Air India Airline Profile

Air India information, codes and useful links

Air India profile
Air India logo with name
Overview

Marketing name: Air India

Legal name: Air India Limited

Year established: 1948

Region: Asia

Base country: India

Base city: New Delhi

Base airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: AI

Airline ICAO code: AIC

Base city IATA code: DEL

Base airport IATA code: DEL

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance: Star Alliance

Operating status: Active

Useful links

Official Website: airindia.in

Baggage policy: visit website

Online check-in: visit website

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Air India overview and services

Air India Limited marketed as Air India is a currently operating Asian scheduled full-service airline with its base at Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi, India.

This carrier's 2-char IATA designator is AI, and its 3-character ICAO designator is AIC. Established 77 years ago in 1948, the airline is one of the oldest carriers in the world. Along with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, and 27 others, Air India is a Star Alliance alliance member.

Air India offers a web check-in option for the convenience of its passengers. The latest version of Air India baggage policy (last updated 2025) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.