Earn Reward Points on Luxury Cruises with Air India Flying Returns

Unlock the Seas of Rewards with Air India Flying Returns

Air India's Flying Returns loyalty program has been paired with Arrivia, the world's leading travel technology business and stand-alone travel loyalty provider. Through the partnership, members of Air India Flying Returns can accrue Reward Points for their cruise vacations on over 40 major cruise lines, offering over 30,000 itineraries worldwide, including Royal Caribbean International, P&O Cruises, Norwegian Cruises, MSC Cruises, Disney Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Costa & Cunard, among many others.

Flying Returns members who book their cruises through flyingreturnsicruise.com will receive 5 Reward Points for every ₹100 spent on their cruise cost, thanks to the agreement. Flying Returns Members can also accrue Reward Points for various experiences, such as opulent Caribbean getaways, once-in-a-lifetime trips to Alaska, and the growingly popular river cruises.

"We are committed to making Flying Returns a truly world-class loyalty programme, and this exciting new partnership with Arrivia International is one of the many ways in which we are reimagining Flying Returns,” said Sunil Suresh, Head of Marketing, Loyalty & E-Commerce at Air India.  

“Flying Returns is no longer just about flights. It’s about enriching travel experiences, whether our valued members enjoy those on Air India or anywhere else worldwide. We are delighted to present to our members exciting new ways to earn Reward Points beyond the conventional means in our effort to establish Flying Returns as a truly comprehensive loyalty programme."

Managing Director of Arrivia International, John Williams added: “Cruising is more than just a transaction. Flying Returns members have thousands of sailings to choose from and are serviced by our expert team of knowledgeable and experienced cruise specialists via our global call centres. Our cruise specialists provide a seamless booking process with personalized assistance and expert advice to ensure that every aspect of the journey exceeds expectations.” 

Flying Returns is powered by Arrivia's iCruise program, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary with solid industry ties, competitive pricing, and a dedication to value. With more than 30,000 global itineraries covering rivers, oceans, and excursions, iCruise is prepared to assist Flying Returns members in embarking on their ideal travel experiences. Members will always have the best possible cruise experience, offering substantial prizes.

Despite economic headwinds, the cruise sector has grown and persevered remarkably. As per the CLIA State of the Industry Report, there was an almost 7% growth in worldwide passenger traffic from 2019 to 31.7 million in 2023. Forecasts show that the number of passengers on ocean-going cruises will reach 106% of 2019 levels in 2024, with gross reservations increasing by more than 500% annually. By 2027, it is anticipated that there will be close to 40 million passengers. The Flying Returns programme Air India offers is ideally positioned to prosper in this thriving sector.