Photo: Air India Air India today, March 31, 2026, announced entering a new codeshare partnership with Uzbekistan Airways, boosting its expanding global network while improving connectivity between India and Central Asia.
Effective March 20, 2026, Air India has started placing its ‘AI’ designator code on Uzbekistan Airways’ flights operating on important India–Uzbekistan routes. The list features Delhi-Tashkent, Mumbai-Tashkent, and the seasonal Goa-Tashkent route.
Guests will enjoy "seamless access to Tashkent from major Indian gateways", as well as convenient domestic and global connections on Air India’s network using a single ticket and baggage checked through to the final destination.
The two airways also run an interline partnership that offers additional connections from Tashkent to Bukhara, Qarshi, Nukus, Urgench, Termez, Samarkand, Fergana, and Namangan.
Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India:“ 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: "For us, this is a significant step in expanding our international route network and creating additional opportunities for our passengers. 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 new flights are already available for bookings on Air India's official website, as well as via travel agents and mobile apps.