Customers will continue to experience Vistara's in-flight service and the cabin crew that they are accustomed to, Chandrasekaran says.

Tata Sons chairman announced the merger of Air India and Vistara. The merger aims to create a strong full-service airline. The combined entity will leverage synergies and efficiencies. The merger process will involve integrating different cultures and systems.

The merger of Air India and Vistara was officially completed on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The newly merged entity will now operate over 5,600 weekly flights and serve more than 90 domestic and international destinations with a fleet of 208 aircraft.

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Thursday said the best qualities of Vistara are being brought to Air India, which was in decline for a number of systemic reasons when Tatas took over the airline two years back,

The enlarged Air India will operate over 5,600 weekly flights, connecting more than 90 domestic and international destinations with a fleet of 210

Kruti Berawala examines Tata’s decision to merge Vistara into Air India, a move that seeks to blend Air India’s legacy with Vistara’s premium appeal.

N Chandra in post on LinkedIn on November 14, marking the merger of Air India and Vistara, said he is optimistic about the future for AI.

The merger between Air India and Vistara, completed on November 12, marks a significant step in transforming Air India into a world-class airline. This merger, part of a strategic consolidation, aims at improving customer experience and operational efficiency,

Consequent to the merger of Vistara and Air India, Singapore Airlines, which held a 49 per ecnt share in Vistara, becomes a 25.1 per cent shareholder in the resultant Air India group

While the integration aims to streamline operations and expand service offerings, one notable aspect of the merger is the continuity of Vistara’s distinctive livery for the time being.