
Uzbekistan Airways, strengthening its growing international network and
enhancing connectivity between India and Central Asia.
Effective 20 March
2026, Air India has begun placing its ‘AI’ designator code on Uzbekistan
Airways’ flights operating on key India–Uzbekistan routes, including
Delhi-Tashkent, Mumbai-Tashkent, Goa-Tashkent (seasonal route).
The new codeshare
partnership provides Air India guests seamless access to Tashkent from major
Indian gateways, with convenient onward domestic and international connections
on Air India’s extensive route network on a single ticket and baggage checked through
to their final destination.
Air India and
Uzbekistan Airways also maintain an interline partnership which further provides
onward connections from Tashkent to Bukhara, Qarshi, Nukus, Urgench, Termez,
Samarkand, Fergana, and Namangan.
Nipun Aggarwal, Chief
Commercial Officer, 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.”
Shukhrat Khudaykulov,
Chairman of the Board of Uzbekistan Airways, JSC, noted: "The
signing of the codeshare agreement between Uzbekistan Airways JSC and Air India
opens a new chapter in the development of aviation cooperation between our
countries. For us, this is a significant step in expanding our international
route network and creating additional opportunities for our passengers. On
behalf of Uzbekistan Airways JSC, I would like to express my gratitude to our
partners at Air India for their trust and constructive cooperation. 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."
The codeshare flights are
open for bookings on all channels, including Air India's official website (www.airindia.com), mobile app, and through travel agents.