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Air India is the flag carrier of India. The airline can trace its origins back to Tata Airlines, founded in 1932. Following privatization, the airline has moved back into the ownership of Tata Sons. (Featured image: Tom Boon - Simple Flying)

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Air India

IATA/ICAO Code
AI/AIC
Airline Type
Full Service Carrier
Year Founded
1946
Alliance
Star Alliance
CEO
Campbell Wilson
Country
India

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As a Star Alliance member, Air India has many redemption partners.

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Reward Points can be earned from flying Air India and Star Alliance partners, credit card spending in India, and limited other sources.

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The Different Tiers Of Air India's Flying Returns

Elite status brings good benefits with Air India flights, and higher levels offer Star Alliance Gold membership.

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The refreshed Flying Returns program offers some good value benefits, but points value can be poor.

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The airline will start deploying the A350 to Dubai on May 1.

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Indian Airlines Tackle New Operational Hurdles Rerouting Around Iranian Airspace

Indian airlines are now taking longer to complete many international flights due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.

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A look back at the bizarre and “most unusual” artifact that once reflected the sign of luxury.

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The tier progression requirements have been reduced by 40%, alongside improvements to the program and additional perks for frequent flyers.

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The carrier is the only Indian airline that offers nonstop flights to the US.

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Examined: Air India's North American Operations

Air India has more than 500 monthly return flights collectively to the US and Canada.

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The airline received its final 787-9 and launched a new route to Paris Charles de Gaulle.

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Air India Introduces Enhancements To Flying Returns Program

The Tata-owned airline is bringing changes to its frequent flyer program.

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Why Air India CEO Thinks India Could Have Multiple Hubs

Campbell Wilson feels India's aviation growth and geographical location give it unique advantages.

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Regulator Fines Air India $95,000 For Crew Rest Rules Breach After IndiGo Pilot Death

The DGCA found certain lapses while auditing the airline for which the regulator did not receive any satisfactory response.

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Air India Cuts Bengaluru-London And Delhi-Ho Chi Minh City Flights From Route Map

The latest data from Cirium Aviation Analytics no longer shows these flights.

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Continuing To Expand: The Air India Fleet In 2024

The Air India fleet has 20% more airframes than it did at this time last year.

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Where The Boeing 777-200LR Is Flying From The US This Year

It is among the country's least-seen twin-aisles.

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