Air India

Overview: Air India is India’s full-service flag carrier and a core long-haul airline for travelers connecting India with Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.

Hub information: Primary hub: Delhi. Major operations also run through Mumbai and other Indian gateways.

Alliance / partner position: Air India is a Star Alliance member.

Fleet snapshot: Official fleet information says Air India operates 191 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, with current types including Airbus A350, A319/A320/A321 family aircraft, Boeing 787 Dreamliners, and Boeing 777 variants.

Cabins: Cabin offerings vary by aircraft and route, but Air India commonly offers Economy, Premium Economy on selected aircraft or routes, and Business Class on many trunk and long-haul services.

Booking / refund / change angle: Travelers should always verify fare rules directly before purchase, but Air India policy pages are especially important for cancellations, refunds, rebooking, and fare-family flexibility.

Why it matters on FreqFlyer: Strong India search demand, policy-page opportunity, and loyalty relevance for domestic plus international travelers.

What to check before booking

Whether the fare is refundable or partially refundable
Date-change fees and fare-difference rules
Transit and stopover requirements
Baggage allowances by cabin and fare family
Official airline policy pages for the exact route and fare

Last updated note: review official airline pages before making time-sensitive decisions, because fleets, products, and fare rules can change.