The partnership links IHG’s 7,100‑plus hotels in over 100 countries with Air India’s global network, offering members greater value, choice and flexibility across their travel journey.
Air India, India’s leading global airline, and IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, have announced a new partnership that links their loyalty programmes. The collaboration enables Air India’s Maharaja Club members to earn reward points during stays at IHG Hotels & Resorts, while giving IHG One Rewards members the flexibility to exchange their points for Maharaja Points.
The partnership brings together IHG’s global portfolio of more than 7,100 hotels in over 100 countries with Air India’s network across India and five continents, offering members greater value, choice and flexibility across their travel journey.
Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said, “By connecting IHG One Rewards with Maharaja Club, we are giving our members more choice and flexibility in how they use their rewards, while strengthening the reach and relevance of IHG One Rewards in India. This partnership further supports our ambition to grow our loyalty base and drive preference for our hotels as we continue to expand our portfolio across the country.”
Award‑winning IHG One Rewards is one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes, with a growing base of over 160 million members.
Sunil Suresh, Head of Marketing, Loyalty and E‑commerce, Air India, added, “By partnering with IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are extending the programme’s reach into another important part of the travel journey and making it easier for members to benefit from their loyalty across a broader range of travel experiences. As we continue to grow the Maharaja Club ecosystem, our vision is to make Maharaja Points an increasingly relevant part of our members’ travel and lifestyle journeys, with more opportunities to earn and redeem them across categories, markets and moments that matter most to our customers.”
Expanding Loyalty Benefits
Through the partnership, Maharaja Club members can earn Maharaja Points when staying at IHG Hotels & Resorts worldwide. Members will earn 2 Maharaja Points for every $1 spent at most IHG Hotels & Resorts, while stays at Candlewood Suites, Staybridge Suites, IHG Residences and IHG Army Hotels will earn 1 Maharaja Point for every $1 spent.
Members will also have the flexibility to convert their IHG One Rewards Points into Maharaja Points, with 1,000 IHG One Rewards Points exchangeable for 200 Maharaja Points. The minimum exchange threshold is 1,000 IHG One Rewards Points, giving members flexibility in how they use their loyalty rewards towards future travel.
The partnership builds on IHG One Rewards’ focus on offering greater flexibility to its growing membership base, while further expanding Maharaja Club’s partner ecosystem and opportunities for members to earn Maharaja Points beyond their airline spend.
To mark the launch, Maharaja Club members will be eligible to earn 3x Maharaja Points on qualifying stays between September 15 and December 31, 2026, with no blackout dates applicable. Members are required to register for the promotion to benefit from the offer.