Vistara will operate its final flight under its current brand on November 11, 2024, and from November 12, 2024, its operations will be fully integrated with Air India.
This comes after the government approved the foreign direct investment by Singapore Airlines as part of the Air India-Vistara merger. Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will cease to accept new bookings for travel on or after November 12, 2024, starting September 3, 2024, according to a release from Vistara on Friday.
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Following this date, Vistara's aircraft will be managed by Air India, and bookings for these routes will be redirected to Air India's website. Vistara will continue to accept bookings and operate flights as usual until November 11, 2024.
The merger of Vistara and Air India was initially announced in November 2022. In a separate statement, Air India expressed its appreciation for the Union Cabinet's approval of Singapore Airlines' foreign direct investment, calling it a significant step in the merger process and the broader transformation of the Air India Group.
Vinod Kannan, CEO of Vistara, expressed his gratitude to customers for their support over the past decade. He emphasized that the merger with Air India aims to provide more choices through an expanded fleet and broader network while enhancing the travel experience. Both Vistara and Air India are dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition and look forward to welcoming customers under the Air India brand.
Campbell Wilson, CEO & Managing Director of Air India, highlighted the collaborative efforts of teams from both airlines working for months to ensure a seamless integration of aircraft, crew, ground staff, and valued customers into the new Air India. He shared excitement about the expanded network, additional flight options, and improved frequent flyer programs that will result from the merger. Wilson expressed gratitude to loyal customers for their support as the airline evolves into a global leader with a strong Indian identity.
On August 10, both airlines received CAR (Civil Aviation Requirement) 145 approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to integrate their aircraft line maintenance operations, according to an official release.
Published: 30 Aug 2024, 12:14 pm IST
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