Q. I am a Flying Returns member. How do I become a member of the Golden Edge Club?
A. Members attaining 50000 Tier Status points in their Flying Returns account in the preceding 365 days will automatically join Golden Edge Club

Q. How can I know more about the Golden Edge Club?
A. Write to :
Member Service Centre - Golden Edge Club
Email : flyingreturns@airindia.com
CallCentre : telephone no. 1860-233-1407(For calls when in India)

Q. How do I know, if I have qualified as a member of the Golden Edge Club? And do I have to fill up any form for becoming a member?
A. No, there are no forms to be filled up. Members on attaining the qualifying Tier Status Pointsfor Golden Edge Membership would automatically join the cub and mail welcoming the member is sent on the registered Email address. The Membership Kit containing a personalized 'Golden Edge Club Membership Card', two Upgrade Voucherson Domestic travel for self, and four Baggage Tag would be sent through courier.

Q. In case I have not qualified what should I do, to be invited to the club?
A. You need to increase your frequency of travel on Air India, Star Alliance member airlines, and Code-Share partner airlines flights. As soon as you cross the minimum 50000 Tier Status points in your Flying Returns account in the preceding 365 days criteria, or as may be revised by Air India from time to time, you will automatically join the club.

Q. When I become a member of the Golden Edge Club, do I get a new membership number?
A. Membership number in the Golden Edge Club is the same as assigned when enrolled as a member under the Flying Returns programme.

Q. How does the Golden Edge Club differ from normal Flying Returns membership?
A. As a Golden edge club member, you enjoy a number of benefits.

• 25% FR bonus pointsover and above the normal accrual as Tier Bonus
• Additional baggage allowance of 20 Kgs. (overand above ticketed Free Baggage Allowance) for weight concept flights for Primary Active/Active status account members.
• 1 additional pieceas per cabin classfree baggage allowedwhere piece concept is applicable for Primary Active/Active status account members.
• Additional baggage allowance is not available on Air India flights operated with ATR/CRJ aircraft, on Airline Partner's flights and on Air India code share flights (i.e. Air India marketed and operated by a Partner Airline or Partner Airline marketed and operated by Air India).
• Golden Edge Club (GEC) Members (corresponding to Star Gold) are eligible for additional baggage allowance on Star Alliance member airlines operated flights also.
• Two upgrade vouchers at the time of invitation to the Club.
• Use of Air India Lounge with 1 guest at select domestic and international airports when travelling on AI designated flights and Star Alliance member airlines flight.
• Dedicated check-in counters at select airports.
• Priority Check In and Boarding.
• Priority delivery of baggage.
• Lifestyle privileges / tie-ups with non airline partners.
• No cancellation/refund/rebooking fee will be levied for tickets on all fare types including 'Single User Super Saver' issued on domestic sectors on AI flights for self only, provided FFP Number is duly endorsed on the ticket & reflected in PNR. However No-Show/ Gate No-Show charges as per the fare basis (RBD) shall be applicable.

*T&C Apply. Extra Baggage allowance & Lounge access subject to change as per government directive.

Q. How long will my Golden Edge Club membership be valid?
A. Golden Edge Club status will be valid till the end of 12th month from the month of entry into the club, Or till the member attains 75000 points Tier Status to be eligible for The Maharajah Club, whichever is earlier.