Redeem Maharaja Points on Air India Express Flights Starting at 1,500 Points

Air India has officially enabled Maharaja Club members to redeem their Maharaja Points on Air India Express award flights, starting from just 1,500 points.

This is another major update for the airline’s loyalty ecosystem and significantly expands redemption opportunities for frequent travelers across domestic and international routes.

Air India Express Award Flights Now Available Via Maharaja Club

Members of the Maharaja Club can now:

• Redeem Maharaja Points on Air India Express flights
• Earn Maharaja Points on eligible Air India Express bookings
• Earn Tier Points for loyalty tier progression

This integration strengthens the overall value proposition of the Maharaja Club program by allowing members to use points across both Air India and Air India Express networks.

Award Flights Starting From 1,500 Points

One of the biggest highlights of the update is that award redemptions on Air India Express flights will start from just 1,500 Maharaja Points.

This can make the program more attractive for:

• Frequent domestic flyers
• Budget travelers
• Existing Maharaja Club members
• Users accumulating points through flights or partner programs

How to Earn Maharaja Points on Air India Express Flights

Passengers can earn Maharaja Points on eligible Air India Express bookings by linking their Maharaja Club ID before travel.

Ways to Add Maharaja Club ID

• During booking on Air India or Air India Express website/app
• Via the “Manage Booking” section
• During web check-in before departure

However, the airline has clarified that:

• Maharaja Points will only be credited if the ID is linked before travel
• Missing points cannot be claimed later if the ID was not added before the flight

Additional Bonus Points on Direct Bookings

Members will also earn:

• Additional 2 Maharaja Points per ₹100 spent

This benefit is available when bookings are made directly through:

• Official Air India website
• Air India mobile app
• Air India Express website/app

However, the extra reward will not apply on Air India Express codeshare flights.

Tier Points Also Applicable

Eligible Air India Express bookings will also help users earn Tier Points for Maharaja Club tier progression.

This can help frequent travelers move towards higher membership tiers and unlock additional loyalty benefits over time.

Important Limitations

While the update is positive overall, some restrictions still remain.

Currently Not Available

• Lounge access on Air India Express award flights
• Upgrade using Maharaja Points
• One-Class Upgrade Voucher redemption
• Earning points on Cash + Points bookings
• Changing Maharaja Club ID after linking it to a booking

Air India has mentioned that tier benefits on Air India Express flights will be introduced gradually in phases over the coming months.

Why This Update Matters

The integration of Air India Express into the Maharaja Club ecosystem gives users:

• More redemption opportunities
• Better value from accumulated points
• Wider domestic connectivity
• Additional ways to earn Tier Points

It also improves the practicality of the Maharaja Club loyalty program for travelers who frequently use low-cost domestic flights.

Bottom Line

The latest update from Air India allowing Maharaja Club members to earn and redeem points on Air India Express flights is a welcome move for frequent travelers.

With award tickets starting at just 1,500 Maharaja Points, members now have more flexibility to maximize the value of their loyalty points across a broader route network.

The addition of Tier Points earning on eligible Air India Express bookings further strengthens the Maharaja Club program and makes it more rewarding for regular flyers.