Air India Flights

Air India, India's national flag carrier, has a rich history dating back to 1932. The airline is undergoing a significant transformation under the ownership of the Tata Group, aiming to reclaim its position as a world-class carrier. It operates an extensive domestic network within India and a comprehensive long-haul international network spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Air India's primary hubs are Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai. Renowned for its wide-body fleet including Boeing 787s and 777s, the airline serves a diverse mix of business travelers, tourists visiting India, and the vast Indian diaspora worldwide. Air India belongs to Star Alliance, which concludes Air Canada, Air New Zealand etc.

Air India In-Flight Services

Cabin Choices

Air India offers a multi-class cabin configuration on most of its wide-body aircraft, catering to different travel needs:

• Business Class:​ Featuring lie-flat seats on long-haul routes, offering premium service, enhanced privacy, and gourmet dining.
• Premium Economy Class:​ A dedicated cabin on select aircraft with extra legroom, wider seats, and increased recline for greater comfort at an attractive fare.
• Economy Class:​ Standard economy seating with options to pre-select seats for a fee. Complimentary meals and entertainment are provided on all international and most domestic flights.

Meals and Beverages

• Complimentary Meals:​ All international and premier domestic flights feature complimentary hot meals, snacks, and a selection of beverages, including alcoholic drinks.
• Special Meals:​ A wide variety of special meals (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, Jain, child meals) can be requested in advance at no extra charge.
• 'Flying Bites' Buy-on-Board:​ On select short-haul domestic routes, a buy-on-board menu of snacks and light meals is available.

Entertainment & Connectivity

• Personal In-Flight Entertainment (IFE):​ Most international and domestic flights are equipped with seatback screens offering a wide library of movies, TV shows, music, and games.
• Air India Magazine:​ The in-flight magazine, "Shubh Yatra," is provided to all passengers.
• Flying Returns:​ Passengers can earn and redeem miles on every flight through Air India's frequent flyer program, Flying Returns.

Air India - Top Routes

Air India operates an extensive global network from its primary hubs at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (DEL), and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (BOM), providing full-service flights to destinations across Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia.

Air India - Top International Routes

Air India - Other Popular Routes

Air India - Check-In Guide

Online / Mobile Check-In

• Available from 48 hours up to 90 minutes before scheduled departure time for international flights, and up to 60 minutes for domestic flights.
• Access via the Air India website or mobile app using your PNR/booking reference to select seats (fee may apply for preferred seats) and obtain a digital boarding pass.
• Recommended for passengers with carry-on baggage only. Those with checked baggage must proceed to the "Web Check-In Bag Drop" counter at the airport.

Airport Counter / Kiosk Check-In

• Check-in counters generally open 3-4 hours before departure and close 60 minutes prior to international flights (90 minutes for US-bound flights).
• Mandatory for: Passengers traveling with infants, travelers requiring special assistance, unaccompanied minors, or those carrying oversized items (e.g., sports equipment, musical instruments).

Air India - Seat Selection

Air India - Baggage Policy

Air India — Redeeming Flying Returns Points​

Air India uses the Flying Returns​ loyalty programme, a points-based system where members earn and redeem points across Air India flights, Star Alliance partners, and affiliated merchants worldwide.

• Domestic Rewards: Delhi–Mumbai flights from 5,000 Flying Returns Points (Base Fare) + taxes
• International Rewards: Delhi–London flights from 25,000 Flying Returns Points (Base Fare) + taxes
• Redeem for flights, cabin upgrades, or extra baggage allowances via airindia.com or the Flying Returns portal.

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Air India: An Overview