Key Features & Benefits
- ✦30 Reward Points per ₹100 on Air India tickets booked for self on airindia.com (7.5%)
- ✦10 Reward Points per ₹100 on Air India tickets booked for others on airindia.com
- ✦10 Reward Points per ₹100 on Air India call centers/offices bookings
- ✦4 Reward Points per ₹100 on all other eligible retail spends
- ✦20,000 bonus Reward Points on joining
- ✦Milestone: up to 1,00,000 additional bonus RPs per year
- ✦8 complimentary domestic lounge visits per year
- ✦2 complimentary international lounge visits per year
- ✦Reward Points redeemable as Air India Flying Returns miles
- ✦1% fuel surcharge waiver
- ✦Travel insurance cover
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Welcome & Joining Benefits
- ✦20,000 bonus Reward Points on joining (redeemable as Air India Miles)
Milestone Benefits
- ✦₹3L annual spend → 20,000 bonus RP
- ✦₹5L annual spend → 30,000 bonus RP
- ✦₹7L annual spend → 30,000 bonus RP (cumulative 80,000)
- ✦₹10L annual spend → 20,000 bonus RP (cumulative 1,00,000)
Pros & Cons
✓ Advantages
- ✓30X on Air India tickets = best airline miles card for Air India loyalists
- ✓Up to 1 lakh bonus RPs annually via milestones
- ✓20,000 welcome RPs = covers a significant portion of a short-haul ticket
- ✓Converts RPs directly to Air India Flying Returns miles
- ✓8 domestic + 2 international lounge visits
✗ Disadvantages
- ✗No annual fee waiver
- ✗Best rate (30X) only on airindia.com self bookings
- ✗3.5% forex — high for a travel card
- ✗Only useful for Air India loyalists
Frequently Asked Questions
How are Reward Points converted to Air India miles?▼
SBI Reward Points earned on the Air India SBI Signature card can be converted to Air India Flying Returns miles at a 1:1 ratio. Log into SBI Card net banking, select 'Redeem Rewards', and choose Air India Miles transfer.
What can Flying Returns miles be used for?▼
Air India Flying Returns miles can be redeemed for Air India flights (economy, business, and first class), flight upgrades, hotel stays at partner properties, and car rentals. Minimum redemption varies by route.
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