Request Refund

How to raise a refund request?

If your ticket was issued after 25 May 2022, head to the manage booking section to request a refund. For a refund of tickets issued by the Air India city booking or airport office, kindly contact your nearest Air India reservation office.  

Alternatively, if you bought the ticket from a travel agent or any other online portal, please get in touch with the respective agent’s office for a refund.

The cancellation charges and change penalties vary in all flying classes. Following are the cancellation and change penalties for various flying classes. 

  • Change: A modification to the itinerary, a change in the arrival or departure date, destination, or flight number.  
  • Cancellation: If the passenger cancels the booking.  
  • No show: No-show is when a passenger fails to change or cancel the booking 2 hours prior to the domestic and 4 hours prior to international departures.

Domestic cancellation and change penalties 

RegionDOMESTIC - India
CabinEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
BrandValueClassicFlexValueFlexValueFlexFirst
Change fee 3,000>3 days = 300, 0-3 days =  1,0002503,000Free>3 days = Free, 0-3 days =  5,000FreeFree
Cancellation fee 5000> 3 days=  2,500, 0 - 3 days=  3,5009995,0009997,500999> 3 day= Free, 0-3 days =  1,000
No show fee Taxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundable

*For non-refundable cases, tax will be credited back to the source. 

Note: Please provide all the ticket numbers for a swift issue resolution. 

*In compliance with CAR, Section 3-Air Transport Series “M” Part II Rev 2, dated 27 Feb 2019, the cancellation charges shall not be more than the basic fare, plus fuel surcharge. 

*A ticket can be refunded within two years from the date of issuance.

International cancellation and change penalties

RegionAPAC - Singapore, Thailand, Hongkong, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines
CabinEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
BrandValueClassicFlexValueFlexValueFlexFirst
Change fee4,0002,0002504,000Free4,000FreeFree
Cancellation fee8,0006,0009998,00099912,000999>3 days = Free, 0-3 days =  1,000
No show feeTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundable
No show and change fee12,00012,0003,00012,0003,00020,0003,0003,000

 

RegionGULF - UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait
CabinEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
BrandValueClassicFlexValueFlexValueFlexFirst
Change fee4,000>3 days = 500,  0-3 days = 2,0002504,000Free4,000FreeFree
Cancellation fee8,0006,0009998,00099912,000999>3 days = Free, 0-3 days = 1,000
No show feeTaxes refundable Taxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundable
No show and change fee12,00012,0003,00012,0003,00020,0003,0003,000

 

RegionSAARC - Dhaka, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, Maldives
CabinEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
BrandValueClassicFlexValueFlexValueFlexFirst
Change fee3,000>3 days = 300, 0-3 days = 1,0002503,000Free3,000FreeFree
Cancellation fee5,000> 3 days= 2500, 0 - 3 days= 35009995,0009997,500999> 3 day= Free, 0-3 days = 1,000
No show feeTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundable

 

RegionFEA - Korea
CabinEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
BrandValueClassicFlexValueFlexValueFlexFlex
Change fee7,0007,000Free7,000Free7,000FreeFree
Cancellation feeTaxes refundable12,00099912,00099918.000999>3 days = Free, 0-3 days = 2,000
No show fee*90% of base fare90% of base fare90% of base fare90% of base fare90% of base fare90% of base fare90% of base fare90% of base fare
No show and change fee22,00022,0003,00022,0006,00025,0006,0006,000

*Note: The base fare is subject to changes without prior notice.

RegionEU - Germany, France, Austria, Italy, Israel, Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland
CabinEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
BrandValueClassicFlexValueFlexValueFlexFirst
Change fee15,0007000Free7,000Free7000FreeFree
Cancellation feeTaxes refundable20,00099920,00099925,000999>3 days = Free, 0-3 days = 2,000
No show feeTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundable
No show and change fee22,00022,0003,00022,0006,00025,0006,0006,000

 

RegionEU - UK
CabinEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
BrandValueClassicFlexValueFlexValueFlexFirst
Change fee150007000Free7,000Free7,000FreeFree
Cancellation feeTaxes refundable 20,00099920,00099925,000999>3 days = Free, 0-3 days = 2,000
No show feeTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundable
No show and change fee22,00022,0003,00022,0006,00025,0006,0006,000

 

RegionAfrica - Mauritius
CabinEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
BrandValueClassicFlexValueFlexValueFlexFlex
Change fee4,000>3 days = 500,  0-3 days = 2,0002504,000Free4,000FreeFree
Cancellation fee8,0006,0009998,00099912,000999>3 days = Free, 0-3 days = 1,000
No show feeTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundable
No show and change fee12,00012,0003,00012,0003,00020,0003,0003,000

 

Region Australia
CabinEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
BrandValueClassicFlexValueFlexValueFlexFirst
Change fee12,0008,000Free8,000Free8,000FreeFree
Cancellation fee25,00020,00099920,00099925,0009992,500
No show feeTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundable
No show and change fee25,00025,0006,00025,0007,50025,0007,5007,500

 

RegionFEA - Japan
CabinEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
BrandValueClassicFlexValueFlexValueFlexFirst
Change fee7,0007,000Free7,000Free7,000FreeFree
Cancellation feeTaxes refundable12,00099912,00099918,000999>3 days = Free, 0-3 days = 2,000
No show feeTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundable
No show and change fee22,00022,0003,00022,0006,00025,0006,0006,000

 

RegionNAMR - USA, Canada
CabinEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
BrandValueClassicFlexValueFlexValueFlexFirst
Change fee$165 / CAD 240 / INR 15,000$110 / CAD 160 /INR 10,000Free$110/160 CAD/ INR 10,000 Free$110 / 160 CAD/ INR 10,000FreeFree
Cancellation feeTaxes refundable$275 / CAD 400/ INR 25,000$11 / CAD 16/ INR 999$275/400 CAD /INR 25,000$11/16 CAD /INR 999$330/ 480 CAD/ INR 30,000$11 / 16 CAD/ INR 999> 3days = Free, 0-3 days = $70
No show feeTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundableTaxes refundable
No show and change fee$300$300$75$300$150$320$210$210

Cancellation and change penalties for Air India award tickets

The cancellation charges and change penalties vary based on the booked cabin class and the region.

Please find below the modification window, cancellation and change penalties on Air India award ticket:

Region All Cabin ClassesNo Show Window
Within India*, IN-SAARC (Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar)Modification Window>72 hrswithin 72 hrsWithin no show window (D-2 hrs)2 hrs
Change15%25%Not permitted
Cancellation20%30%Only taxes refundable
 
IN-Sri LankaModification Window>72 hrswithin 72 hrsWithin no show window (D-2 hrs)2 hrs 
Change15%25%Not permitted
Cancellation20%30%Only taxes refundable
 
IN-APAC (Singapore, Thailand, HongKong), IN-Gulf (United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar), IN-Africa (Kenya)Modification Window>72 hrs within 72 hrsWithin no show window (D-4 hrs)4 hrs
Change15%25%Not permitted
Cancellation20%30%Only taxes refundable
 
IN-AustraliaModification Window>7 dayswithin 7 daysWithin no show window (D-24 hrs)24 hrs
Change15%25%Not permitted
Cancellation20%30%Only taxes refundable
 
IN-Far East (Japan, Korea), IN-UK & IN-Europe (Germany, France, Denmark, Austria, Italy, Netherlands, Israel)Modification Window>7 dayswithin 7 daysWithin no show window (D-24 hrs)24 hrs 
Change15%25%Not permitted
Cancellation20%30%Only taxes refundable
 
IN-USA*, IN-CanadaModification Window>7 dayswithin 7 daysWithin no show window (D-24 hrs)24 hrs 
Change15%25%Not permitted
Cancellation20%30%Only taxes refundable
  • Change penalty payable in cash.
  • Cancellation penalty deducted in Maharaja Points.

 

* For India and US marketsChange / cancellations are permitted free of charge for up to 24 hours from the time of booking provided the change/cancellation is done for up to 7 days prior to the first leg of departure.
For changesIf passenger changes the booking, passenger will be charged the difference in fare, if any, applicable when the amendment is made. The penalty will have to be paid in cash. However, if the new fare is lower than the Original fare, difference in the amount will not be refunded, but the rebooking charges as applicable will be collected.
No show windowWithin no show window if a passenger cancels his/her ticket, only airport taxes will be refunded. Similarly, after the flight has departed, a no show passenger will only be liable to get the taxes as refund.
Tier Members Fee waivers are applicable only to eligible Maharaja Club members and do not extend to any other passengers included in the same PNR. For domestic flights, itinerary change waivers are available to Silver, Gold, and Platinum members, while cancellation waivers are available to Gold and Platinum members. For international flights, itinerary change waivers are available to Gold and Platinum members.

Cancellation and change penalties for Star Alliance award tickets

The cancellation charges and change penalties vary based on the time remaining before departure.

Please find below the modification window, cancellation and change penalties on Star Alliance award tickets:

  All CabinsNo Show Window
All sectorsModification Window> 7 dayswithin 7 daysWithin no show window(D-24 hrs)24hrs
Change15%25%Not Permitted
Cancellation20%30%Only taxes refundable                      

 

* For India and US marketsChange / cancellations  are permitted free of charge for up to 24 hours from the time of booking  provided the change/cancellation is done for up to 7 days prior to the first leg of departure.
For changesIf passenger changes the booking, passenger will be charged the difference in fare, if any, applicable when the amendment is made. The penalty will have to be paid in cash. However, if the new fare is lower than the Original fare, difference in the amount will not be refunded, but the rebooking charges as applicable will be collected.
No show windowWithin no show window if a passenger cancels his/her ticket, only airport taxes will be refunded. Similarly, after the flight has departed, a no show passenger will only be liable to get the taxes as refund.
  • Change penalty payable in cash.
  • Cancellation penalty deducted in Maharaja Points.

Note:

  • All values in INR except stated otherwise. 
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax) is only applicable against cancellation penalty amount for cancellation of redemption bookings.