Air India Flight Status

Air India

Air India is the flag carrier airline of India. The airline is founded in 1932 (as Tata Airlines) which is owned by that grew into an international airline owned by Air India Limited, a government-owned enterprise. 

The airline was founded by J. R. D. Tata as Tata Airlines in 1932; Tata himself flew its first single-engine de Havilland Puss Moth, carrying air mail from Karachi's Drigh Road Aerodrome to Bombay's Juhu aerodrome and later continuing to Madras (currently Chennai). After World War II, it became a public limited company and was renamed as Air India. To gain a competitive advantage in computerized reservation searches, the airline removed the hyphen from its name in 2005 to become Air India. Presently, it is the third largest airline in India in terms of domestic market share.

The recent surge in the COVID-19 pandemic in India has dealt another blow to the country’s economy, and its airline industry has been one of the sectors most affected. India was making good progress in controlling the pandemic before a second wave struck early in 2021. Many other Asia-Pacific countries have suffered from a similar trend, but in India it has been particularly severe. The health system has been overwhelmed by a cumulative case total now exceeding 25 million and almost a million deaths.

This has driven some airlines to seek new investment, while others are looking to ownership changes to increase their long term viability. Travel restrictions have returned as state and central governments grapple with the crisis. While other low cost carriers are preparing to sell shares to sell in their companies to raise the funds to weather the latest COVID-19 spike.

Meanwhile, suitors are preparing their bids to take over Air India; it has still affected their progress. Despite recent delays, however, government and regulatory decisions could clear the way for these deals to proceed this year.

Air India Destinations

Air India, the National Carrier of India, offers connections to over 70 international and 100 domestic destinations for your travel plan Headquarters are in Bombay (Mumbai). In the following decades as India’s flag carrier, the airline extended its international routes to all continents except South America and Australia, and it expanded its cargo operations. Air India serves southern and east Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, the United States, and Canada. 

Baggage

Hand Baggage or carry-on baggage

Effective 12th October 2020, hand baggage allowance for First and Business Class will be 12 Kgs per passenger. Maximum permissible hand baggage must not exceed 12 kg including Duty Free items. Excess weight over and above the allowed free hand baggage allowance of 12 kg will be charged.

Dimension 

The cabin baggage allowance that is applicable for carriage on all Air India (AI) operated flights is as given below for both Domestic and International travel. Costumers must follow dimension:  Height 55 cms (22 inches) + Length 35 cms (14 inches) + Width 25 cm (10 inches) for Boeing & Airbus aircraft - Total of Dimensions 115 cm. 

Checked baggage

For Domestic Flights

• First Class 40Kgs.
• Business Class 35Kgs.
• Economy Class 25Kgs.
• Infants in all classes 10Kgs.
• Alliance Air flights 15Kgs.
• Alliance Air flights to/from Shimla / Kullu-10Kgs.

International Flights

Baggage Dimensions for First and Business

• The sum of the 3 dimensions (length + breadth + height) of each piece must not exceed 62 inches or 158 centimeters for each piece.
• The maximum weight permissible for a single piece of baggage is 32 kgs or 70 pounds.

Baggage Dimensions for Economy

• For Economy passengers with two pieces of luggage, the total combined dimensions (length + breadth + height) of both pieces should not exceed 273cm (107 inches). Also the linear dimension of each piece should not exceed 62 inches.
• The weight of each bag must not exceed 23 Kgs or 50 pounds.

Cancelation and Refund Policy

Air India Cancellation Policy offers so much flexibility to passengers who want to cancel their flight tickets. This is one of the reasons why Air India is one of the best airlines you can consider booking your tickets with.

Passengers who have made Air India Flight Ticket Booking and no longer want to travel can cancel their flight booking with Air India. The passengers will have to abide by the Air India Cancellation Policy.

• The passengers can cancel their bookings within 24 hours of the original date of booking.
• In case, if the cancellation is done after 24 hours, Air India will charge Air India Cancellation Fee.
• The cancellation fee will be calculated depending upon the fare booked by passengers.
• The refund will be processed immediately and will be credited to the original source of payment.

Air India Cancellation Charges & Rules

The Air India Cancellation Fee depends upon the type of fare booked by the passengers, the time at which the cancellation is made, and various other factors. Air India Cancellation Rule varies depending upon the type of booking done by passengers.

Air India Refund Policy

Air India has framed Air India Refund Policy and according to that, the airline processes the refund of the passengers. Depending upon the type of fare booked by the passengers, Refund is processed. According to the Air India Refund Policy, Air India Refundable Tickets are eligible for the refund. Also, the Air India Flight Cancellation refund will be processed in the original payment source.