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Contact whoever issued your ticket now. Air India’s passenger FAQ describes a two-hour window after departure to cancel or request a change after a no-show. Rebooking may involve a no-show penalty and change charges. Ask whether your onward or return flights are still active. If Air India caused you to miss a connection, ask about disruption options first.
Air India · Passenger FAQ
The two-hour no-show window
- Before departureAsk which cutoff appliesContact the issuer as soon as you know you can’t make the flight.
- After departureAct within two hoursThe FAQ describes this window to cancel or request a change. Fees may apply.
- After the FAQ windowCheck what remainsAsk about unused taxes and the status of each remaining flight.
Air India’s official no-show FAQ ↗ Reviewed
Can I rebook after missing my Air India flight?
You may be able to change your ticket, depending on your fare and availability. If you booked directly, open Air India Manage Booking. If a travel agency or booking site issued your ticket, start there. Ask for the total, including any no-show penalty, change fee and fare difference, before you decide whether to rebook or buy a new ticket.
Official booking tool · Direct bookingsOpen Air India Manage Booking ↗Have your booking reference and last name ready.Can I get a tax refund after an Air India no-show?
Ask the ticket issuer to check the unused taxes and fees separately from the fare. Air India’s passenger FAQ says refunds are unavailable after its two-hour window. Its refund page also describes airport-tax refunds for no-shows and lists different terms by fare and market. Ask which amounts apply to your ticket.
Air India’s passenger FAQ ↗ · Air India’s refund and fee tables ↗
Message to your ticket issuer
I missed Air India flight [flight number and date]. Please confirm which unused taxes or fees are refundable for this ticket. If I can still rebook, please send the total cost and confirm whether my onward and return flights are still active.
Will Air India cancel my return flight if I miss the outbound?
It can. Air India’s Conditions of Carriage say the airline may cancel onward or return reservations if you miss a booked flight without telling it. The conditions also require segments on the same Air India-issued ticket to be used in order. Confirm each remaining flight before buying a replacement outbound.
- 01 · MissedOutbound
- 02 · Confirm statusOnward flight
- 03 · Confirm statusReturn flight
What if Air India caused me to miss my connection?
If an Air India delay or cancellation caused you to miss a connection on the same ticket, ask Air India about rebooking or refund options for the remaining journey. If you bought separate tickets, tell the airline upfront. Keep your original itinerary and the disruption notice.
Air India’s rules on disruptions and refunds ↗Air India missed-flight FAQs
Is the Air India no-show fee the same for every ticket?
Air India lists different fees by market and fare. Ask your ticket issuer for the total for your booking. Air India fee tables ↗
Can I use my return if I buy a new outbound ticket?
Confirm the original return before buying the replacement. A new outbound booking does not confirm the status of flights on your original ticket. Air India Conditions of Carriage ↗
Who do I contact if I booked through a travel website?
Start with the agency or site that issued your ticket, especially for a refund request. Have your ticket number and booking reference ready. Air India’s refund FAQ ↗