Air India Limited

Air India is an Indian based international airline and the leading one. It serves in 80+ destinations across Asia, Europe.

Essential information about Air India Best Deals

IATA CodeAI
Total Routesapproximately 100+
Top RouteDelhi – Mumbai
Airport Servedapproximately 100+
Top AirportDelhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA), London (LHR), New York (JFK), Dubai (DXB), Singapore (SIN)

Why Book Air India Airlines Flights With Travelpodium?

We facilitate the process of booking easily, quickly, and securely. You will have access to all routes, be it the short-haul flights in Asia or the long-haul international travels.

We guarantee good prices, safe methods of payment and convenient booking services. Travelling on Flights will be stress-free and hassle-free, and accessible to real-time flight updates, easy cancellations and 24/7 customer care services to make every journey smooth and enjoyable.

How to Book Air India Airlines Flights with TravelPodium

  • Go to the homepage of TravelPodium.
  • Enter your travelling dates, the number of passengers, the city of departure, and the destination.
  • Search for flights.
  • Check the schedules, fares and other information to get the flight that will best fit you.
  • Choose your desired flight on the basis of time and cost.
  • To complete your reservation, you have to fill in your payment information. This will be immediately followed by a confirmation email and e-ticket.

Need assistance? The 24-hour customer care will assist in choosing seats, requesting check-in, and making changes to the booking of Air India flights.

Manage Your Airlines Booking With TravelPodium

We make it easy to manage your reservation, whether it is by making amendments or by adding services.

  • Securely reschedule flights within a few clicks.
  • You can modify or operate passenger records easily.
  • You can choose Economy, Business or Air India Airlines First Class suite upgrade.
  • Add additional meals, luggage or other travelling facilities.
  • Modify your contact details so that you get boarding details and flight notifications in time.

Seat Selection & Upgrades

Select a Seat

  • Booking: Use your desired seat when you are booking your flight online on either the website or through the mobile application.
  • Manage Your Booking: Change your seat reservations at any time by logging into your booking.
  • Online Check-In: 48 hours before departure: Reserve your seat and receive your boarding pass instantly.

Complimentary Seats

  • Bassinets are free of charge, but only on demand for the infants. Some of these seats can also be free to Maharaja Club members or for particular types of fare.

Paid Seat Options

  • Preferred Seat Window, aisle, or additional legroom. Prices depend on destinations and the time of the year.
  • Neighbour Free Seat: Choose to reserve an adjacent seat in select flights to have extra space.
  • Xtra Seat: This is the possibility to purchase an auxiliary seat in order to have a personal area or to transport large objects.

Upgrade Choices

  • Upgrade+ Program: Add a cabin upgrade to Air India business class seats or Premium Economy to receive a priority check-in, fine dining and additional baggage allowance.
  • Cabin Upgrade Vouchers: Cabin upgrade vouchers redeem Maharaja Club vouchers, based on the availability of seats.
  • Last-minute Upgrades: This is an advanced feature that can be purchased during domestic or international check-in.

In order to change, book seats or upgrade your Air India Flight bookings, call us to have a hassle-free and comfortable trip.

Flight Change Policy

Make a Reservation Change

  • Online changes: Reschedule your flight, change the time, or the number of passengers through the manage booking feature on the website or mobile application.
  • Eligibility: A Change of booking is available based on the type of fare. Flex fares usually permit free re-booking, whereas Value and Classic fares might have a charge and any difference in fares between the new flight.

Refunds and Cancellations

  • Cancel Anywhere: It is possible to cancel the booking with the help of Manage Booking Air India. The refundability is based on fare rules; certain discounted or special fares are not refundable, or they may include a cancellation fee.
  • Refunds: Refunds are made to the initial method of payment. Refunds on unused taxes or fees can be partially refunded based on the terms of fares.
  • Special Circumstances: Fees can be refunded and compensated in situations of delays in flights, cancellations, as well as inability to travel due to illness (with a valid medical certificate).

When it comes to changing flights, cancelling flights, or requesting refunds for flights at Airlines, call us to make changes to your flight safely and without problems.

Flight Cancellation Policy

24-Hour Free Cancellation

  • Within 24 hours of an Air India flight reservation, you can cancel and get back the whole amount of money in case the flight has at least seven days to take off.
  • Cancellation fee is not charged in this period.

Fare Type Considerations

  • Refundable tickets have more flexible ways of cancellation.
  • The non-refundable tickets usually provide a chance to refund only government taxes.

Cancellation Fees

  • Requested cancellations after 24 hours.

Fees vary based on:

  • Time of Cancellation: The nearer the departure, the higher the fees.
  • Fare Rules: Various classic, flex or international fare rules.
  • Direction: Both domestic and international flights can affect the price.

No-Show Policy

  • A failure to make a flight or cancellation within two hours of the flight would usually lead to the refund of government taxes only.

How to Cancel

  • Online: Manage Booking section of the website.
  • Offline: Pay at the airport ticket offices.
  • Customer Support: Call airlines in case of any complex cases or clarifications.

Baggage Policies

Cabin Baggage

  • Weight: 7 kg in the Economy; 10 kg in the Business/First Class.
  • Dimensions: The length, width, and height are not allowed to be more than 115 cm.
  • Personal Item: Handbag or laptop baggage can be brought on board along with cabin baggage.
  • Forbidden Items: No sharp objects or other dangerous objects are allowed; it is recommended to take valuables and electronics onboard.

Checked Baggage

  • In the Economy, you can take up to 15-20 kg.
  • Economy: 1 piece up to 23 kg.
  • Premium Economy: 2 pieces with a weight of up to 23 kg.
  • Business/First Class: 2-3 pieces, with a maximum weight of 32kg/piece.

Check-In Options

Online Check-In Options

  • Web Check-in: On the website, with the help of the Air India plane ticket booking reference (PNR) and the last name.
  • Mobile Check-in: Visit the app on domestic and international flights.
  • Codeshare Flights: There is no online check-in; check in at the airport counter.

Check-In Timing

  • Check-in is possible online 48 hours before departure.
  • Closes an hour before the domestic flights and 2 hours before the international flights.

At the Airport

  • Self-Service Kiosks: These are offered at some domestic airports, where passengers are able to print their boarding passes.
  • Baggage Drop: Air India Check-in Passengers have the option of dropping off checked baggage at special counters.
  • Airport Counter: This is where passengers who require special assistance, code-share flights, international check-in, or other special cases are required.

How to Check In Online

  • Go to the website or mobile application.
  • Type in your Air India flight ticket booking reference (PNR) and surname.
  • Select your seat using prompts.
  • Get your boarding pass by e-mail or store your boarding pass on a mobile phone.

The Air India flight online check-in makes travelling easy as passengers save time and choose their seats from the convenience of their home before getting to the airport.

Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) Policy

Eligibility and Age Limits

  • 5-12: Children travelling alone should use the UMNR service.
  • Below 5: Children are not allowed to travel without an escort.
  • Ages 12-18: Special treatment to young passengers on request.

Mandatory Service and Fees

  • There is also a service fee to be paid on top of the ticket fare for the child.
  • Children travelling alone are required to be covered by UMNR service.

Help and In-Flight Services.

  • International flight exposes the child to the care of the trained personnel who carry the child through the check-in, the security, immigration and customs.
  • In-flight care and assistance are given by cabin crew.

Airport Procedures and Documentation.

  • The Unaccompanied Minor form has to be filled out properly by parents/guardians.
  • Children should be dropped off and collected at the airport by the authorised officials.

Popular Routes

  • Mumbai – Delhi
  • Delhi – Bengaluru
  • Delhi – Hyderabad
  • Delhi – Dubai
  • Delhi – New York (JFK)
  • Delhi – Singapore
  • Delhi – London


Quick Answers to Common Questions

Online check-in through the mobile application or website allows you to use your Air India booking reference PNR and surname. Boarding passes are emailed or can be saved on your phone.

The economy has the standard cabin baggage of 7 kg, and Air India business class/First Class has 10 kg. The maximum baggage weight varies by class and route, usually 1 to 3 bags with a weight of 32kg each on international flights.

The Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) service is required to be used by children aged 512 years and involves a fee with staff assistance provided between the check-in and arrival. Under 5 cannot travel alone.

Contact online and through the Air India manage booking section, or call or contact your travel agent. There might be fee and fare variations, depending on the type of Air India flight tickets and time.

You have a 24-hour cancellation period within which you can be refunded the entire amount in case the flight is more than seven days ahead. Subsequently, the cancellation rates vary depending on the fare type, route and time.