Cheap Air India Flights

Air India, known as Tata Airlines, was first established in 1932. In the early 1950s, after the government decided to nationalize air transportation due to the financial difficulties of the airlines in the country, other airlines were merged to form two autonomous institutions. For this reason, the company, which was established as Air India International in 1953, started to provide services abroad. In 1962, the word "international" was removed from the name, and after this date it appeared as LIMITED. It became a member of Star Alliance in 2010.

The airline has a fleet of over 110 aircraft, including wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777s and Airbus A320s. It also has an extensive network of codeshare agreements with other airlines, allowing passengers to book flights on multiple airlines with a single booking.

Air India offers a variety of options for check-in, including city check-in, online check-in, airport check-in, and self-check-in kiosks.

For city check-in, you can check-in at a designated city office between 12 hours and 2 hours before flight departure.

For online check-in, you can check-in up to 24 hours before departure. You can do this either through the Air India website or its mobile app. You'll need to provide your booking details and choose your seat before you can check-in.

For airport check-in, you can check-in at the Air India counters at the airport. You'll need to provide your booking details and passport before you can check-in.

If you're traveling with a lot of luggage, you can use the self-check-in kiosks at the airport. You'll need to provide your booking details and passport before you can check-in.

Hand luggage

Air India's baggage allowance depends on the class of the air ticket you have purchased. The maximum weight of hand luggage cannot exceed 7 kg in Economy Class and 12 kg in Business and First Class. The maximum weight of hand luggage cannot exceed 7 kg in Economy class and 12 kg in Business class. Also, the maximum size should be 55 cm (length + width + height).

Checked Baggage

Air India allows its passengers to carry baggage, depending on the flight class. The sum of the three dimensions should not exceed 158 cm, regardless of flight class. The maximum weight is as follows.

Economy Class: 25 kg
Business Class: 35 kg
First Class class: 40 kg

Each child under the age of 2 can carry 10 kg of luggage free of charge. In addition, the airline allows the carriage of a stroller or car seat.

Gold Star Alliance members can carry up to an additional 20kg of checked baggage.

Note: The maximum weight of one piece of luggage must be 32 kg. If the weight of the suitcase is more, it is necessary to divide the personal belongings into 2 parts.

Special Luggage

Special luggage can be sports equipment, musical instruments and other items.

• Musical instruments: You may carry small musical instruments in the aircraft cabin, depending on the prescribed cabin baggage dimensions/weight. All such baggage is subject to authorization for carriage in the cabin. For larger musical instruments you must book seats in advance on Air India airlines.
• Golf Equipment: A golf bag with a total weight of 6 kg and a pair of shoes are allowed as luggage.
• Snow/Water Ski Equipment: Ski equipment, snowboards and water skis can be found as ski equipment. Skis can be transported free of charge. Only if it exceeds the baggage allowance, it will be charged.

Air India offers a variety of seating options for passengers. You can choose from economy, business, or first class seats. Economy class passengers are allowed to select seats for a fee. Business and first class passengers can select their seats in advance for free. You can select your seats through the Air India website or its mobile app.

Flying Returns is one of India's first frequent flyer and most rewarding loyalty program. As a member, FR points are earned on both domestic and international flights with Air India. In addition, miles are earned on flights with Star Alliance airlines and codeshare partners. Air India Miles Program members get priority check-in, lounge access and access to exclusive benefits such as flight discounts, upgrades and other services.

There are four tiers of membership in the program, including Basic Membership. You enroll in the Basic Membership as soon as you enroll in the Program. Then, as you accumulate more FR points, you can upgrade to Silver Edge Club, Gold Edge Club and The Maharajah Club memberships.

Air India offers a variety of food and beverage options on its flights. All passengers on long-haul flights can enjoy free meals and beverages. For Air India, Economy Class and Executive Class passengers, vegetarian or non-vegetarian continental or Indian cuisine options are available. In addition, liquor and wine are served free of charge.

Snacks or light meals are served on short domestic flights. All First Class passengers are served the finest cocktails and meals on Royal Doulton tableware. Passengers can also choose from Grilled Lamb Chops and Parmesan Cheese Omelette to Chicken Malai Kabab and Shahi Korma. Champagne is also served. Special meals such as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals are also available upon request.

Air India offers a variety of in-flight entertainment options on its flights. Passengers can choose from five channels broadcasting new and classic Indian movies, Indian TV shows, Hollywood action movies, Bollywood music videos and games. The entertainment system consists of English, Hindi and other regional languages. In addition, you can find the in-flight magazine Shubh Yatra, which means Happy Journey, on flights. The journal is a bilingual journal. It is published in both English and Hindi. Shubh Yatra covers various topics such as travel, culture, entertainment and also lifestyle.

Air India is one of the pet friendly airline. It allows travelers to travel with dogs, cats, birds and other domesticated animals, provided they meet certain criteria. There are some regulations that a passenger must comply with before boarding a flight with their pet:

• All pets must be vaccinated and have the necessary documentation.
• Passengers must include pets on their flight tickets.
• They must also meet size and weight requirements.

Pets will be transported at an additional cost and will not be included in the free baggage allowance. (Except guide or service dogs)

Air India offers lounge access for business and first class passengers. Passengers can access the lounge at select airports, where they can enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks, newspapers and magazines, Wi-Fi, and other services.