- Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines formalised their partnership after regulatory approvals
- Plans include joint fares, coordinated schedules, and revenue-sharing flights
- Both airlines continue expanding regional and international codeshare routes
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have confirmed the formalisation of their joint business partnership following regulatory approvals from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia in January 2026 and the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore in July 2025.
The two airlines will establish deeper business partnerships which will enable them to enhance their flight services between Malaysia and Singapore.
The improved partnership between MAB and SIA will develop new initiatives which include revenue-sharing flights between the two countries and joint fare products and scheduled flight coordination and shared corporate travel services.
These measures are aimed at delivering a more seamless travel experience and optimising network efficiency. The airlines said further details of the initiatives will be communicated as they are implemented.
Datuk Captain Izham bin Ismail, Group Managing Director of Malaysia Aviation Group, said the formalisation of the partnership is a key step in advancing the Group's Long-Term Business Plan 3.0 and positioning Malaysia Airlines for its next phase of sustainable growth. He stated that the partnership shows both organizations dedication to improving regional travel links while providing better services to their customers.
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He stated, “This collaboration brings together complementary frequencies and aligned schedules, enabling deeper connectivity between Malaysia and Singapore. Over time, it reinforces Malaysia Airlines’ competitive position by enhancing scale, relevance, and network resilience across key markets”.
“I would like to thank the authorities in both Singapore and Malaysia, whose approvals pave the way for this deeper strategic partnership between Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. Our win-win collaboration strengthens both carriers’ operations, while delivering enhanced value to customers across our combined networks. This also reinforces the long-standing and deep people-to-people and trade links between Singapore and Malaysia, supporting economic growth and connectivity that will benefit both nations”, added Goh Choon Phong, CEO, Singapore Airlines.
The two airlines MAB and SIA have extended their codeshare partnership which began with their first agreement in October 2019. At present SIA operates codeshare flights with Malaysia Airlines that connect Kuala Lumpur to Singapore and London Heathrow and 15 domestic airports throughout Malaysia.
MAB operates codeshare flights with SIA that connect Singapore to Kuala Lumpur and Penang and provide long-haul access from Singapore to major cities including London Rome Zurich Johannesburg and Barcelona.