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Air India has appointed Airesources Incorporated as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in the Philippines, with the aim of providing reservations, ticketing, and marketing support for the airline’s passenger business in the country. This partnership will allow Air India to engage with travel agents and customers in the Philippines, despite not having any direct flights to the Philippines. The nearest gateway destinations Air India serves are Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore.
Airesources Inc President Ella Sanchez expressed her commitment to utilizing Air India’s extensive network and strengthening its presence in the Philippine market. The partnership will provide Filipino customers with access to Air India’s extensive network, which includes destinations in Southeast Asia, Europe, the US, and Canada.
Air India operates direct flights to six destinations in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Bangkok, and Phuket (Thailand), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Bali (Indonesia), and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). The airline’s services to these points in Southeast Asia also offer convenient one-stop connections to destinations in Europe, the US, and Canada via its hubs in Delhi or Mumbai.
Recently, Air India confirmed an order for 100 widebody and narrowbody Airbus aircraft, adding to its previous orders for 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing announced in 2023. This brings the total number of new aircraft ordered to 570. This significant expansion of its fleet will enable Air India to grow its network and improve its services to passengers.