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Air India Just Cut Award Prices Up To 52% — U.S.-India Flights Got Much Cheaper

Air India has significantly reduced award redemption prices across its frequent flyer program, with economy fares dropping up to 52% and business class to North America-India routes becoming cheaper. The airline also relaxed booking advance requirements from 90 days to 30 days for lowest-priced awards.

3 April 2026Source: View from the Wing

Why it matters

This is a rare instance of a major airline making its loyalty currency more valuable rather than devaluing it, directly benefiting frequent flyers with substantially cheaper award tickets, especially on popular U.S.-India routes. The policy change could drive increased loyalty program engagement and redemptions on Air India.