SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) and Virgin Australia launched earlier this month the first phase of their alliance (TTG Asia e-Daily, June 7), commencing an initial interline agreement and offering reciprocal lounge access to their respective customers.
SIA’s executive vice president commercial, Mak Swee Wah, said: “Customers can now experience the first benefits of this landmark agreement with Virgin Australia.”
Through the initial interline agreement, SIA customers are able to connect to a range of Australian destinations served by Virgin Australia on one ticket, with terminal transfers included.
SIA’s KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members will have access to Virgin Australia’s six domestic lounges, while Virgin Australia’s Velocity Gold members will have access to SIA-operated lounges in 14 cities.
Virgin Australia ditched similar arrangements with Malaysia Airlines in June (TTG Asia e-Daily, June 30).
