Air India Airlines

Air India - India’s Flag Carrier Airline
Air India is the most extensive service providing airline in the country. It connects you across the length and breadth of the nation. The lovable mascot of Air India - the ‘Maharaja’ is symbol of ‘graciousness and high living.’ A member of Star Alliance, Air India enjoys superior connectivity all across the globe. Focused on providing seamless service both in the domestic sector and in international skies, Air India is a well-trusted airline.

What Sets Air India Apart
You can redeem Miles for Award Tickets on Air India. Miles are accrued based on the distance traveled and class of travel on the ‘Flying Returns’ program. Award tickets are issued to any member or any person by a member. Separate check-in counters are available at select airports for Air India frequent-flyers. If you are traveling by Executive or Economy Class with only hand baggage, you can tele-check-in at all major metros. The ‘Maharaja Club’ allows 20 kg additional baggage allowance (over and above the free allowance). All meals on Air India First Class are served with ‘stimulating cocktails.’

Popular Routes
Air India serves 69 domestic and 37 international destinations. From Delhi to Mumbai there are 48 flights daily, of which 12 are direct flights. Between Bangalore and Chennai, there are 5 flights on Air India daily. One of them is a direct flight. Cheap air-tickets on flights from Mumbai to Bangalore are available, as 23 flights connect these two cities daily. From Delhi, there are 52 departures for Kathmandu daily. Two of them are direct flights. Reach Dubai from Mumbai on Air India - there are about 45 flights available daily. It is easy to travel to Colombo from Chennai as 55 flights operate every day, one out of them being a direct flight.

Service You Can Expect
Hot meals or pre-plated snacks are served according to the duration of the flight, the time of the day and class of travel. Alcoholic beverages are complimentary on international flights. There is no dearth of inflight-entertainment on Air India. Watch movies or popular TV shows. Relax at the partnered Lounges before departure. The self-service buffet and bar counters offer an array of food and beverages. The airline has designated counters to cater to frequent-flyers. Priority check-in facility is available to all frequent flyers on the ‘Flying Returns’ programme. Web check-in to avoid airport queues. You can also print your own boarding pass at marked kiosks at the airport.

Travel Classes
On Air India First Class, seats are very comfortable and incline up to 180 degrees and you will always have an aisle or a window seat. Entrees are served with wines in the Executive Class on long-haul international flights. In the domestic sector, all meals are complimentary - they are either served hot or are pre-packed snacks.

Awards for Air India
Air India has been voted ‘India’s Leading Airline’ more than once. It has also been recognized as ‘Asia’s Leading Airline - Economy Class’ in 2011.

FAQs

Q. How many Air India flights operate daily?
A. Air India operates over 370 flights daily.

Q. Which are the cheapest Air India routes?
A. Reach Kochi from Bangalore for Rs. 1,916. Fares start at Rs. 11,833 for the Hyderabad-Dubai sector. Between Mumbai and Goa, cheap air-tickets are priced at Rs. 2,207.

Q. What is the baggage limit for Air India for domestic routes including cabin baggage?
A. Air India allows 25 kg baggage allowance in Economy class. One piece of baggage (which can weigh up to 8 kg) is allowed in the cabin.

Q. What is the baggage limit for Air India for international routes including cabin baggage?
A. Luggage allowance on Air India differs according to the class of travel and destination. In Economy, it allows 2 pieces of checked-in baggage (each of which can weigh up to 23 kg) on flights to the US and Canada.

Q. Does Air India offer web check-in?
A. Yes, Air India offers web check-in facilities.

Q. Does Air India offer online seat preference reservation?
A. Yes, Air India offers online seat preference reservation in exchange for payment.