Air India travellers can now enjoy expanded reward opportunities through a new collaboration with IHG Hotels & Resorts, connecting airline and hotel loyalty programmes. The tie-up allows members of both programmes to maximise their travel benefits by earning rewards from flights as well as hotel stays. This update can benefit travellers who regularly book hotels and flights for business trips, family visits or holidays. Air India announced the partnership in its official release.

How Members of Maharaja Club Can Earn Points on IHG Stays

Maharaja Club members can earn points while staying at participating IHG Hotels & Resorts properties worldwide. The number of points depends on the hotel brand. Members can earn:

• Earn 2 Maharaja Points for every US$1 spent at most IHG Hotels & Resorts properties.
• Earn 1 Maharaja Point for every US$1 spent at select brands, including IHG Residences, Staybridge Suites,  Candlewood Suites, and IHG Army Hotels.

The partnership allows Air India travellers to earn rewards beyond flights by extending benefits to eligible hotel stays. Travellers can collect Maharaja Points during hotel stays and use them as part of their wider travel-rewards plan. Before booking, members should check the eligible hotel, stay conditions and programme terms. They should also add their Club membership details to their booking where required. 

How IHG One Rewards Members Can Convert Points

Members of IHG One Rewards can convert their hotel points into Maharaja Points. The conversion rate is: 

• Convert 1,000 IHG One Rewards points into 200 Maharaja Points.
• Members must convert a minimum of 1,000 IHG One Rewards points in each transaction

Subject to programme rules and availability, members may use Maharaja Points for reward flights and cabin upgrades. Members should compare their options before converting points, as the value may vary based on how they redeem them.

Earn 3X Maharaja Club Points on Eligible IHG Stays

To celebrate the launch of this partnership, Air India is offering a limited-time promotion. Eligible Maharaja Club members can earn 3X Maharaja Points on qualifying IHG stays from Sept 15 to Dec 31, 2026.

Travellers must register for the promotion before earning bonus points. While blackout dates do not apply during the promotion period, travellers should review the complete terms and conditions before booking. The promotion details and eligibility requirements are available on Air India’s official offers page. During year-end holidays, business travel, and family vacations, this offer can help members earn additional rewards.

Why This Partnership Matters for Travellers

The Air India and IHG partnership brings together two major travel loyalty programmes. It helps travellers earn points across different parts of their journey instead of limiting rewards to flights alone. The partnership can be useful for:

• Members of Maharaja Club who frequently stay at IHG properties
• IHG One Rewards members who plan to fly with Air India
• Business travellers who book hotels and flights regularly
• Families planning international holidays
• Frequent travellers who want more reward-earning options

IHG Hotels & Resorts operates more than 7,000 properties across over 100 countries and territories. This gives members a broader network for earning and using travel rewards.

Things to Check Before Earning or Converting Points

Before you use this new loyalty partnership, check the following:

• Confirm that you are a Maharaja Club or IHG One Rewards member
• Add the correct membership number to your eligible hotel booking
• Register for the 3X Maharaja Points offer before booking an eligible IHG stay.
• Review eligible hotel brands and stay requirements
• Check the latest point-conversion rules
• Read the programme terms before transferring points

The Air India and IHG loyalty partnership gives travellers more flexibility by allowing them to earn rewards through hotel stays and redeem points for future travel benefits. Members of Maharaja Club can earn points on eligible IHG hotel stays, while IHG One Rewards members can convert their hotel points into Maharaja Points.

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