So after many years AI sent out the Flying Returns cards and upgrade vouchers.

Though I'm not a fan of the Tata logo everywhere, definitely a drastic improvement over the past. Everything from the quality of the printing, the material for the vouchers and the envelopes / letter etc and the FFP card itself a million miles better than what used to be.

I've been Maharaja Club for several years and not once has it made any difference in anything as far as Air India was concerned. Many other airlines (LX, AC, SQ) have actually treated me better on account of my AI status than AI itself!

So if this makes any difference in the actual travel experience on AI remains to be seen!