Air India has relaunched its popular Maharaja Club Points Fest, and for May 2026 the airline is offering members a chance to earn up to 50% bonus Maharaja Points. This promotion marks a celebration of the program’s growth to over 100 partners and runs for the entire month of May.
If you’ve been saving reward points for a future trip, May is a great time to convert them. Below is a clear summary of the offer, how the bonus slabs work, which partners are eligible, and key terms to remember.
Table of Contents
- Offer Details
- Bonus Slabs
- Eligible partners
- Excluded Partners
- Things to Keep in Mind
- Bottom line
Offer Details
| Offer | Up to 50% extra Maharaja Points on points conversion |
| Offer Period | 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 |
| Maximum Bonus | 200,000 bonus points per partner |
| Who Can Join | All registered Maharaja Club members |
| Where to Register | Registration required on the Maharaja Club partner offers page |
| Points Credit Time | Within 60 days after the offer ends |
The promotion is straightforward: register for the offer first, then transfer eligible partner points during the offer period to receive the bonus.
Bonus Slabs
Bonus percentages increase with the amount converted. The slab structure is:
| Maharaja Points Received from Conversion | Bonus |
|---|---|
| 1 to 25,000 | 10% |
| 25,001 to 50,000 | 20% |
| 50,001 to 75,000 | 30% |
| 75,001 to 100,000 | 40% |
| Above 100,000 | 50% |
Example: Converting 100,000 ICICI reward points that result in 100,000 Maharaja Points would earn an additional 40,000 bonus points. Converting above 100,000 Maharaja Points unlocks the 50% bonus.
Eligible partners
Partners included in this promotion cover a wide range of banks, reward platforms and apps. Key partners and relevant details are listed below:
| Partner | Details |
|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | 2:1 transfer ratio for many cards |
| ICICI Bank | 1:1 on select cards |
| Air India SBI Credit Card | Strong value for conversions |
| SBI Aurum & Travel Card | Travel-focused cards |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | Good 1:1 ratio on Solitaire cards |
| Yes Bank | Lower transfer ratios |
| IndusInd Bank | Tiger Card transfers are attractive but capped |
| Flipkart SuperCoins | Included partner |
| RBL Bank | Included partner |
| Federal Bank | Included partner |
| Punjab National Bank | Included partner |
| Jupiter | Included partner |
| DBS Bank | 1:0.8 on Vantage Card |
| Bandhan Bank | Included partner |
| Union Bank of India | Included partner |
| Central Bank of India | Included partner |
| HSBC UK, UAE, Qatar & Malaysia | International banking partners |
| South Indian Bank | Included partner |
| Karur Vysya Bank | Included partner |
| Audi India | Included partner |
| HeyMax & E-rewards | Rewards platforms |
| Maximize, Magnify & On Point | Gift card and rewards apps |
Among partners, certain ICICI premium cards and the SBI Air India Signature card are particularly valuable for conversions due to favorable transfer ratios and card benefits. Many other partners are useful, but not all will have enough balance to reach the highest bonus slabs.
Excluded Partners
A few partners are excluded from earning bonus Maharaja Points when converting. Conversions from these partners will not receive the promotional bonus:
| Excluded Partner | Reason |
|---|---|
| Axis Bank | Already strong transfer options |
| HSBC India | Excluded from this offer |
| Axis Bank Vistara Co-brand Cards | Co-brand cards excluded |
| Club Vistara SBI Co-brand Cards | Co-brand cards excluded |
| Club Vistara IDFC Bank Co-brand Cards | Co-brand cards excluded |
| Club Vistara IndusInd Bank Explorer Co-brand Cards | Co-brand cards excluded |
Things to Keep in Mind
- You must register for the offer before transferring points. Conversions made prior to registration are not eligible for the bonus.
- Only your first eligible transaction with each partner during May 2026 will count for the bonus calculation.
- The maximum bonus from any single partner is 200,000 Maharaja Points.
- Bonuses from different partners are calculated separately. Converting from multiple partners in the same month can yield separate bonuses up to the per-partner cap.
- All qualifying transactions must occur between 1 May 2026 (00:00) and 31 May 2026 (23:59).
- For partner “Shop and Earn” offers, both the booking and the actual service (for example, a hotel stay) must take place within May 2026 to be eligible.
- Once Maharaja Points are credited to your account, they cannot be reversed.
- Raise any complaints within 90 days after the offer ends if you encounter issues with crediting or eligibility.
Bottom line
This Points Fest is a straightforward way for frequent flyers and credit card holders to grow Maharaja Points quickly. A single large conversion above 100,000 Maharaja Points unlocks the full 50% bonus, effectively increasing the value of converted points. With Air India having recently reduced award pricing on many routes, accumulating Maharaja Points now can be particularly useful for future redemptions.
If you have unused reward balances with HDFC, ICICI, SBI, Kotak or other eligible partners, consider converting them in May 2026 after registering to maximize bonus earnings.
Will you be moving points to Air India during this Points Fest? Share your experience or plans in the comments below.