Travel with Points

Flight loyalty programs

Award charts change, but the fundamentals stay the same: understand alliance partnerships, hold flexible points, and strike when you find award space.

Featured airline loyalty programs

Star Alliance (AI)

Air India Maharaja Club

Maharaja Club is the largest frequent flyer programme in the Indian skies. Earn points every time you fly with Air India or any of their 24 Star Alliance Partners.

Primary hubs
Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bengaluru (BLR)
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Independent (6E)

IndiGo BluChip

BluChip makes IndiGo flights more rewarding. Earn BluChips each time you fly, get extra points for booking on the app or website, and enjoy discounts on add-ons like seat selection and Fast Forward

Primary hubs
Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bengaluru (BLR)
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Independent (EK)

Emirates Skywards

Emirates Skywards is the frequent‑flyer programme for Emirates and flydubai. Members earn Skywards Miles and separate Tier Miles on paid flights and through credit cards, hotels and retail partners. Tier Miles unlock higher status levels, while Skywards Miles can be redeemed for flights, upgrades and other rewards across Emirates’ global network.

Primary hubs
Dubai (DXB)
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Oneworld (QR)

Qatar Airways Privilege Club

Privilege Club is the loyalty programme of Qatar Airways. Members earn Avios on Qatar Airways, Oneworld carriers and partners, while Qpoints track elite status from Burgundy to Platinum. Higher tiers enjoy bonus Avios, lounge access, Qcredits for upgrades, extra baggage and priority services across Qatar’s growing network.

Primary hubs
Doha (DOH)
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Star Alliance (SQ)

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer

KrisFlyer is the loyalty programme of Singapore Airlines and Scoot. Members earn KrisFlyer miles, Elite miles and PPS Value across flights and everyday spending. Elite miles unlock Silver and Gold status, while PPS Value unlocks the PPS Club and Solitaire PPS Club for premium cabin flyers. Higher tiers deliver bonus miles, lounge access, priority services and generous baggage allowances across the Star Alliance network.

Primary hubs
Singapore Changi (SIN)
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Oneworld (CX)

Cathay membership

Cathay membership is the loyalty programme of Cathay Pacific, rewarding members with Asia Miles and Status Points. Members start at Green and can progress through Silver, Gold and Diamond tiers by earning Status Points on flights and everyday spend. Higher tiers provide lounge access, priority check‑in, extra baggage, guaranteed seats and other exclusive privileges.

Primary hubs
Hong Kong (HKG)
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Favorite sweet spots

India ➜ London

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

Redeem 10k points + taxes for one-way flight to London during off-peak dates. Sometimes the reward flight is available for as low as 6.5k points

India ➜ Hong Kong

Qatar Airways Avios

Book Cathay Pacific flight from India to Hong Kong for 12500 Avios + taxes.

Intra-Europe

Avios (British Airways / Iberia)

Short-haul flights start at 4k points and avoid high fuel surcharges when booked through Iberia.