Signup Offer: Air India Maharaja Club offering 2,000 Bonus Points for New Sign-Ups Until October 31, 2026
Air India is offering new members of its Maharaja Club frequent flyer programme up to 2,000 bonus Maharaja Points when they sign up by October 31, 2026. The limited-time promotion splits the bonus into two parts: 1,000 Maharaja Points are awarded upon enrolment, and another 1,000 points are earned after completing the first eligible flight.
The offer is available to travellers joining the programme through Air India’s designated promotional enrolment link. It gives new members a chance to build a points balance before they start earning rewards through regular travel.
How does the 2,000 Maharaja Points offer work?
Under the promotion, new Maharaja Club members can earn their first 1,000 Maharaja Points upon successful enrolment. They can earn another 1,000 bonus points after completing their first eligible flight following enrolment. The promotion is valid for new enrolments completed between September 22 and October 31, 2026. Travellers must sign up through the designated campaign link to qualify, and the second tranche of points is conditional on completing the first qualifying flight (Air India or Air India Express).
This is a straightforward way for Air India to encourage more travellers to join its loyalty programme. However, prospective members should note the conditions: the offer is not simply a 2,000-point bonus for registering, as the full reward depends on flying.
What can you do with 2,000 Maharaja Points?
The Maharaja Club programme allows members to earn points on eligible flights operated by Air India and Air India Express, as well as flights on participating Star Alliance partner airlines. Members can redeem their points for award flights and cabin upgrades, subject to the applicable redemption requirements and availability.
Air India’s also highlights award flights starting from 1,500 Maharaja Points. That makes the sign-up offer particularly interesting for travellers who intend to use the programme for shorter journeys or as a starting point towards a future redemption. Actual award pricing depends on the itinerary and applicable redemption conditions.
For new members, the first 1,000 points provide an initial balance, while completing the first eligible flight unlocks an additional 1,000 points. Members can then continue earning through eligible flights and the programme’s other earning opportunities.
The deadline is October 31, 2026
The promotion is available only for a limited period. New members must complete their enrolment by October 31, 2026, within the promotional window specified by Air India. The second 1,000-point bonus also requires an eligible flight after enrolment, so travellers should review the full terms and conditions before relying on the advertised bonus.
Bottomline
Air India’s limited-period offer gives new Maharaja Club members an opportunity to earn 2,000 bonus points, split between enrolment and their first eligible flight. With the airline advertising award flights starting from 1,500 Maharaja Points, the promotion could provide a useful starting balance for travellers looking to explore the programme. The important distinction is that 1,000 points are awarded upon enrolment, while the remaining 1,000 require a qualifying flight. If you already plan to fly Air India or Air India Express, signing up before October 31, 2026, could be a worthwhile way to begin collecting Maharaja Points. You can enrol through the official Air India Maharaja Club website.
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