Originally Posted by
PiperAtGatesofDawn
Which toll free number are you calling? I can't believe what you're saying is correct (even if this is AI). AI has offices and toll free numbers from around the world. I can't imagine those don't accept non Indian credit cards even for domestic flights.
You can trying going the TA route or call the nearest AI offices to see if they can help if you if the international toll free numbers don't get you someone who can.
Sadly, I wish this revelation was inaccurate. When I contacted AI's Canadian office toll-free reservations number, it is redirected to the AI call centre in India, and this policy was reiterated to me twice. I tried HUCA in the hopes that the first person didn't have a clue what they were telling me.