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Air India Cabin Classes

Air India offers three cabin classes with a new Premium Economy product and fully refreshed Business Class suites on the airline's newest aircraft

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Economy Class

Personal entertainment screens on wide-body aircraft, complimentary Indian and international meals, and adjustable seating across all routes.

Premium Economy

Available on A350 and 787-9 aircraft, featuring wider seats with extra legroom, enhanced meal service, and priority boarding. India's only Premium Economy product.

Business Class

A350 features Collins Aerospace Horizon Premier suites in 1-2-1 layout with sliding privacy doors and fully flat beds. 787-8 aircraft being retrofitted with Adient Ascent seats with doors.

Popular Air India Routes from the UK

Air India flies direct from the UK to major cities across India, plus connections to North America via Delhi and Mumbai. Below are the most popular routes UK travellers book through Crystal Travel.

Delhi

Mumbai

Bengaluru

Chennai

Hyderabad

Ahmedabad

Amritsar

Goa

Kochi

Kolkata

Pune

Jaipur

Thiruvananthapuram

New York

San Francisco

Air India Baggage Allowance

Cabin Class	Cabin Bags	Max Weight	Max Size
Economy	1 bag + 1 personal item	8 kg + 3 kg	55 × 35 × 25 cm
Business / First	1 bag	12 kg	55 × 35 × 25 cm

Route / Cabin	Allowance	Max Single Bag
Economy (most routes)	25 kg	32 kg
Business Flex	35 kg	32 kg
US / Canada Economy	2 × 23 kg	23 kg per piece
US / Canada Business	2 × 32 kg	32 kg per piece

Star Alliance Gold members receive an additional 20 kg in Economy. Maharaja Club Platinum and Gold members also receive extra allowance based on tier. Sports equipment and musical instruments can be transported for an additional fee. Always check your ticket confirmation for the exact allowance included with your booking.

Air India Hub Airports

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Delhi Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is Air India's primary hub and the busiest airport in India. Air India is a member of Star Alliance and now part of the Tata Group, with Singapore Airlines as a 25% shareholder. Air India operates primarily from Terminal 3, which handles most international flights. The Maharaja Lounge is available for Business Class passengers and Star Alliance Gold members. From Delhi, Air India operates non-stop flights to London Heathrow and connects to domestic destinations across India.

Air India Food and Drink

Economy Class: Complimentary hot meals on long-haul routes with Indian and international options. Snacks and beverages on shorter flights. Vegetarian meals always available.
Premium Economy: Enhanced meal service with wider menu choice and priority service. Available on A350 and 787-9 aircraft.
Business Class: Multi-course meals with Indian and international options. Dine-on-demand style service on A350 aircraft. Ferragamo amenity kit included.

Air India offers special meals at no extra charge, available by request at least 24 hours before departure. Options include vegetarian, vegan, Jain, Hindu, Muslim, gluten-free, diabetic, and children's meals. Given Air India's strong focus on Indian cuisine, vegetarian options are particularly well-catered. Requests can be made via the Air India website or through Crystal Travel.

In-Flight Entertainment and Wi-Fi on Air India

Air India's newest aircraft feature personal entertainment screens in all cabins. The A350 offers 15.6-inch HD touchscreens in Business Class and personal screens throughout Economy.

Movies — Bollywood, Hollywood, and regional Indian cinema
TV shows — Indian and international series
Music — Bollywood soundtracks, classical, and international
Games and children's content

The 787-9 aircraft (ex-Vistara) also feature personal IFE screens in all cabins. Older 777 aircraft are being retrofitted with updated systems.

Wi-Fi is available on Air India A350 and newer aircraft. Packages can be purchased onboard or via the Air India app. Coverage is expanding across the fleet as new aircraft are delivered and older aircraft are retrofitted.

Maharaja Club — Air India Loyalty Programme

Maharaja Club is Air India's loyalty programme, combining the former Flying Returns and Club Vistara programmes following the merger. As a member of Star Alliance, your points can be earned and redeemed across all 25+ Star Alliance member airlines. Maharaja Points can be redeemed for Award Flights and Cabin Upgrades on Air India and partner airlines.

Status Level	Requirements	Key Benefits
Red (Member)	Free to join	Earn Maharaja Points on all Air India flights. Basic redemption benefits.
Silver	15,000 Tier Points or 30 flights	Priority check-in, extra baggage, Star Alliance Silver benefits.
Gold	30,000 Tier Points or 60 flights	Lounge access, priority boarding, Star Alliance Gold benefits.
Platinum	45,000 Tier Points or 90 flights	All Gold benefits plus enhanced privileges, Star Alliance Gold benefits.

Maharaja Points can also be earned through hotel stays, car rentals, and retail partners. Direct bookings on airindia.com earn 2 bonus points per INR 100 spent. Family Pooling allows members to combine points across accounts. Points are valid for 24 months from the last flight activity. When booking with Crystal Travel, add your Maharaja Club number at checkout.

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Is Air India ATOL protected when booked through Crystal Travel?

Many of the flights and flight-inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed on this website. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. If you have booked a flight only where the ticket is not issued immediately, your flight will be protected under our ATOL. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to ATOL Certificate