Air India and IHG Hotels & Resorts enter into loyalty partnership

Air India And IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a new partnership that will allow Air India members Maharaja Club earn and redeem points during your stay at IHG hotels, as well as give IHG One Awards Members (of which there are 160 million members worldwide) have the opportunity to exchange their points for Maharaja Points.

Billed as a “landmark” agreement, the new partnership brings together IHG’s global portfolio of more than 7,100 hotels in more than 100 countries with onea network of global air carriers on five continents.

Through this partnership, Air India Maharaja Club members will be able to earn Maharaja Points when staying at IHG Hotels & Resorts around the world. Members will earn 2 Maharaja Points for every $1 spent at most IHG hotels and resorts. They will also have the option to convert their IHG One Rewards points into Maharaja points, with 1,000 IHG ​​One Rewards points redeemable for 200 Maharaja points. The minimum redemption threshold is 1,000 IHG ​​One Rewards points.

The partnership builds on IHG One Rewards’ commitment to provide greater flexibility to its growing member base, as well as further expanding the Maharaja Club partner ecosystem and opportunities for members to earn Maharaja Points on top of airfare spend.

Sudip Jain, Managing Director for South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts: said, “Our partnership with Air India brings together two leading travel brands and creates greater value for members during their travels. By connecting IHG One Rewards with Maharaja Club, we are giving our members more choice and flexibility in how they redeem their rewards, while strengthening the reach and relevance of IHG One Rewards in India.”

“The Maharaja Club is evolving with Air India’s transformation, with a strong focus on creating a richer experience for our members beyond the flight itself,” he said. Sunil Suresh, Head of Marketing, Loyalty and E-Commerce, Air India. “By partnering with IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are expanding the program’s reach to another important part of the travel experience and making it easier for members to benefit from their loyalty across a wider range of travel experiences.”

Special starting offer for participants

To mark the launch of the partnership, Maharaja Club members will be eligible to earn 3x Maharaja Points on eligible stays between 15 September and 31 December 2026, with no blackout dates applicable during this period. To take advantage of the offer, participants must register for the promotion.