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Air India·Star Alliance
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
Air India operates Maharaja Club (formerly Flying Returns). The currency is Maharaja Club points.
Points earn on spend and fare class.
Tiers run: Base → Silver → Gold → Platinum.
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.
Points expire after a defined period from earning.
No widely available US co-brand card; Star Alliance partner programmes are the practical accumulation route.
Maharaja Club elite members and Star Alliance Gold receive extra allowance.
Points expire after a defined period from earning.
Base, Silver, Gold, Platinum. Points earn on spend and fare class.
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.
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.