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Air India Seat Selection & Upgrades
Air India Seat Selection & Upgrades — Summary
How Air India seat selection works by fare, extra legroom options, upgrade routes, and the family seating rules that let children sit with a parent free.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Choosing a seat: Charged on the most restricted fares; free on higher fares and for elite members..
- Extra legroom: Extra legroom seats sold at a premium.
- Upgrades: Maharaja Club upgrade awards and paid upgrades..
- Seating children with a parent: Families are seated together; bassinets and children's meals are available..
Choosing a seat
Charged on the most restricted fares; free on higher fares and for elite members.
Extra legroom
Extra legroom seats sold at a premium. Premium Economy is a genuine separate cabin on new and retrofitted aircraft.
Upgrades
Maharaja Club upgrade awards and paid upgrades.
Seating children with a parent
Families are seated together; bassinets and children's meals are available.
Cabins available
Air India operates: Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class, First Class (limited aircraft).
Air India seats & upgrades — common questions
Do I have to pay to choose a seat on Air India?
Charged on the most restricted fares; free on higher fares and for elite members.
Can my child sit with me on Air India?
Families are seated together; bassinets and children's meals are available.
How do I upgrade on Air India?
Maharaja Club upgrade awards and paid upgrades.
More Air India help
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