Air India Expands Loyalty Programme to Include Air India Express Flights Air India has announced the expansion of its Maharaja Club loyalty programme to include flights operated by its low-cost subsidiary, Air India Express. This update allows members to earn and redeem Club Maharaja points on Air India Express services, which previously were excluded from the programme. The change comes as part of the airline’s integration efforts, aiming to enhance benefits for frequent flyers and align the loyalty programme with the growing scale of Air India Express’s network. Under the new policy, Maharaja Club members can now accrue points on Air India Express flights to over 55 destinations across South, Southeast, and West Asia, in addition to existing routes operated by Air India. The airline stated that members can immediately begin earning and spending points on these flights when booking through multiple channels, including the Air India and Air India Express websites, mobile apps, and major travel agents. The update also introduces tier progression benefits for members. Eligible Air India Express flights will contribute to tier requirements and Tier Points accumulation, enabling members to advance through the programme’s tiers more quickly. To participate, members must enter their Maharaja Club ID during the booking process on Air India or Air India Express platforms, as well as select online travel partners. However, the addition or modification of membership IDs is not available at airport counters or contact centres during the current phase of the rollout. Priority benefits such as priority check-in, priority boarding, and seat selection will be extended to Maharaja Club members flying Air India Express in later phases of the integration.#air_india_express #air_india #muscat #nipun_aggarwal #maharaja_club
Air India Maharaja Club Expands Loyalty Benefits with Air India Express Flights Air India has announced a significant expansion of its Maharaja Club loyalty programme, enabling members to earn and redeem Maharaja Points on flights operated by Air India Express across a network spanning more than 55 destinations in South, Southeast, and West Asia. This integration marks a key step in the Air India Group’s efforts to unify its loyalty ecosystem and enhance benefits for frequent flyers. Members can now accumulate and redeem points on Air India Express-operated flights booked through the Air India and Air India Express websites, mobile applications, or major travel agents. The updated programme allows Maharaja Club members to earn points on all Air India Express flights by entering their club ID during the booking process. These points, along with Tier Points, contribute to tier progression, including meeting minimum flight requirements and accumulating points for higher membership tiers. Eligible flights also support redemption opportunities, with current redemptions starting from 1,500 Maharaja Points on select domestic routes such as Bengaluru–Chennai, Mumbai–Goa, and Delhi–Bengaluru, as well as international sectors like Amritsar–Dubai, Mumbai–Abu Dhabi, and Bengaluru–Bangkok. Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer of Air India and Chairman of Air India Express, emphasized the importance of the expansion, stating that it aligns with the group’s goal of ensuring loyal customers’ travel experiences across destinations enhance their relationship with the Air India network. He noted that the growing scale of Air India Express’s operations makes the introduction of point accruals and redemptions on these flights both timely and essential, addressing long-standing expectations of frequent flyers.#air_india_express #air_india #air_india_group #nipun_aggarwal #maharaja_club
