Think about the last trip you took.
Beyond the flight booking, there may have been a hotel reservation, a visa application, purchases for the trip and a host of other travel-related decisions. Increasingly, travellers are looking to get more value from those experiences, not just the flight itself.
That shift is reflected in Maharaja Club, Air India's award-winning comprehensive lifestyle and travel programme, which enables members to earn Maharaja Points across Air India, Air India Express, Star Alliance partner airlines and a network of more than 100 travel, hospitality, retail, lifestyle and financial services partners.
The programme's recent enhancements have resonated with members. Earlier this year, Maharaja Club was named 'Program of the Year' for the Middle East & Asia Pacific region' at the Freddie Awards 2026, one of the travel loyalty industry's most respected member-voted honours.
A trip today involves much more than air travel, and Maharaja Club's growing partner network reflects that reality.
Whether staying with IHG Hotels & Resorts, shopping at The Bicester Collection, booking accommodation through Booking.com, or engaging with premium partners such as Audi, Avis, HSBC and Kotak Mahindra Bank, members can earn Maharaja Points across 100+ travel and lifestyle experiences. By bringing together leading names in hospitality, luxury retail, mobility and banking within India and overseas, Maharaja Club makes it easier to turn everyday spending into future travel rewards.
Flying remains at the heart of Maharaja Club. Members earn Maharaja Points on eligible flights across Air India, Air India Express and Star Alliance partner airlines, with additional rewards for booking directly through Air India's channels. New members also receive 1,000 bonus Maharaja Points on their first flight after enrolment, helping them get started sooner.
For active frequent travellers, Maharaja Points do not expire, offering the flexibility to build rewards over time and redeem them when the moment is right.
The true value of any loyalty programme lies in how easily rewards can be enjoyed.
Maharaja Club members can redeem Maharaja Points for award flights starting from 1,500 points on Air India Express and 2,500 points on Air India. Members can also use points for cabin upgrades starting from 4,500 points, bringing premium travel within easier reach.
Recent enhancements have reduced the points required for select award flights and cabin upgrades, while Cash + Points provides additional flexibility by allowing members to combine points and money in a single booking. Those who are just short of a redemption can also purchase additional Maharaja Points to top up their balance instantly. The programme has also simplified the process of claiming missing points from Air India flights through boarding-pass uploads, helping ensure eligible journeys are credited more easily.
Beyond points and rewards, Maharaja Club enhances the travel experience with a range of premium privileges. Eligible members enjoy complimentary inflight Wi-Fi on select Wi-Fi-enabled aircraft*, allowing them to stay connected from take-off to landing, alongside access to more than 1,000 airport lounges worldwide.
Depending on the tier, members also benefit from priority check-in, boarding and connections, excess baggage allowances, complimentary seat selection, Fly Prior benefits, cabin upgrade vouchers, and change and cancellation fee waivers. Together, these benefits make every journey smoother, more comfortable and more rewarding.
Maharaja Club's Family Pool feature makes earning rewards a shared experience. Members can create a Family Pool and combine Maharaja Points earned by eligible family members into a single account, helping them reach rewards faster. Whether saving for a family holiday, an award flight or a cabin upgrade, pooling points allows families to maximise the value of every journey and everyday earning opportunity. By bringing rewards together, Maharaja Club makes it easier for families to turn collective loyalty into meaningful travel experiences.
Over the past year, Maharaja Club has introduced several enhancements, including the ability to earn and redeem Maharaja Points on Air India Express, lower flight thresholds for tier progression, reduced redemption requirements on select award flights and cabin upgrades, more flexible award ticket policies, and an expanded partner network.
Together, these enhancements make Maharaja Club more rewarding at every stage of the travel experience. From earning points on flights and through everyday spending, to accessing premium benefits, exclusive experiences and award travel, members have more opportunities to get value from their loyalty. The result is a programme that goes beyond rewards to create that special feeling of being recognised and rewarded, wherever the journey takes them.
