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Air India · Major International RED

Air India Maharaja Club

Air India's Maharaja Club (formerly Flying Returns) is gaining renewed relevance. As India's primary Star Alliance member, these miles unlock award flights not just on Air India, but across 26 global partner airlines including Lufthansa, ANA, and United.

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Indicative Value Range

Concierge Advisory Only

What Drives Value

Maharaja Club miles lost some value with recent dynamic pricing shifts, but remain valuable for premium cabin bookings across the Star Alliance network. As a RED category program, Cashard provides award booking concierge and educational guidance only. We do not buy or sell Air India miles.

Redemption Options

Path	Value/pt	Rating	Notes
Domestic Economy (Dynamic)	Variable	Below Avg	Often poor value due to dynamic pricing
International Economy	~₹0.50-0.70/mi	Okay	Standard international routes
Air India Business Class	~₹0.80-1.20/mi	Good	Solid value on long-haul routes
Star Alliance Premium Cabins	~₹1.00-1.50+/mi	Best	Best use: booking Lufthansa, ANA, etc.

* Values are indicative. Actual returns depend on specific redemption chosen and market conditions.

Expiry Policy

Air India Maharaja Club miles expire 36 months after they are earned, on a rolling monthly basis. However, if your tier status is Silver or above, your points do not expire. Monitoring your balance is crucial to avoid losing accumulated miles.

Important to Know

Air India Maharaja Club terms prohibit the sale, barter, or transfer of miles to third parties.
Miles can be used to book tickets for family and friends, but commercial brokering is banned.
Recent moves to dynamic pricing mean fixed award charts are no longer reliable for Air India flights.
Partner airline bookings (Star Alliance) still offer better fixed-value opportunities.
Cashard's involvement is strictly limited to expert award booking concierge (helping you search and book).

Better Ways to Use Your Air India Maharaja Club Points

Star Alliance Redemptions

Use Maharaja Club miles to book flights on 26 Star Alliance partners like Singapore Airlines or Lufthansa. This often represents better value than booking AI metal.

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Transfer from Bank Partners

HDFC, Axis, and Amex offer transfers to Air India. Pool your points from multiple cards to reach the miles needed for a premium Business Class redemption.

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Long Haul Premium Cabins

The sweet spot remains international Business and First Class. Avoid using miles for cheap domestic economy flights where value is very low.

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Trust & Compliance

This is a guide for the Air India Maharaja Club program. Individual program terms set by Air India always apply.
Cashard never requires your card PIN, CVV, OTP, password, or login credentials.
Cashard does not buy, sell, or broker miles from this program. Services are limited to award booking concierge and education.
See our full Trust & Security framework for details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell my Air India miles?

No. Air India program rules strictly prohibit selling or bartering miles. Cashard complies fully with these terms. We do not buy or sell miles. We offer educational resources and a concierge service to help you find and book award flights yourself.

What are Air India miles worth now?

Value is highly variable due to the recent shift to revenue-based dynamic pricing for Air India flights. You might get ₹0.30/mile on a domestic economy flight, but ₹1.20+/mile booking a Business Class ticket on a Star Alliance partner.

Can I book flights on other airlines with Air India miles?

Yes. Air India is part of Star Alliance. You can use your Maharaja Club miles to book flights on airlines like United, Lufthansa, ANA, Ethiopian, and many others, subject to award availability.