Air India and Standard Chartered have announced a partnership combining international banking services with Air India’s Maharaja Club loyalty programme to serve Global Indians in Singapore and the UAE.

Launching in the coming weeks, the initiative will offer eligible affluent clients Maharaja Club Gold or Silver status, unlocking benefits including priority check-in, additional baggage allowance, lounge access and bonus points.

Gold members will also receive Star Alliance Gold privileges, including access to more than 1,000 airport lounges worldwide.

Eligible Air India customers will also gain access to Standard Chartered’s wealth management services, dedicated relationship managers and tailored cross-border financial solutions.

Rajesh Kannan, Head, Wealth and Retail Banking, UAE & Jersey, and Head, Global Indian Clients, Standard Chartered, said: "This partnership brings together two trusted heritage brands to create a distinctive proposition for Global Indians, whose lives, business and ambitions increasingly span borders. By combining Air India's expanding global footprint with Standard Chartered's international network and wealth capabilities, we are delivering exclusive multi-market travel benefits to our affluent clients while supporting their broader global lifestyle, business and wealth management needs."

Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India, said: "As Air India continues its transformation into a world-class global airline, we are focused on deepening our engagement with the global Indian community. This partnership with Standard Chartered enables us to expand Maharaja Club across key international markets, offering customers immediate access to premium status, enhanced travel benefits and global recognition. Combined with Standard Chartered’s cross-border banking and wealth management expertise, the proposition supports the increasingly international lifestyles of our customers while strengthening their connection with Air India.” -TradeArabia News Service