INDIA | Air India and IHG Hotels & Resorts have announced a new partnership, offering members greater value, choice, and flexibility across their travel journey.
Through the partnership, Air India’s Maharaja Club members can earn Maharaja Points when staying at IHG Hotels & Resorts worldwide.
Members will earn two Maharaja Points for every USD one spent at most IHG Hotels and Resorts, while stays at Candlewood Suites, Staybridge Suites, IHG Residences and IHG Army Hotels will earn one Maharaja Point for every USD one spent.
Members will also have the flexibility to convert their IHG One Rewards Points into Maharaja Points, with 1,000 IHG One Rewards Points exchangeable for 200 Maharaja Points. The minimum exchange threshold is 1,000 IHG One Rewards Points, giving members flexibility in how they use their loyalty rewards towards future travel.
The partnership was built on IHG One Rewards’ focus on offering greater flexibility to its growing membership base, while further expanding Maharaja Club’s partner ecosystem and opportunities for members to earn Maharaja Points beyond their airline spend.
According to Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, India has become one of IHG’s most important growth markets, and the group has focused on expanding its presence while building deeper, more meaningful engagement with guests.
At the same time, Sunil Suresh, Head of Marketing, Loyalty and E-commerce, Air India, said that Maharaja Club has evolved alongside Air India's transformation, with a strong emphasis on creating richer experiences for our members beyond the flight itself.
To mark the launch of the partnership, Maharaja Club members will be eligible to earn 3x Maharaja Points on qualifying stays between the 15th of September and the 31st of December 2026, with no blackout dates applicable during the period. Members must register for the promotion to benefit from the offer.
The partnership also reflected IHG’s continued commitment to India and its long-term growth strategy in the market, strengthening its loyalty proposition and creating more opportunities to engage travellers across their travel journeys.
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