SINGAPORE: From new amenity kits to revamped lounges, Singapore Airlines (SIA) is rolling out a fresh round of upgrades for passengers.

The airline announced a host of upcoming enhancements along with deeper partnerships with Air India, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Air China, even as it reported a first-quarter net loss of S$76mil (US$59mil) in a Singapore Exchange filing on Tuesday.

The deficit comes on the back of fuel costs having risen more than 78%, driven by skyrocketing oil prices due to the Middle East conflict – which has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, an immensely vital global shipping channel for oil and gas.

SIA said that Air India – in which it has a 25.1% stake – has made “tangible progress” in its transformation efforts, and that the Singapore carrier and its partner, Tata Sons, are committed to the Indian airline.

SIA added that it is deepening its commercial partnership with Air India by enhancing network connectivity, expanding code-share arrangements and collaborating on loyalty programmes.

These are expected to be rolled out progressively in 2026.

SIA has also received final regulatory approval for its commercial joint business with MAS.

Both companies have introduced joint-fare products for travel between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Other customer benefits in the works include reciprocal lounge access and coordinated flight schedules, delivering a more seamless travel experience, SIA said. — The Straits Times/ANN

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