{"id":13703,"date":"2026-05-12T15:31:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T10:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/?p=13703"},"modified":"2026-05-13T16:38:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T11:08:28","slug":"how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight","title":{"rendered":"How to Earn Air India Maharaja Club Points Without Boarding a Flight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air India\u2019s Maharaja Club loyalty program has completely changed the rules of the rewards game. You can now earn valuable Maharaja Points even without flying. No matter if you\u2019re staying at a luxury hotel in India, renting a car for a road trip, or buying a new pair of sneakers, your spending can bring you one step closer to a free flight or cabin upgrade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re planning to book<\/span><b> cheap flight tickets from USA to India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Maharaja Club is the best way to maximize the value of every rupee and dollar you spend \u2014 even on the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight\/#What_Is_the_Air_India_Maharaja_Club\" >What Is the Air India Maharaja Club?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight\/#Can_You_Earn_Air_India_Maharaja_Club_Points_Without_Flying\" >Can You Earn Air India Maharaja Club Points Without Flying?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight\/#5_Best_Ways_to_Earn_Air_India_Maharaja_Club_Points_Without_Flights\" >5 Best Ways to Earn Air India Maharaja Club Points Without Flights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight\/#1_Earn_Maharaja_Points_Through_Partner_Hotels\" >1. Earn Maharaja Points Through Partner Hotels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight\/#2_Earn_Points_on_Shopping_Lifestyle_Retail_Brands\" >2. Earn Points on Shopping, Lifestyle &amp; Retail Brands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight\/#3_Get_Maharaja_Points_with_Car_Rentals\" >3. Get Maharaja Points with Car Rentals\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight\/#4_Transfer_Credit_Card_Rewards_to_Maharaja_Club_Account\" >4. Transfer Credit Card Rewards to Maharaja Club Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight\/#5_Earn_Points_on_International_Shopping_Attractions\" >5. Earn Points on International Shopping &amp; Attractions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight\/#Maharaja_Club_Membership_Tiers_Which_One_Are_You\" >Maharaja Club Membership Tiers: Which One Are You?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight\/#How_to_Redeem_Air_India_Maharaja_Club_Points_for_Maximum_Value\" >How to Redeem Air India Maharaja Club Points for Maximum Value<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight\/#FAQ_About_Air_India_Maharaja_Club_Points\" >FAQ About Air India Maharaja Club Points<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight\/#Q1_Can_I_earn_Air_India_Maharaja_Club_points_without_an_Air_India_flight\" >Q1) Can I earn Air India Maharaja Club points without an Air India flight?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight\/#Q2_Which_hotels_give_the_most_Maharaja_Points\" >Q2) Which hotels give the most Maharaja Points?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight\/#Q3_Can_I_transfer_credit_card_points_to_Maharaja_Club\" >Q3) Can I transfer credit card points to Maharaja Club?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight\/#Q4_What_can_I_redeem_Maharaja_Club_points_for\" >Q4) What can I redeem Maharaja Club points for?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-collect-air-india-maharaja-club-points-without-boarding-a-flight\/#Q5_How_do_I_join_the_Air_India_Maharaja_Club\" >Q5) How do I join the Air India Maharaja Club?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Air_India_Maharaja_Club\"><\/span><b>What Is the Air India Maharaja Club?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Air India Maharaja Club (part of the revamped Flying Returns program) is Air India\u2019s loyalty program, relaunched in April 2024 under the leadership of Tata Group. It moved away from a complex miles based system to a simpler spend based model, which makes it far easier to understand and use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Maharaja Club Program highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earn Maharaja Points on flights, hotels, shopping, car rentals and more<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redeem points for award flights and cabin upgrades<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access 1,100+ airport lounges worldwide<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Four membership tiers \u2014 Red, Silver, Gold and Platinum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family Pool to share points with family members<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible \u201cCash + Points\u201d booking option<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharaja Club\u2019s user-friendliness earned it the prestigious <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/freddie-awards-2025-air-indias-maharaja-club-gets-international-recognition\"><b>2025 Freddie Award for Asia<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Middle East &amp; Africa \u2014 voted on by over 4.2 million travellers worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Earn_Air_India_Maharaja_Club_Points_Without_Flying\"><\/span><b>Can You Earn Air India Maharaja Club Points Without Flying?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2014 and that\u2019s the biggest upgrade. Air India has expanded its partner network so you can earn Maharaja points through partner hotel stays, shopping and retail purchases, car rentals, credit card reward transfers and international attractions and experiences. This means you can build a strong points balance before you even book your flight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Best_Ways_to_Earn_Air_India_Maharaja_Club_Points_Without_Flights\"><\/span><b>5 Best Ways to Earn Air India Maharaja Club Points Without Flights<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Earn_Maharaja_Points_Through_Partner_Hotels\"><\/span><b>1. Earn Maharaja Points Through Partner Hotels<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every hotel stay through a Maharaja Club partner hotel earns you points automatically. Here\u2019s a quick breakdown of the top participating hotels and their earn rates:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Hotel Partner<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Maharaja Points Earned<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Leela Palaces<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 points per \u20b9100 spent<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Roseate Hotels<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 points per \u20b9100 spent<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evolve Back Resorts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 points per \u20b9100 spent<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soneva Resorts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 points per \u20b9100 spent<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>*Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Combine a hotel stay earn with an Air India flight booking to maximize your points balance quickly. If you\u2019re looking for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/last-minute-flights-to-india\"><b>cheap last minute flights deals<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Tripbeam offers you the best available fares and you can continue earning Maharaja Points on both the flight and your hotel stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Earn_Points_on_Shopping_Lifestyle_Retail_Brands\"><\/span><b>2. Earn Points on Shopping, Lifestyle &amp; Retail Brands<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your daily spending at select retail and lifestyle brands counts toward your Maharaja Points balance. Partner brands include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Colours of Benetton \u2014 fashion purchases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple \u2014 tech purchases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FITPASS \u2014 health and wellness memberships<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond India, select European retail destinations offer points per euro spent, and popular attractions such as LEGOLAND\u00ae and Madame Tussauds are also part of the earning network. This makes the Maharaja Club one of the most lifestyle-integrated loyalty programs in Asia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Get_Maharaja_Points_with_Car_Rentals\"><\/span><b>3. Get Maharaja Points with Car Rentals\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be it a self-drive vehicle for a road trip across Rajasthan or a chauffeur for a business meeting in Mumbai, car rentals through partner companies earn you Maharaja Points. Trusted partners include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AVIS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover Cars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoomcar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every kilometre you plan on the road can count towards your next free flight upgrade. And if you\u2019re flying for meetings, you can pair cheap flight tickets to India<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a car rental booking to earn points at both ends of your journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Transfer_Credit_Card_Rewards_to_Maharaja_Club_Account\"><\/span><b>4. Transfer Credit Card Rewards to Maharaja Club Account<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are already earning loyalty rewards on your credit card, you can convert those points directly into Air India Maharaja Points with minimal effort. Maharaja Club has active banking partnerships with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Axis Bank<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSBC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICICI Bank<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the fastest and most efficient ways to boost your Maharaja Points balance without any additional spending.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>*Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re a frequent flyer between US and India, pairing a travel rewards credit card with a Maharaja Club account is a winning combination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Earn_Points_on_International_Shopping_Attractions\"><\/span><b>5. Earn Points on International Shopping &amp; Attractions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For NRIs travelling through Europe or other international destinations, purchases at select European shopping villages earn points per euro spent. Heritage and entertainment venues like LEGOLAND\u00ae and Madame Tussauds also participate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This global earning network means your Maharaja Club membership works hard for you whether you\u2019re on holiday in London, shopping in Paris, or exploring a theme park with your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maharaja_Club_Membership_Tiers_Which_One_Are_You\"><\/span><b>Maharaja Club Membership Tiers: Which One Are You?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Tier<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Status<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry-level; earn and redeem on flights, hotels and partners<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional perks like priority check in<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gold<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra baggage allowance and lounge access<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platinum<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top-tier benefits including dedicated service and priority boarding<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving up the tiers is easier now that earning is not limited to just flights. Every hotel stay, car rental or brand purchase adds to your tier progression.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Redeem_Air_India_Maharaja_Club_Points_for_Maximum_Value\"><\/span><b>How to Redeem Air India Maharaja Club Points for Maximum Value<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve accumulated enough points, redemption options include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Award flights on Air India and 24 Star Alliance partner airlines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabin upgrades from economy to business class<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lounge access at 1,100+ airports worldwide<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCash + Points\u201d combination bookings for flexibility<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to maximize your redemption value, consider using your points toward<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/business-class-flights\"> <b>cheap business class flight deals to India from USA<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Business class redemptions offer the highest cents-per-point value on international routes like JFK to Delhi or San Francisco to Mumbai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Air India Maharaja Club has evolved into one of the most versatile loyalty programs in Asia \u2014 and you don&#8217;t need to fly to make it work for you. From luxury hotel stays and brand shopping to car rentals and credit card transfers, there are more ways than ever to earn Maharaja Points every single day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re ready to put those Maharaja points to use on your next trip, make sure you\u2019re also getting the best deal on airfare. Visit <\/span><b>Tripbeam.com<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call 1-866-235-8886 to find exclusive flight deals on flights from USA to India \u2014 and fly affordably with every booking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_About_Air_India_Maharaja_Club_Points\"><\/span><b>FAQ About Air India Maharaja Club Points<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"customfaq-list\"><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Can_I_earn_Air_India_Maharaja_Club_points_without_an_Air_India_flight\"><\/span><strong>Q1) Can I earn Air India Maharaja Club points without an Air India flight?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> Yes. You can earn Maharaja points through partner hotels, car rentals, shopping brands and credit card transfers \u2014 all without ever booking an Air India flight.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Which_hotels_give_the_most_Maharaja_Points\"><\/span><strong>Q2) Which hotels give the most Maharaja Points?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> The Roseate Hotels and Evolve Back Resorts both offer the highest rate of 7 Maharaja Points per \u20b9100 spent.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Can_I_transfer_credit_card_points_to_Maharaja_Club\"><\/span><strong>Q3) Can I transfer credit card points to Maharaja Club?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> Yes. Points earned on Axis Bank, HSBC, and ICICI Bank credit cards can be transferred directly to your Maharaja Club account.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_can_I_redeem_Maharaja_Club_points_for\"><\/span><strong>Q4) What can I redeem Maharaja Club points for?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> Points can be redeemed for award flights, cabin upgrades, and lounge access on Air India and 24 Star Alliance partner airlines.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_How_do_I_join_the_Air_India_Maharaja_Club\"><\/span><strong>Q5) How do I join the Air India Maharaja Club?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> Enrolment is free on the Air India website. Once registered, your spending at any partner automatically credits to your account.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air India\u2019s Maharaja Club loyalty program has completely changed the rules of the rewards game. You can now earn valuable Maharaja Points even without flying. No matter if you\u2019re staying at a luxury hotel in India, renting a car for a road trip, or buying a new pair of sneakers, your spending can bring you one step closer to a free flight or cabin upgrade. If you\u2019re planning to book cheap flight tickets from USA to India, the Maharaja Club is the best way to maximize the value of every rupee and dollar you spend \u2014 even on the ground. What Is the Air India Maharaja Club? 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