Air India Airlines Loyalty Programs

Air India offers a loyalty program called Flying Returns, which allows passengers to earn miles and enjoy various benefits. Additionally, Air India has partnerships with various credit card companies to allow passengers to earn miles on their everyday spending. Here's a breakdown of the key details:

Air India's Loyalty Program

1. Flying Returns

   Flying Returns (FR) is Air India's frequent flyer program. Members can earn miles on domestic and international flights with Air India and its Star Alliance partner airlines.

   Key Features
   • Earning Miles: You can earn FR Miles by flying with Air India or any of its Star Alliance partners. Miles are earned based on the fare class, route, and ticket cost.
   • Types of Miles:
     • Status Miles: These are earned based on the distance flown and are important for elite status levels.
     • Award Miles: These can be redeemed for free flights or upgrades with Air India or its partners.
   • Membership Tiers:
     • Member: The entry-level status.
     • Silver: Achieved after earning a certain number of status miles.
     • Gold: The highest tier with exclusive benefits such as priority check-in, extra baggage allowance, and more.
   • Mileage Expiry: Miles are valid for 3 years from the date they are earned. If not used, they will expire after 3 years.
   Benefits of Flying Returns:
   • Free Flights: Award miles can be redeemed for free tickets or upgrades on Air India and its partners.
   • Priority Check-in and Boarding: Members can enjoy priority services at airports.
   • Additional Baggage: Higher-tier members (Silver & Gold) are eligible for extra baggage allowance.
   • Exclusive Lounge Access: Gold members enjoy access to Air India's first-class lounges and some partner lounges.
2. Maharaja Club

   It is Air India's exclusive loyalty program for premium passengers. It provides a range of elite benefits for frequent flyers, making it an ideal choice for those who frequently travel on Air India flights, especially in business and first-class cabins.

   Eligibility for Maharaja Club
   • Maharaja Club membership Primarily for those who frequently travel on Business and First-Class on Air India flights.
   • Membership is typically available through an invitation from Air India, but frequent flyers who consistently book business-class tickets might be considered eligible for an invite.
   • Status-Based Membership: Some high-tier passengers within the Flying Returns program might also receive invitations to join the Maharaja Club based on their accumulated miles and frequent flyer status.

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Types of Air India credit cards

Air India has several credit card partnerships that allow customers to earn Flying Returns miles for everyday spending. These cards also come with additional benefits for frequent travelers.

1. Air India SBI Signature Card (SBI Card)
   1. Earn Miles: Cardholders can earn FR miles for every purchase made on the card.
   2. Benefits:
      1. Welcome benefits in the form of Flying Returns miles.
      2. Free Air India lounge access is available at select airports.
      3. Special discounts on Air India tickets and upgrades.
   3. Bonus Miles: Additional miles are rewarded upon signing up and meeting spending thresholds.
2. Air India SBI Platinum Card
   1. Earn Miles: Similar to the Signature Card, but the earn rate might be lower for the Platinum version.
   2. Additional Benefits:
      1. Free priority check-in at selected airports.
      2. Free lounge access is available for both the cardholder and the guest.
      3. Discounts on Air India tickets.
   3. Bonus Miles: Cardholders earn bonus miles based on their annual spending.
3. Air India HDFC Bank Credit Card
   1. This card also lets you earn Flying Returns miles on every transaction made.
   2. Earn on Travel: Earn more miles for travel-related purchases like flight tickets, hotel bookings, etc.
   3. Air India Benefits: Discounts on flight bookings and free upgrades for high-tier members.

How to earn and redeem miles

Earning Miles

• Flying: Earn miles based on ticket class, route, and fare type on Air India and Star Alliance partners.
• Credit Cards: Earn miles on every Air India credit card purchase.
• Partner Offers: Earn miles when you use partner services (hotels, car rentals, etc.) in the Flying Returns program.

Redeeming Miles

• Award Tickets: Use miles to book free flights on Air India or partner airlines in the Star Alliance.
• Upgrades: Redeem miles for cabin upgrades (e.g., Economy to Business Class).
• Extra Baggage: Miles can be redeemed for additional baggage allowance.
• Partner Rewards: Some partners offer products or services that can be redeemed with miles (e.g., shopping, hotel stays).

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