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Air India Loyalty Program — Earning, Tiers & Redemptions
Air India Loyalty Program — Earning, Tiers & Redemptions — Summary
How the Air India frequent flyer program works: how miles are earned, elite tiers, redemption value, expiry rules and which credit cards help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- The program: Air India operates Maharaja Club (formerly Flying Returns).
- How you earn: Points earn on spend and fare class..
- Elite tiers: Tiers run: Base → Silver → Gold → Platinum..
- Redeeming: Maharaja Club redeems on Air India and Star Alliance partners.
The program
Air India operates Maharaja Club (formerly Flying Returns). The currency is Maharaja Club points.
How you earn
Points earn on spend and fare class.
Elite tiers
Tiers run: Base → Silver → Gold → Platinum.
Redeeming
Maharaja Club redeems on Air India and Star Alliance partners. United MileagePlus and Aeroplan also redeem on Air India and are often easier for US travellers.
Do the miles expire?
Points expire after a defined period from earning.
Credit cards and transfers
No widely available US co-brand card; Star Alliance partner programmes are the practical accumulation route.
Baggage benefits from status
Maharaja Club elite members and Star Alliance Gold receive extra allowance.
Air India loyalty program — common questions
Do Air India miles expire?
Points expire after a defined period from earning.
What are the Maharaja Club (formerly Flying Returns) elite tiers?
Base, Silver, Gold, Platinum. Points earn on spend and fare class.
What is the best way to redeem Maharaja Club points?
Maharaja Club redeems on Air India and Star Alliance partners. United MileagePlus and Aeroplan also redeem on Air India and are often easier for US travellers.
More Air India help
Booking Air India? Talk to a US travel consultant.
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.