Vistara Eyeing Flight Operations to Paris and Frankfurt Under Air Bubble Agreements
4 years, 2 months ago

Vistara Eyeing Flight Operations to Paris and Frankfurt Under Air Bubble Agreements

News 18  

Even as uncertainty looms over a possible second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, full-service air carrier Vistara is eyeing opportunities to expand internationally under the ‘Air Bubble’ transport agreements. According to Vistara’s Chief Commercial Officer Vinod Kannan, the airline is reviewing the opportunity to ferry passengers to and from Paris and Frankfurt using its recently acquired Dreamliner aircraft. “We are now operating at 40-50 per cent of our pre-Covid capacity and look forward to increasing flights to around 60 per cent of our pre-Covid capacity," Kannan said. “We continue to carry commercial cargo on our scheduled passenger flight and on a few sectors, we have operated special flights carrying cargo on seats as well," he said.

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Air India to fly erstwhile Vistara's A320 planes on 5 key metro-metro routes; optimises network
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Air India to fly erstwhile Vistara's A320 planes on 5 key metro-metro routes; optimises network

The Hindu  

Optimising its network, Air India on Wednesday said it will deploy erstwhile Vistara's A320 planes that offer the best narrow-body cabin products on five key metro-to-metro routes, including Delhi-Mumbai and Mumbai-Hyderabad. In a release, Air India said flights on five metro-to-metro routes will be operating with erstwhile Vistara's A320 series aircraft having a three-class configuration - business, premium economy and …

Air India To Deploy Ex-Vistara A320s On 5 Key Metro Routes
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Air India To Deploy Ex-Vistara A320s On 5 Key Metro Routes

ABP News  

In a move to optimise its network and enhance passenger experience, Air India announced on Wednesday that it will deploy former Vistara A320 aircraft, known for their premium cabin offerings, on five major metro-to-metro routes. Following the recent merger of full-service carrier Vistara with Air India earlier this month, the airline is leveraging Vistara’s well-regarded A320 series planes for select …

First Air India-Vistara flight takes off from Doha to Mumbai after merger
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Vistara ground staff bids emotional farewell to final flight after merger with Air India | WATCH
Top News
1 month, 1 week 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 …

New journey awaits: IndiGo's tribute to Vistara as last flight takes off
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 Completes Merger with Air India
1 month, 1 week ago

Vistara Completes Merger with Air India

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Indian aviation space will be left with one full-service carrier after Vistara’s merger with Air India gets completed on Tuesday. Singapore Airlines will hold 25.1 per cent equity interest in the Air India Group. Over 90 per cent of the market share is now held by Indigo and Air India. IndiGo's market share is 62 per cent and the …

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

‘Where sky isn’t the limit..,’ Vistara says ‘just the beginning’ as airline folds business
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Where sky isn’t the limit..,’ Vistara says ‘just the beginning’ as airline folds business

Live Mint  

It's Vistara's last day today! Also, the merger -- that will see Vistara's 49 per cent owner Singapore Airlines holding 25.1 per cent stake in Air India post the merger-- will mark the sunset of another Indian airline jointly owned by an overseas carrier after the liberalisation of foreign direct investment norms. AI brings major changes Air India stated, in …

It’s Vistara’s last day! Netizens get emotional as Airline flies its final flights, say, ‘Thank you for the memories’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

It’s Vistara’s last day! Netizens get emotional as Airline flies its final flights, say, ‘Thank you for the memories’

Live Mint  

Vistara will operate its final flight under its own brand on Monday, November 11 and from tomorrow, its operations will be unified with Air India. The merger will give Singapore Airlines a 25.1% stake in Air India, marking the end of Vistara, another Indian airline co-owned by a foreign carrier after FDI liberalization. Since the merger of full-service carrier Indian …

Vistara’s final flight today as it merges with Air India
Top News
1 month, 2 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 …

Thank you for the memories: On Vistara's last day, Internet bids fond farewell
1 month, 2 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 …

Goodbye, Vistara: Airline set for final flight today as it merges with Air India
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1 month, 2 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 …

Vistara experience isn’t going away: Air India assures passengers, promises same world-class service under new code
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Vistara to fly for last time on November 11 before merger with Air India
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Vistara to fly for last time on November 11 before merger with Air India

New Indian Express  

The merger between Vistara and Air India is likely to be finalized on November 12 as the former will fly for the final flight on November 11. This is an important milestone that facilitates the merger process between Vistara and Air India, and the broader transformation of the Air India Group,” said an Air India Spokesperson on Friday. Following Vistara’s …

Vistara-Air India merger: Check impact on ticket bookings, flight operations and more
3 months, 3 weeks 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, Vistara merger to be completed by 2024-end
7 months, 1 week ago

Air India, Vistara merger to be completed by 2024-end

New Indian Express  

The roles and responsibilities of the 7,000-odd employees, including the flying staff, will be clear by the end of next month. Air India Group expects the combined company will make the largest and strongest full-service carrier ever built in India. Sources said that the top management is confident that the airline group, comprising Air India and Air India Express, will …

Vistara to cut 25-30 flights daily; 10 pc reduction in capacity mostly in domestic routes
8 months, 2 weeks 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
8 months, 2 weeks 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-Air India operational merger likely by mid-2025’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Vistara-Air India operational merger likely by mid-2025’

The Hindu  

Vistara hopes to receive various regulatory clearances for merger with parent Air India in the first half of 2024, and then, integrate its operations by mid-2025, Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan said on Monday. The regulatory clearances include a nod from the Competition Commission of India, the National Law Company Tribunal, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Department of Industry …

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 …

IndiGo, Vistara to operate flights on THESE new international routes from August
1 year, 6 months ago

IndiGo, Vistara to operate flights on THESE new international routes from August

India TV News  

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has given its nod to full-service carrier Vistara and no-frills IndiGo to operate new international flights from August. Earlier this year, Tata Group-owned Air India had placed orders for 470 aircraft with Airbus and Boeing. This 500 aircraft order is not only IndiGo’s largest order, but also the largest-ever single aircraft purchase by any …

Airline Vistara operates long-haul wide-body aircraft using sustainable fuel
1 year, 8 months ago

Airline Vistara operates long-haul wide-body aircraft using sustainable fuel

Hindustan Times  

Airline Vistara said on Thursday it became India's first carrier to operate a wide-body aircraft using sustainable aviation fuel on a long-haul route. Airline Vistara operates long-haul wide-body aircraft using sustainable fuel Vistara is a joint venture between Tata group and Singapore Airlines. By using a blend of 30 per cent such sustainable aviation fuel with 70 conventional jet fuel, …

Air India announces merger with Vistara by 2024
2 years 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, 5 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 to start Mumbai-London flights from January, 2021
4 years ago

Vistara to start Mumbai-London flights from January, 2021

Live Mint  

Air carrier Vistara said on Friday that it will start flight operations to London from Mumbai using its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from January 16, 2021. Vistara has inaugurated air travel to many other countries as the government has introduced the Vande Bharat Mission and is now looking to start direct flights between India and the US. So far, …

Vistara eyes direct flights to US as covid fuels demand
4 years, 1 month ago

Vistara eyes direct flights to US as covid fuels demand

Live Mint  

Private carrier Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, is considering starting direct flights to the US as the covid-19 pandemic increases demand for non-stop travel, a senior executive said on Friday. While the specific time frame and aircraft requirements are yet to be finalized, Vistara is studying various scenarios for direct flights, Vinod Kannan, chief commercial …

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 forays into long-haul operations with Delhi-London flight
4 years, 3 months ago

Vistara forays into long-haul operations with Delhi-London flight

Live Mint  

Vistara on Friday started its first long-haul international flight from Delhi to London. Vistara's new Delhi-London flight was a part of bilateral "transport bubble" pact signed between India and the United Kingdom. "This marks our foray into long haul operations and we are excited to announce that London is now a Vistara City," the airlines stated on social media site. …

Vistara Introduces New Upgrade Program for Passengers in Partnership with Plusgrade
4 years, 3 months ago

Vistara Introduces New Upgrade Program for Passengers in Partnership with Plusgrade

News 18  

Plusgrade, a ancillary revenue and merchandising solutions brand for over 70 airline and cruise operators, has announced they’re powering the new Vistara upgrade program, Vistara Upgrades. With business travel expected to take longer to bounce back, and leisure travel becoming the clear recovery driver, Vistara’s new upgrade program aims to leverage the higher capacity in superior cabins as an added …

Vistara to Operate Delhi-London Flight Thrice a Week from August 28 Till September 30
4 years, 4 months ago

Vistara to Operate Delhi-London Flight Thrice a Week from August 28 Till September 30

News 18  

Vistara on Tuesday said it will operate special flights on Delhi-London route from August 28 to September 30 as part of the bilateral air bubble arrangement signed between India and the UK. Moreover, the full-service carrier is seeking necessary regulatory approvals to soon operate similar special flights to Paris in France and Frankfurt in Germany, it said in a press …

Vistara Likely to Commence Flights to UK, Germany, France from India
4 years, 4 months ago

Vistara Likely to Commence Flights to UK, Germany, France from India

News 18  

By Deepak Patel New Delhi, Aug 16 Private carrier Vistara is likely to start flight operations between India and the UK, Germany and France under the bilateral air bubble arrangements that have been signed with these countries, sources in the aviation industry said on Sunday. Earlier this month, India and the UK signed a bilateral air pact, under which the …

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