I want to buy a ticket using my maharaja points of the air india maharaja club and also partly with cash. Is it possible to do so?
Yes, your base fare can be paid using a combination of cash and points. Please note that fuel surcharge, ancillaries, taxes, convenience or platform fees can only be paid by cash.
I don’t always have enough Maharaja points for a full ticket. With my Air India Maharaja Club membership, can I pay part of the fare using points and cover the remaining amount with cash?
That’s a very practical question, and the good news is that the Air India Maharaja Club does give you this flexibility.
Points + Cash Option:
If you don’t have enough Maharaja points for a full ticket, you can still book your flight using the “Points + Cash” option. This allows you to redeem the points you have and then pay the remaining fare balance in cash or by card. It’s a convenient way to make sure your points never go unused.
How It Works:
When you’re booking through the Air India website or app:
1. Log in to your Flying Returns account.
2. Select your flight as usual.
3. At checkout, choose the option to pay with Points + Cash.
4. The system will automatically apply your available points and show you how much extra you need to pay.
Why It’s Useful:
This feature is especially handy for frequent travelers who may not always have a large balance of Maharaja points but still want to reduce their travel costs. Even a small number of points can help lower the ticket price.
Tip:
I’d recommend checking both full redemption and points + cash before confirming your booking. Sometimes, using points for upgrades instead of part-payment for tickets gives better overall value.