IndiaGlitz reported a data breach at Air India (India) on 1 November 2026. It affected 4,500,000 customers.
What we know as of
Status
Reported by IndiaGlitz; not yet confirmed by Air India or an authority.
People affected
4,500,000 customers.
What was exposed
Personal data.
When
First reported 1 November 2026.
How
Hacking.
Air India’s record
No earlier breach on record under this name.
Not known yet: when it began and who was behind it. This page is updated as notices and statements come in.
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People affected
4,500,000customers
Reported
1 November 2026News report
What was exposed 1
Personal data
How it happened
How
Hacking Hacking! Personal data of 45 lakh Air India customers compromisedsource
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Questions about the Air India breach
Was Air India hacked?
IndiaGlitz reported a data breach at Air India (India) on 1 November 2026. It affected 4,500,000 customers. How it happened, by the sources: hacking. It has been reported but not confirmed by Air India or an authority.
What data was exposed in the Air India breach?
Personal data, by the notices and reports on this page.
How do I know if I was affected?
Organisations normally tell the people whose data was involved, by letter or email, and that notice says what of yours was in it. We cannot look up individual people. If you got a notice, check that it is real, then follow the steps on this page.
Is there a Air India data breach settlement?
No settlement open for claims is on record for Air India as of 15 November 2026. Every open settlement is listed with its deadline.
Is a letter, email or text about the Air India breach real or a scam?
A real notice names the breach, says what data was involved and never asks for a password, a code or a payment. Criminals often send fake notices after a breach is in the news. Do not use links or phone numbers in the message: go to Air India’s own site, or check the letter here.
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