India · Founded 1932

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Air India Business Class

Air India is Tata Group-owned (74.9%, with Singapore Airlines holding 25.1%) and completed a full merger of Vistara — the well-regarded Tata-Singapore Airlines joint venture — into the Air India brand in November 2024; the Vistara name no longer exists as a separate carrier. The airline is mid-transformation with new A350 deliveries and a fleet-wide retrofit, flying non-stop from multiple US cities to Delhi and Mumbai.

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From: $2,150
Max savings: 64%
Rating: 4.2★^*
Fleet: 3 types

Last updated May 3, 2026

Quick answers

At a glance

What is Air India business class?

Air India Business Class — Lie-flat with direct aisle access (A350). Seat width 21 inches, length 78 inches.

How much can I save on Air India?

Consolidator fares from $2,150 — about 64% below published retail. You earn full Maharaja Club (merged Flying Returns + Club Vistara after the Vistara merger, completed Nov 2024) miles.

Which lounges does Air India use?

Maharaja Lounge (DEL). Worldwide: Star Alliance partner lounges worldwide.

The Airline

About Air India

A comprehensive look at Air India's premium cabins, service philosophy, route network, and what makes them worth flying.

Airline overview

Founded in 1932, Air India is headquartered in India and operates to 87+ destinations across 80+ countries. The fleet is built around Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing 787-8 and Airbus A350-900 for long-haul operations, with additional narrowbody types on regional routes. Air India is a Star Alliance alliance member, which gives passengers access to lounges and booking across all partner carriers worldwide.

The business class experience

Air India Business Class features Lie-flat with direct aisle access (A350). Seat width is 21 inches and fully extended bed length is 78 inches — comfortable for passengers up to about 6'3" (190cm) to sleep fully flat. The seat layout on Air India's long-haul widebody aircraft typically offers direct aisle access for every business class passenger, so you never have to climb over a seatmate.

In-flight entertainment is delivered via Seatback touchscreen IFE (A350). Dining on Air India: Indian regional cuisine, international options. Baggage allowance in business class: 2 × 32kg checked. All flights include amenity kits, premium bedding, and priority boarding/baggage handling.

Lounges and ground experience

At the home hub: Maharaja Lounge (DEL). At other airports worldwide: Star Alliance partner lounges worldwide. Lounge access is included with your business class ticket — you show your boarding pass at the lounge entrance and receive food, drinks, WiFi, and dedicated workspaces until boarding time.

On the ground at departure, Air India business class passengers get dedicated check-in counters, fast-track security lanes where available, and priority boarding. At arrival, baggage is tagged with priority labels and comes out first — typically saving 15-30 minutes versus economy on heavily-loaded flights.

What travelers say

“The Vistara merger genuinely changed the calculus here — Vistara's reputation for service quality is now folded into Air India's broader fleet, which is still catching up in places. The new A350 product is a real upgrade; older aircraft may not be there yet. Non-stop US-India routing remains the strongest practical argument for booking.”

— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review

Booking Air India with consolidator fares

Our consolidator contract with Air India gives us access to net fares significantly below published retail — typically 64% savings on business class bookings. These are standard Air India tickets with full frequent flyer mile earning in Maharaja Club (merged Flying Returns + Club Vistara after the Vistara merger, completed Nov 2024), complete lounge access, standard cancellation rules, and priority handling on both ends of the trip. The only difference is the price.

When you request a quote, we search all available Air India dates and routes for your trip, compare against other carriers that serve the same route, and send you the best option within 15 minutes. No membership required, any service fees disclosed upfront, and you book directly with Air India under your name — we're just the consolidator agency that unlocks wholesale pricing through our host consolidator network.

Cabin Details

Inside Air India business class

Every detail that matters — seat, service, lounge, luggage and miles.

Cabin name: Air India Business Class
Seat type: Lie-flat with direct aisle access (A350)
Seat width: 21 inches
Seat length: 78 inches
In-flight entertainment: Seatback touchscreen IFE (A350)
Dining: Indian regional cuisine, international options
Baggage allowance: 2 × 32kg checked
Miles program: Maharaja Club (merged Flying Returns + Club Vistara after the Vistara merger, completed Nov 2024)

Home lounge

Maharaja Lounge (DEL)

Lounges at other airports

Star Alliance partner lounges worldwide

Hubs

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)Bengaluru, Mumbai (secondary hubs)

Aircraft types

Boeing 777-200LRBoeing 787-8Airbus A350-900

“The Vistara merger genuinely changed the calculus here — Vistara's reputation for service quality is now folded into Air India's broader fleet, which is still catching up in places. The new A350 product is a real upgrade; older aircraft may not be there yet. Non-stop US-India routing remains the strongest practical argument for booking.”
— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review

Top Routes

Popular Air India business class routes

The most-booked Air India premium routes through our consolidator contracts.

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Fleet

Air India aircraft we book

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Reference Data

Air India carrier reference

Field	Value
IATA airline code	AI
ICAO airline code	AIC
Canonical name	Air India
Country	India
Founded	1932
Alliance	Star Alliance
Hub airports	Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Bengaluru, Mumbai (secondary hubs)
Source for canonical fields	Wikidata (CC0) · Q69906 cross-referenced with our editorial catalog

Canonical airline metadata cross-referenced with Wikidata (CC0). When fields disagree, our editorial catalog is the source of truth for cabin specs, fare data, and ratings; Wikidata is the source of truth for ICAO codes, founding year, and country attribution.

Facts independently verified 2026-08-05

Fleet, route, seat, and lounge facts on this page were checked against 1 independent source:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_India

Star ratings follow a separate five-source composite methodology — see our ratings & verification methodology.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about booking Air India business class through our consolidator.

How much is Air India business class?

Consolidator fares start from $2,150 — about 64% below published retail. Exact pricing depends on route, travel dates and season.

What seat will I get on Air India?

Air India business class features Lie-flat with direct aisle access (A350). Seat width: 21 inches, fully extended length: 78 inches.

Which lounges can I use with Air India business class?

At the home hub: Maharaja Lounge (DEL). Worldwide: Star Alliance partner lounges worldwide.

Will I earn miles on these fares?

Yes. We book you directly with Air India under your name. You earn full Maharaja Club (merged Flying Returns + Club Vistara after the Vistara merger, completed Nov 2024) miles and tier credit — typically 100-125% for business class.

What dining and IFE does Air India offer in business class?

Dining: Indian regional cuisine, international options. In-flight entertainment: Seatback touchscreen IFE (A350).

What's the baggage allowance?

2 × 32kg checked. This is the standard Air India business class allowance.

Fly Air India business class

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