Where to credit Air India flights
Air India flights can earn miles in 16 frequent flyer programs, and the one that pays the most depends on your booking class. In first class, Air China PhoenixMiles earns the most, up to 402.34% of the distance flown in class F. In business class, Air China PhoenixMiles earns the most, up to 321.87% of the distance flown in class C. The cheapest economy classes, like S, earn at most 50%.
Programs that earn
16
Booking classes
23
Best economy rate
160.93% of distance
Base member, best class
Own program earns
By distance
Air India Maharaja Club
Air India first class: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
Air India business class: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
| Class | Most miles | Also strong | Air India Maharaja Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 321.87% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 200% · Ethiopian ShebaMiles 200% · Miles&More 200% | — |
| D | 241.4% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 200% · Ethiopian ShebaMiles 200% · Miles&More 200% | — |
| J | 241.4% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 200% · Ethiopian ShebaMiles 200% · Miles&More 200% | — |
| Z | 241.4% Air China PhoenixMiles | Aegean Miles+Bonus 200% · Ethiopian ShebaMiles 200% · TAP Miles&Go 200% | — |
Air India economy: miles by booking class
Base member rates as a share of the distance flown. Elite members earn more in most programs. Pick a class to see miles for your route.
| Class | Most miles | Also strong | Air India Maharaja Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 160.93% Air China PhoenixMiles | Miles&More 150% · TAP Miles&Go 125% · Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles 125% | — |
| G | 100% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, Asiana Club, Avianca LifeMiles +6 more | Air China PhoenixMiles 80.47% · United MileagePlus 75% · Aegean Miles+Bonus 50% | — |
| H | 160.93% Air China PhoenixMiles | Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 100% · Asiana Club 100% · Avianca LifeMiles 100% | — |
| K | 120.7% Air China PhoenixMiles | Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 100% · Asiana Club 100% · Avianca LifeMiles 100% | — |
| L | 100% Copa Airlines ConnectMiles | Air China PhoenixMiles 80.47% · Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 50% · ANA Mileage Club 50% | — |
| M | 160.93% Air China PhoenixMiles | TAP Miles&Go 125% · Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles 125% · Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 100% | — |
| Q | 120.7% Air China PhoenixMiles | Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 100% · Asiana Club 100% · Avianca LifeMiles 100% | — |
| S | 50% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, Avianca LifeMiles, Eva Air Infinity MileageLands +2 more | Air China PhoenixMiles 40.23% | — |
| T | 50% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles +3 more | Air China PhoenixMiles 40.23% · Ethiopian ShebaMiles 25% | — |
| U | 80.47% Air China PhoenixMiles | Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 50% · ANA Mileage Club 50% · Avianca LifeMiles 50% | — |
| V | 100% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, Asiana Club, Avianca LifeMiles +7 more | Air China PhoenixMiles 80.47% · United MileagePlus 75% · ANA Mileage Club 70% | — |
| W | 100% Air Canada Aeroplan 2026, Asiana Club, Avianca LifeMiles +6 more | Air China PhoenixMiles 80.47% · United MileagePlus 75% · ANA Mileage Club 70% | — |
| Y | 160.93% Air China PhoenixMiles | Miles&More 150% · TAP Miles&Go 125% · Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles 125% | — |
Programs you can credit Air India flights to
Every program with an earning chart for this airline. Whether you can join one depends on the program.
- ANA Mileage Club
- Aegean Miles+Bonus
- Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- Air China PhoenixMiles
- Asiana Club
- Avianca LifeMiles
- Copa Airlines ConnectMiles
- Egyptair Plus
- Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- Eva Air Infinity MileageLands
- Miles&More
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- TAP Miles&Go
- Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- United MileagePlus
Frequently asked questions
Which frequent flyer program should I credit Air India flights to?
It depends on the booking class on your ticket. Across Air India's 23 booking classes, Air China PhoenixMiles, Air Canada Aeroplan 2026 and Avianca LifeMiles most often pay the most. Enter your flight in the Flight Creditor to compare every program for your exact fare.
How many miles do Air India economy tickets earn?
In the best partner program, Air India economy earns from 50% (class S) up to 160.93% (class B) of the distance flown. Full-fare classes earn the most and deep-discount classes the least.
How many miles does Air India business class earn?
Up to 321.87% of the distance flown, in Air China PhoenixMiles on class C. Most partner programs pay 125% or more on full-fare premium classes, plus elite bonuses on top.
Can I credit Air India flights to Air China PhoenixMiles?
Yes. Air China PhoenixMiles earns on 21 booking classes on Air India. For example, class F earns 402.34%, class C earns 321.87%, class D earns 241.4% and class J earns 241.4% of the distance flown, before elite bonuses.
Earning charts from wheretocredit.com, updated October 31, 2026. Programs change their partner charts without much notice, so confirm on the program's own earning page before you rely on a rate.