SIA-Spanair to Cooperate & Market

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Spanair (Spain) in cooperation with the operational and marketing (codeshare) to facilitate the passengers of the two airlines had reached the final destination.
Codeshare with effect from May 17, 2010 that allows passengers of Singapore Airlines Singapore route - Barcelona went on to use the route Spanair to Barcelona - Madrid, Barcelona - Palma Mallorca, and Barcelona - Bilbao.

Meanwhile Spanair passenger could use the services of Singapore Airlines for travel from Barcelona to Singapore.

Huang Cheng Eng, EVP Marketing & the Regions Singapore Airlines, said the two airlines codeshare will also improve connectivity between Singapore and three important cities in Spain.

"This reflects our commitment to offer convenient connections and greater flexibility to customers when they make travel plans by offering more choice destinations," he said via press release, today.

Nuria Tarre Spanair Commercial Director said the partnership will offer more connectivity.

"Our partnership with Singapore Airlines will offer more connectivity, more comfort and a host of premium benefits such as VIP lounges we are different in some airports," he said.

Singapore Airlines is currently listed as a five star airline version of Skytrax, while Spanair is three star airlines.