Air India·Star Alliance
Every Air India fare brand compared: what is included, what is restricted, and which cheap fare ends up costing more once you add a bag.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
Includes: Two checked pieces on US routes and standard seat selection. Watch out for: Change fee applies.
Includes: Free changes and refundability. Watch out for: Priced above Comfort.
Includes: Lie-flat seat on retrofitted and new aircraft, two checked pieces, lounge access. Watch out for: Non-retrofitted aircraft carry an older and materially worse Business cabin — verify the aircraft before paying a premium.
Air India operates: Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class, First Class (limited aircraft).
One cabin bag up to 8 kg (17 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy. Indian airports apply a security stamp to cabin bag tags at some checkpoints, so keep the tag attached until you board. US–India routes allow two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy — the generous allowance reflects the heavy visiting-friends-and-relatives traffic on these routes.
Varies by fare family; Flex changes free plus fare difference.
Economy Comfort. Includes: Two checked pieces on US routes and standard seat selection. Restriction: Change fee applies.
US–India routes allow two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy — the generous allowance reflects the heavy visiting-friends-and-relatives traffic on these routes.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.