Vistara decides to scale back by 10%. What does it mean for the passenger?
9 months ago

Vistara decides to scale back by 10%. What does it mean for the passenger?

Hindustan Times  

The last few days have been turbulent for Vistara - the Tata SIA JV which is all set to merge with Air India. The airline has finally come out with information that it is scaling back its operations by around 25-30 flights per day, or 10% of its capacity. On international flights, the airline ferried 2.32 lakh passengers. The airline has not yet updated which flights it has pulled back or if the flights being pulled back are different on different days of the week to minimise the impact. Tail Note The airline management, board and owners may want to deep dive into the issues and the mess that the airline got itself into over the last few days, but one cannot deny that this is a case of bad planning especially leading up to the peak summer holidays when traffic is expected to be the best ever.

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Air India optimises five key domestic metro routes post-merger with Vistara
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1 month, 1 week ago

Air India optimises five key domestic metro routes post-merger with Vistara

India TV News  

Post Vistara-integration, national carrier Air India on Wednesday announced an optimisation of its domestic route network that will prioritise deployment of its best narrowbody cabin products on five key metro-to-metro routes, beginning December 1. “We will progressively expand the coverage to more routes as Air India inducts new aircraft and completes the retrofit of our legacy narrowbody fleet during 2025,” …

Flying’s new high: Raise a toast to it?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Flying’s new high: Raise a toast to it?

Live Mint  

It’s ironic that airlines in India aren’t in the best of shape, but demand for air travel in the country is touching new peaks. Surprisingly, though, a new record has been scaled weeks after Diwali, which suggests durable strength in this market, with its pandemic slump now a fading memory. While capacity has expanded a bit, a long expected wait …

Air India-Vistara merger completed: Tata-group airline becomes India’s largest international carrier; here’s how
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Air India-Vistara merger completed: Tata-group airline becomes India’s largest international carrier; here’s how

Live Mint  

Air India on Tuesday completed the Vistara merger to create an integrated airline, partly owned by Singapore Airlines, that will be flying over 1,20,000 passengers daily and connect more than 90 destinations. "Post-merger, Air India Group operates a combined fleet of 300 aircraft covering 55 domestic and 48 international destinations, with 312 routes and 8,300 flights per week. Singapore Airlines …

First Air India-Vistara flight takes off from Doha to Mumbai after merger
1 month, 4 weeks ago

First Air India-Vistara flight takes off from Doha to Mumbai after merger

Hindustan Times  

The integrated Air India-Vistara entity took its first flight from Doha to Mumbai on Monday night. The code 'AI2XXX' is being used for all Vistara flights operated by Air India post-merger to help passengers identify the flight when booking. Post-merger, Singapore Airlines will have a 25.1 per cent stake in the Air India-Vistara joint entity. “Cross-functional teams from Air India …

New journey awaits: IndiGo's tribute to Vistara as last flight takes off
1 month, 4 weeks ago

New journey awaits: IndiGo's tribute to Vistara as last flight takes off

India Today  

IndiGo paid tribute to Vistara as it operated its last flight on Monday, a day before merging with Tata-owned Air India. Sharing a video of Vistara's final flight before the merger, IndiGo took to social media and wrote: “As an unforgettable legacy takes its final flight, a new journey on the horizon awaits. Here’s to the future and all the …

Vistara ends nine-year journey; operates last flight before merger with Air India
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Vistara ends nine-year journey; operates last flight before merger with Air India

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Vistara, the Tata Group and Singapore International Airline joint venture carrier, flew for the last time on Monday, thus marking an end to its glorious nine-year journey. Vistara is now getting merged with Air India, which has ambitions to establish itself as India’s premier full-service airline. The airline’s last foreign journey was New Delhi-Singapore flight. The new feeling …

Vistara ground staff bids emotional farewell to final flight after merger with Air India | WATCH
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Vistara ground staff bids emotional farewell to final flight after merger with Air India | WATCH

India TV News  

In an emotional farewell on Monday night, Vistara’s last flight from Odisha’s Biju Patnaik International Airport soared into the sky, marking the conclusion of the airline's independent operations before its full integration into Air India. Flight UK 782, bound for Delhi, carried passengers on a historic journey that officially ended Vistara’s separate identity, making way for the merged entity of …

Vistara (9-Jan-2015 to 11-Nov-2024): How the airline changed Indian aviation
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Vistara (9-Jan-2015 to 11-Nov-2024): How the airline changed Indian aviation

Hindustan Times  

Vistara, the Tata-SIA joint venture, will sunset at midnight today. As social media pays tributes and many take their last flights on the airline, a look at some pivotal moments which shaped not just the airline but also Indian aviation in one way or another. The hard work of introducing, differentiating and popularising Premium Economy will bear fruits for Air …

Vistara Airlines calls it a day: ‘Sky isn’t the limit, its just the beginning'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Vistara Airlines calls it a day: ‘Sky isn’t the limit, its just the beginning'

Hindustan Times  

In an emotional post on social media platform X, Vistara Airlines sent a farewell message to its partners before ceasing operations ahead of its merger with Air India. From November 12 onwards, Vistara will fully be integrated with Air India In the message, Vistara's account said, “As the plane ascends, so do our dreams; let’s glide toward the future, where …

Vistara’s final flight today as it merges with Air India
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Vistara’s final flight today as it merges with Air India

Hindustan Times  

Vistara will operate its final flight under its own brand on Monday, November 11, as it prepares to fully integrate with Air India. The government has approved foreign direct investment by Singapore Airlines in the Air India-Vistara merger, streamlining their integration into a single full-service carrier under the Air India brand. Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore …

Goodbye, Vistara: Airline set for final flight today as it merges with Air India
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Goodbye, Vistara: Airline set for final flight today as it merges with Air India

India Today  

In a move that marks the end of an era for India’s skies, Vistara, the full-service airline that won hearts with its premium service, will operate its final flights today before merging with Air India. The merger, a strategic decision by the Tata Group, brings together two giants of Indian aviation and shifts the landscape, with Air India becoming the …

Thank you for the memories: On Vistara's last day, Internet bids fond farewell
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Thank you for the memories: On Vistara's last day, Internet bids fond farewell

India Today  

Social media users bid a fond farewell to Vistara as the full-service airline operated its final flights on Monday before merging with Air India. A great brand built over 10 years.” One of the users shared a video that he recorded while flying Vistara recently, and said: “Thanks for a wonderful flying experience every time @airvistara. Some clicks from my …

Vistara experience isn’t going away: Air India assures passengers, promises same world-class service under new code
2 months ago

Vistara experience isn’t going away: Air India assures passengers, promises same world-class service under new code

Live Mint  

Air India has reassured Vistara passengers that their travel experience will remain unchanged after the upcoming merger of the two airlines. The official Air India handle tweeted on Friday: "With the merger and the changes that come with it, we wanted to assure you that your Vistara in-flight experience is not going away. Measures in place To ensure a seamless …

What Happens To Your Booked Vistara Ticket After November 11? Know Details
4 months, 1 week ago

What Happens To Your Booked Vistara Ticket After November 11? Know Details

News 18  

As Vistara has announced the discontinuation of ticket sales for travel beyond November 11 following its merger announcement with Air India, the full-service airline on Friday said those who have already booked tickets for travel November 12 onwards will have their tickets transferred to Air India. “All customers who have already booked with Vistara for travel 12-November-2024 onwards will have …

Vistara-Air India merger: Check impact on ticket bookings, flight operations and more
4 months, 1 week ago

Vistara-Air India merger: Check impact on ticket bookings, flight operations and more

India Today  

The merger between Vistara and Air India is on track to be finalised by November 12, 2024. Impact on existing bookings, flight operations and more Booking cut-off date: Starting September 3, 2024, customers cannot book Vistara flights for travel on or after November 12, 2024. Booking transition: All bookings for routes previously operated by Vistara will be redirected to Air …

Air India deputes 30 first officers for A320 aircraft operations of Vistara
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Air India deputes 30 first officers for A320 aircraft operations of Vistara

Hindustan Times  

Air India has deputed 30 first officers, or co-pilots, for A320 aircraft operations of Vistara as it struggles with the shortage of pilots. “This is the first such instance when Air India’s A320 pilots are being deputed.” Around 150 Vistara flights were cancelled from April 1 to April 6 A second official said the first officers will be able to …

Airfares are rising, but don’t blame it on Vistara
9 months ago

Airfares are rising, but don’t blame it on Vistara

Hindustan Times  

The crisis at Vistara due to a shortage of pilots and consequent decline in flights has triggered a raft of discussions on a potential spike in fares of up to 25%. A Vistara Airbus A320 aircraft at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai Fares remain dynamic in Indian skies and are on the basis of demand and supply. …

Airfare surge amid Vistara crisis: You may now have to pay up to 30% more on these major routes
9 months ago

Airfare surge amid Vistara crisis: You may now have to pay up to 30% more on these major routes

Hindustan Times  

Air travelers in India may have to pay 5-30 per cent more for flights this summer as airlines see capacity cuts amid rising travel demand as well as operational woes. The carrier said, “We are cutting 25-30 flights per day, which represents roughly 10 per cent of our total capacity.” Additionally, IndiGo has also grounded 75 of its aircraft due …

Vistara scales down operations by 10% after disruptions
9 months ago

Vistara scales down operations by 10% after disruptions

Hindustan Times  

The Tata Group-owned Vistara, which has been struggling with flight disruptions due to crew unavailability, has scaled down its operations by around 10% or around 25-30 daily flights, the airline said on Sunday. The airline on Sunday said that the scaling down of 10% flights will take them to the same operations as in February this year. “We are carefully …

Vistara to cut 25-30 flights daily; 10 pc reduction in capacity mostly in domestic routes
9 months ago

Vistara to cut 25-30 flights daily; 10 pc reduction in capacity mostly in domestic routes

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Facing disruptions due to non-availability of crew, Vistara on Sunday announced reducing 10 per cent of its capacity or 25-30 flights daily and most of the cancellations are in the domestic network as the Tata Group airline strives to stabilise operations. HT Image The full-service carrier is to operate over 300 flights daily in the ongoing summer schedule …

Vistara cancels nearly 1,000 flights in April to stabilise operations
9 months ago

Vistara cancels nearly 1,000 flights in April to stabilise operations

The Hindu  

Vistara has cancelled nearly 1,000 flights for the month of April in order to ensure stability in its operations, which saw a massive disruption last week over hectic rosters for pilots and unrest from a section of cockpit crew over pay cuts. “We are carefully scaling back our operations by around 25-30 flights per day, that is, roughly 10% of …

Vistara Airlines says scaling back operations by 10 per cent of capacity
9 months ago

Vistara Airlines says scaling back operations by 10 per cent of capacity

Hindustan Times  

Vistara Airlines on Sunday said that they were scaling back their operations by about 25 to 30 flights every day, which makes up to about 10 per cent of their current capacity. On Saturday, Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan apologised for the flight delays and cancellations taking place for the last few days. The airlines cited that the flight cancellations and …

Vistara cuts daily flights by 10 per cent to stabilise operations amid pilot woes
9 months ago

Vistara cuts daily flights by 10 per cent to stabilise operations amid pilot woes

India TV News  

New Delhi: Vistara on Sunday said it is scaling back its operations by 25-30 flights per day to provide a ‘much-needed buffer in the rosters’ as the full-service carrier strives to stabilise operations amid pilot woes, the airline spokesperson said. The announcement comes a day after the crisis-hit airline's CEO Vinod Kannan stated that 98 per cent of its pilots …

Air fares could see a surge due to Vistara cancellations
9 months ago

Air fares could see a surge due to Vistara cancellations

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With Vistara officially announcing the cancellation of multiple flights this week and the huge delays experienced by flyers on the flights that are operational too, passengers are either voluntarily cancelling their tickets booked with the airline or are forced to book on other airlines at the last minute after the cancellation is announced. Ashwin Siddaramaiah, a hospital safety consultant …

Vistara's flight disruptions caused by stretched roster for pilots, normal ops likely by May: CEO
9 months ago

Vistara's flight disruptions caused by stretched roster for pilots, normal ops likely by May: CEO

India TV News  

Vistara, the full-service carrier, anticipates that operations will return to normal by May as it addresses flight disruptions primarily stemming from a stretched pilot roster. Earlier this week, the Tata Group airline had to cancel numerous flights due to pilot unavailability, leading to a temporary reduction in overall flight operations aimed at stabilizing the situation. Kannan said the need to …

Vistara crisis to end this week? Latest updates on airline's flight disruptions, delays and pilot woes
9 months ago

Vistara crisis to end this week? Latest updates on airline's flight disruptions, delays and pilot woes

Hindustan Times  

Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan said that the airline's operation will normalise by the end of this after at least 22 flights were cancelled on Wednesday. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said that in view of the various flight disruptions of Vistara, it has asked the airline to submit daily information and details on the flights that are being cancelled …

Vistara flight crisis: Here's why several pilots are on mass sick leave
9 months, 1 week ago

Vistara flight crisis: Here's why several pilots are on mass sick leave

India TV News  

Vistara pilot crisis: Several scheduled Vistara flights were delayed and cancelled on Monday after pilots and many first officers reported sick to protest against a proposed new salary structure. According to sources, Vistara has temporarily reduced flight operations due to non-availability of pilots as many first officers have been reporting sick to protest against pay revision, in wake of airline's …

Air India-Vistara merger in progress; awaiting regulatory approvals: Singapore Airlines
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India-Vistara merger in progress; awaiting regulatory approvals: Singapore Airlines

Hindustan Times  

Singapore Airlines on Tuesday said the proposed merger of Air India and Vistara is in progress, and is awaiting foreign direct investment and other regulatory approvals. The merger of Vistara with Air India under a deal, wherein Singapore Airlines will acquire a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India, was announced in November 2022. While announcing its December quarter results, …

Vistara CEO Kannan hopes for cost reduction in the Budget 2024
1 year ago

Vistara CEO Kannan hopes for cost reduction in the Budget 2024

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The airline industry expects the government to announce measures that imp-rove the operating climate for airline companies in India through measures that reduce cost of operations for the airline, Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan said Monday. Plus, the way aviation fuel prices are calculated has also changed.So, I have to give credit to the government,” Kannan said. Kannan also …

Vistara starts preparation for merging staff with Air India
1 year, 5 months ago

Vistara starts preparation for merging staff with Air India

Live Mint  

Vistara has started the preparation for merging its staff with Air India. The merger between Vistara and Air India was announced in November, and it aims to provide the Tata Group with increased capacity to rival the dominant budget carrier, IndiGo. As part of the agreement, Singapore Airlines will receive a 25.1% stake in the combined entity, in addition to …

Vistara completes flying 50 million customers, celebrates in a special way
1 year, 5 months ago

Vistara completes flying 50 million customers, celebrates in a special way

Live Mint  

Vistara on Thursday said it has completed flying 50 million passengers since its inception and celebrated this noteworthy milestone in a big way. The airline treated its 50 millionth customer with various services that included a pick- up and drop service in a luxury, chauffeur driven car, surprise cabin upgrade to business class and complimentary Gold Tier membership for Club …

Air India-Vistara merger: Not so fast, says CCI
1 year, 6 months ago

Air India-Vistara merger: Not so fast, says CCI

Live Mint  

India’s fair-trade regulator has issued a show-cause notice to Air India, asking the Tata-owned airline why an investigation into its proposal to merge with Vistara should not be conducted, according to two persons familiar with the matter. Salt-to-software conglomerate Tata Group has 30 days to respond to the notice by the Competition Commission of India and secure approval for the …

All Vistara staff to be absorbed in Air India: CEO
1 year, 9 months ago

All Vistara staff to be absorbed in Air India: CEO

Live Mint  

Air India will absorb all 5,100 Vistara employees as part of the merger plan to consolidate the number of airlines under the Tata group to two from four, Vistara’s chief executive Vinod Kannan said. After acquiring Air India, the Tata group plans to merge low-cost carriers AirAsia India with Air India Express and Vistara with Air India. The Vistara brand …

Vistara raises salaries of pilots, cabin crew by 8%
1 year, 10 months ago

Vistara raises salaries of pilots, cabin crew by 8%

The Hindu  

Full service carrier Vistara will increase salaries of its pilots and cabin crew by up to 8% from April amid deployment of higher capacities to meet rising travel demand, according to a source. The source also claimed that some 30 pilots had quit the airline in the last six months and were serving notice period after getting job offers mainly …

Fine of Rs 70 lakh imposed on Vistara for not operating minimum mandated flights in northeast: DGCA
1 year, 11 months ago

Fine of Rs 70 lakh imposed on Vistara for not operating minimum mandated flights in northeast: DGCA

India TV News  

The DGCA had imposed a fine of Rs 70 lakhs on Vistara Airlines in October last year for not operating the minimum number of mandated flights to areas which are underserved in the northeastern part of India. Merger of Vistara and Air India airlines Singapore Airlines on Tuesday announced the merger of Vistara and Air India by March 2024. "This …

Vistara commences direct flights between Pune and Singapore
2 years, 1 month ago

Vistara commences direct flights between Pune and Singapore

Live Mint  

Vistara, India's full-service carrier has started direct flights between Pune and Singapore. Last month, Vistara increased the frequencies of flights operating to Frankfurt and Paris from Delhi following the induction of the third Boeing 787-9 aircraft in its fleet. The airline said it would operate six flights per week between Delhi and Frankfurt while the frequencies on the Delhi-Paris route …

Vistara-Air India merger: Singapore Airlines’ runway promises profit, potholes
2 years, 1 month ago

Vistara-Air India merger: Singapore Airlines’ runway promises profit, potholes

Live Mint  

For decades, Singapore Airlines Ltd. has wanted to take pole position in India, tipped to be the world’s third-largest aviation market by the middle of the decade, if not sooner. Goh would hope for the same stability from his partner, the 154-year-old Tata Group — perhaps even more, given the aviation industry’s natural tendency to destroy capital. As a result, …

Air India announces merger with Vistara by 2024
2 years, 1 month ago

Air India announces merger with Vistara by 2024

India Today  

The Tata Group announced the consolidation of its airlines - Vistara and Air India. Air India will be the country’s leading domestic and international carrier with a combined fleet of 218 aircraft and India’s largest international carrier and second-largest domestic carrier, the group said in a statement. As part of the merger transaction, SIA will invest Rs 2,059 crore in …

Vistara airlines plans to augment its fleet
2 years, 7 months ago

Vistara airlines plans to augment its fleet

The Hindu  

Vistara Airlines has plans to augment its fleet and it plans to add one aircraft a month to take the total number of aircraft it has from 51 to 70 by December 2023. Talking to The Hindu – Deepak Rajawat – Chief Commercial Officer said that Vistara has 51 aircraft at present and of which two are wide bodied aircraft. …

Vistara Announces 'Flexi' Fares at Rs 499; Offers Additional Baggage, Date Change Option
3 years, 6 months ago

Vistara Announces 'Flexi' Fares at Rs 499; Offers Additional Baggage, Date Change Option

News 18  

Vistara, the TATA-SIA JV airline has announced ‘Freedom Fares’ program effective from today, July 6 offering ‘Flexi’ fares at an extra fee of Rs 499 over standard fares. Vistara’s ‘Freedom Fares’ program was launched in July 2018, offering services on a pay-for-what-you-value basis. Under the new offer, customers can carry 5kg additional check-in baggage allowance as well as have the …

Vistara Delhi to London flights: Airline to operate more flights on route from 21 Nov
4 years, 2 months ago

Vistara Delhi to London flights: Airline to operate more flights on route from 21 Nov

Live Mint  

Here a piece of good news for international travellers starting 21 November as Vistara will be increasing the frequency of its Delhi to London flights, the airline said on Thursday. Instead of the current four, the airline will operate five flights a week on the Delhi-London route from November 21, and a daily service from 1 December, Vistara stated in …

Vistara Starts Onboard Wi-Fi Facility on International Flights, Free of Cost for Limited Period
4 years, 3 months ago

Vistara Starts Onboard Wi-Fi Facility on International Flights, Free of Cost for Limited Period

News 18  

Vistara will offer in-flight Wi-Fi internet connectivity onboard international flights operated by its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, starting 18 September 2020 on flights between Delhi and London Heathrow. Vistara’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Vinod Kannan, said: “We are delighted to offer on-board WiFi internet connectivity which takes our on-board travel experience to truly global standards. The state-of-the-art wireless connectivity system …

Vistara takes delivery of its first B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft
4 years, 10 months ago

Vistara takes delivery of its first B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft

India TV News  

Vistara took the delivery of its first wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner plane on Friday, making it the first Indian airline to fly this aircraft. Vistara's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft comes with 299 seats in a three-class cabin configuration, giving customers a choice of business, premium economy, and economy cabins. The aircraft features lie-flat business class seats in a 1-2-1 configuration …

Vistara to launch new flights. Check routes, fares here
4 years, 11 months ago

Vistara to launch new flights. Check routes, fares here

Live Mint  

Full-service passenger carrier Vistara on Tuesday announced the launch of its services to Kathmandu, starting 11th February. Kathmandu will be Vistara's fifth international destination since the launch of global operations last August, the airline said in a release. Bookings for these flights opened today on all channels, including www.airvistara.com, Vistara’s iOS and Android mobile apps, and through Online Travel Agencies …

Vistara announces low fares on 5th anniversary: Tickets start from Rs 995 on domestic routes, offer ends today
5 years ago

Vistara announces low fares on 5th anniversary: Tickets start from Rs 995 on domestic routes, offer ends today

Firstpost  

This sale is not applicable to group and infant bookings and is valid on direct flights only, Vistara said. Vistara, the joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, announced low fares on its fifth anniversary to different domestic destinations, according to the airline’s website. Book under the 5th Anniversary Sale and enjoy great fares across our domestic destinations: https://t.co/lipD0Lc6gm …

Vistara announces BIG discounts on domestic flight tickets; fare starting from Rs 995
5 years ago

Vistara announces BIG discounts on domestic flight tickets; fare starting from Rs 995

India TV News  

Vistara Airlines has announced a sale of its air tickets for passengers. According to the sale, Vistara flight tickets are being sold at a discounted price beginning from Rs 995. Vistara flight ticket fare As per the discounted price, the fares for Vistara's domestic flights begin at Rs 995 for economy class. Under the offer, a Mumbai-Delhi flight ticket costs …

Vistara begins Mumbai-Colombo flight service
5 years, 1 month ago

Vistara begins Mumbai-Colombo flight service

India TV News  

Full-service carrier Vistara on Monday commenced its flight service between Mumbai and Colombo. "The airline now flies daily between Mumbai and Colombo, making it the first to offer the choice of Premium Economy Class for travel between India and Sri Lanka, in addition to Economy and Business Class," the airline said in a statement. In the last seven months, the …

Vistara set to nearly double its fleet to 42 planes by this fiscal
5 years, 2 months ago

Vistara set to nearly double its fleet to 42 planes by this fiscal

India TV News  

Vistara airline is set to almost double its fleet size to 42 planes by this fiscal-end as compared to 22 aircraft in March 2019, the full-service carrier said on Monday. "The airline will induct six more A320neo aircraft by December 2019, following which it will get two of the six wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner it had ordered last year, and …

Vistara to induct B787-9 Dreamliner, A321 for long-haul flights
5 years, 2 months ago

Vistara to induct B787-9 Dreamliner, A321 for long-haul flights

India TV News  

Tata-Singapore Airlines joint venture carrier Vistara will induct two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and one A321neo this fiscal to launch medium and long-haul international flights. Vistara CEO Leslie Thng told IANS that the airline has widened the scope of existing agreement with Singapore Airlines and SilkAir to provide an extended international network to its customers. The airline has so far received …

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