Air India
0.5% Cashback
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2 days
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90 days after your trip
Terms and exclusions
Refunds, cancellations and no-shows
Any rejected, cancelled, refunded, exchanged or returned purchases will not be eligible for Cashback.
- For partial returns or exchanges, we'll prorate the Cashback as an adjustment.
- No-shows and any booking changes that lead to a change in the booking ID will not be eligible for Cashback.
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- Your Cashback may be tracked at a different rate initially and adjusted to the correct rate when we confirm the transaction details.
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What is Air India?
Air India is the flag carrier of India, owned by the Tata Group since 2022 and undergoing a multi-year Vihaan.AI transformation. It is a Star Alliance member and operates the largest US-India non-stop network of any single carrier, including Newark, JFK, Chicago, Washington, and San Francisco to Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Fleet includes Boeing 777-300ER, 787-8/9, and new Airbus A350-900 aircraft on flagship routes. Book via airindia.com or the Air India app and activate ShopBack via the ShopBack Air India merchant page to earn cashback on eligible flight bookings at the current published rate.
How does Air India Maharaja Club work?
Maharaja Club (relaunched April 1, 2026, replacing the older Flying Returns programme) has four tiers: Red (free signup), Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Silver requires 15,000 tier points (with at least 4,500 on Air India) or 30 flights (with at least 4 on Air India). Gold requires 30,000 tier points (with at least 9,000 on Air India) or 60 flights (with at least 8 on Air India). Both Gold and Platinum map to Star Alliance Gold status, unlocking lounge access, priority services, and extra baggage across all 25 Star Alliance carriers including United, ANA, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish Airlines.
Air India sale calendar 2026?
Air India typically runs seasonal fare sales aligned to Indian holidays (Diwali in October to November, Christmas and New Year travel, summer school break), plus US-market sales tied to Thanksgiving return travel out of India. Black Friday (November 27, 2026) and Cyber Monday (November 30, 2026) fare drops between the US and India are common. Verify current sale windows and eligible fare classes on airindia.com before booking. Cashback via ShopBack tracks on eligible cash fares at the current published rate.
How does Air India Star Alliance membership benefit US travellers?
Air India joined Star Alliance in 2014 and remains a full member post-Tata acquisition. For US travellers, this means Air India miles can be earned on United, ANA, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and all 25 Star Alliance carriers; and vice versa United MileagePlus miles can be earned on Air India flights. Star Alliance Gold status from Maharaja Club Gold or Platinum unlocks Star Alliance-branded lounges (including United Club and Polaris lounges in the US on international itineraries), priority check-in, and extra baggage. See our Star Alliance sweet spots guide.
Air India vs United for US-India non-stops?
Both are Star Alliance members and both operate US-India non-stops. Air India runs more non-stop US-India frequencies out of Newark, JFK, Chicago, Washington, and San Francisco than United and serves both Delhi and Mumbai directly. United operates Newark-Delhi, Newark-Mumbai, and San Francisco-Delhi non-stops. For MileagePlus loyalists chasing status, United typically wins. For frequency and city-pair coverage on US-India routes, Air India often wins. On new A350 routes, Air India's premium product now competes closely with United Polaris. Both cashback-eligible via ShopBack when booked on the airline's own site.
Air India vs Vistara for US travellers?
Vistara merged into Air India in November 2024 as part of the Tata Group consolidation. Vistara-branded flights no longer operate; former Vistara routes and aircraft now fly under Air India livery and code. Club Vistara accounts migrated to Maharaja Club with tier and points equivalency. For US travellers, this means the higher-rated Vistara premium product experience is now being rolled into Air India's fleet refresh (retrofit programme for widebodies through 2026-27). Book on airindia.com.
What is Air India's checked baggage allowance for US routes?
For flights between the US and India, Air India uses the piece concept. Economy typically allows 2 checked bags up to 23 kg (50 lb) each; Premium Economy allows 2 bags up to 23 kg (50 lb) each with priority; Business Class allows 2 bags up to 32 kg (70 lb) each; First Class (on select 777s) allows 2 bags up to 32 kg (70 lb) each. Maharaja Club Silver adds a small allowance bump; Gold and Platinum (Star Alliance Gold) add 1 extra piece worldwide, including on partner Star Alliance operated segments. Verify on your specific booking confirmation.
Which US airports have non-stop Air India flights?
Air India operates non-stop US-India service from Newark EWR, JFK New York, Chicago ORD, Washington Dulles IAD, and San Francisco SFO to Delhi and Mumbai (and Bengaluru from select US gateways on the flagship A350). New US routes have been added periodically as A350 deliveries continue. Air India remains the only carrier operating true non-stop service on several key US-India city pairs. Verify current schedules on airindia.com since seasonal frequencies shift.
How do I earn ShopBack cashback on Air India?
Empty any pending Air India cart, then click through fresh from the ShopBack Air India merchant page to airindia.com. Complete the booking in the same browser session using a personal credit card, then confirm the reservation email. Avoid pasting unofficial third-party promo codes at checkout since they can break cashback tracking. Cashback tracks on eligible cash fares at the current published rate on the ShopBack Air India merchant page. Award ticket redemptions and third-party OTA bookings typically do not qualify.
Do cancellations at Air India affect my ShopBack cashback?
Yes. Any cancelled, refunded, or voided portion of your Air India booking is removed from the ShopBack cashback total, since Air India only pays commission on flown tickets. If you cancel a reservation within the fare-rule cancellation window or the flight is not flown, pending cashback will not confirm. Voluntary changes that reduce the fare paid also reduce the eligible cashback base.
