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Air India enhances fleet with 300 aircraft, aiming for global expansion by 2025

Air India's ambitious transformation includes a fleet refit and the merger of Vistara, expanding its aircraft count to 300.

Since being private, Air India has travelled far, and in the years to come, it will continue to expand its worldwide reach.(PTI)
Published on Jan 01, 2025 02:44 PM IST
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Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Farewell Vistara; airline's legacy & challenges for future

As somebody who takes over a hundred flights a year, most of them on Tata owned airlines, I do hope they get it right. There is simply too much at stake.

A Vistara aircraft prepares for landing at the Trivandrum International Airport on Monday. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 10:00 AM IST

Air India officially completes its merger with Vistara

The new 'Air India’ will operate flights with airline code ‘AI’ while Vistara aircraft will have a four-digit flight number beginning with the digit “2”

A Vistara aircraft prepares to land at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on September 4, 2024( Idrees Mohammed/AFP)
Published on Nov 12, 2024 04:21 PM IST

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

The integrated Air India-Vistara flight will not only be the first flight but also the first international operation conducted by the entity.

Airline officials said even though Vistara will cease to exist from November 12, its aircraft, routes and crew will continue to operate as they do at least till March. (HT_PRINT)
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 10:25 AM IST

Air India to serve ‘halal’ meals only on select routes | Check details

Air India said the latest move is part of measures to streamline meal service operations due to its merger with Vistara.

Air India merged with another Tata group-owned Vistara on Sunday. The merged airline is expected to have greater share in the Indian aviation market, making it a serious competitor to low-cost carrier Indigo and other airlines.(REUTERS)
Published on Nov 12, 2024 07:19 AM IST

Vistara to operate last flights today before merging with Air India

Airline officials said they had started preparations months ago to ensure that passengers are not inconvenienced Tuesday onwards after the Vistara-Air India merger

A Vistara aircraft prepares for landing at the Trivandrum International Airport on Monday. (PTI)
Published on Nov 11, 2024 03:00 PM IST

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

As social media pays tributes and many take their last flights on the airline, a look at some pivotal moments.

Airline officials said even though Vistara will cease to exist from November 12, its aircraft, routes and crew will continue to operate as they do at least till March. (HT Photo)
Published on Nov 11, 2024 02:28 PM IST

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

Vistara airline services will ply its last flight on November 11 after which t will merge its operations under the Air India

From November 12 onwards, Vistara will fully be integrated with Air India(PTI)
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 04:58 PM IST

Maharaja Club: The new loyal program for fliers after Vistara-Air India merger

Tata Group is combining the reward programs of Vistara and Air India. The new loyalty rewards program will be called the Maharaja Club.

A Vistara aircraft prepares to land at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.(AFP)
Published on Nov 11, 2024 10:46 AM IST

Passengers bid adieu to Vistara airlines, ‘India’s finest'

Vistara will operate its final flight on Monday, November 11, after which it will integrate with Air India from November 12

Vistara will operate its final flight on Monday, November 11(HT_PRINT)
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 09:43 AM IST

Singapore Airlines to put 3,194.5 crore for 25.1% of Air India-Vistara entity

Singapore Airlines will invest an additional ₹3,194.5 crore into the newly merged entity comprising of Vistara and the Tata-owned Air India for a 25.1% stake

The investment will be made after the merger's completion and within November 2024, through subscription to new Air India shares, the group said, adding that future capital injections will also be considered based on “Air India’s requirements and available funding options.”(Representational Image/Pixabay)
Published on Nov 11, 2024 09:21 AM IST

Morning briefing: S Jaishankar says India isn't nervous about Trump; and more

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out

S Jaishankar said that India was not affected by Trumps win(Hindustan Times)
Published on Nov 11, 2024 09:00 AM IST

What happens to Club Vistara, co-branded credit cards, CV Points after merger?

Vistara gets ready to take its final flight on November 11, 2024 before it gets merged entirely with Tata-owned Air India from November 12

A Vistara aircraft prepares to land(AFP)
Published on Nov 11, 2024 08:14 AM IST

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

The Vistara-Air India merger has given Singapore Airlines a 25.1% stake in the newly unified airline, with operations now fully integrated under Air India.

Airline officials said even though Vistara will cease to exist from November 12, its aircraft, routes and crew will continue to operate as they do at least till March. (HT Photo)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Nov 11, 2024 06:02 AM IST

Air India pilots unhappy over Vistara merger, here's why

Section of Air India pilots are reportedly upset as they might lose two years of service compared to Vistara, both owned by the Tata Group.

Air India airline passenger aircrafts parked at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. (File)(REUTERS)
Published on Nov 10, 2024 07:07 PM IST

As bomb threats on flights rise, Centre issues warning to X

The government criticized social media platform X for mishandling hoax bomb threats affecting over 150 flights.

A boy looks at Air India airline passenger aircrafts parked at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai.(REUTERS)
Published on Oct 23, 2024 02:58 PM IST

Afghanistan denies admission to Vistara Frankfurt-bound plane after bomb threat

Nearly 100 flights have received bomb threats this week but they turned out to be hoaxes.

A Vistara Airbus A320 passenger aircraft prepares for take-off. (Reuters)
Published on Oct 21, 2024 07:46 AM IST
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Bomb threats continue to disrupt Indian airlines, 24 flights affected today

Over 20 Indian airline flights, including IndiGo, Vistara, Air India, and Akasa Air, received bomb threats on Sunday, prompting immediate security measures.

.Bomb threats target 20+ flights; IndiGo, Vistara, Air India among affected airlines. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)
Published on Oct 20, 2024 07:16 PM IST

70 bomb threats in 6 days: Cops dial X to help find culprits posting messages

This week alone, more than 70 domestic and international flights have been reported to receive bomb threats.

Airlines affected included Air India, Vistara, IndiGo, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, Star Air, and Alliance Air.(HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 20, 2024 08:42 AM IST

Air India Express flight from Dubai receives bomb threat, lands in Jaipur

An Air India Express flight IX-196 flying from Dubai to Jaipur, with 189 passengers onboard received a bomb threat via an email at 12.45am on Saturday.

The India Express flight IX-196 landed at the Jaipur International Airport at 1:20am on Saturday. (Photo for representational purpose only)
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 09:16 AM IST

Vistara's Delhi-London flight diverted to Frankfurt after receiving bomb threat

A London-bound Vistara flight from Delhi was diverted to Frankfurt on Friday following a bomb threat.

A Vistara aircraft prepares to land.(AFP file)
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 08:05 AM IST

Vistara to get AI2 flight number after merger with Air India

This means an Vistara flight currently called UK123 will, from November 12, be called AI2123.

Airline officials said even though Vistara will cease to exist from November 12, its aircraft, routes and crew will continue to operate as they do at least till March. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 04:50 AM IST
By, New Delhi

‘Air India to upgrade its entire narrow-body fleet by mid-2025’

Narrow-body aircraft are the mainstay of domestic airline operations for most airlines, with wide-body ones typically flown on long-haul routes

Air India completed two years on September 15 since it embarked on a five-year Vihaan.AI transformation plan. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 07:56 AM IST

Vistara’s promising run grounded at take-off

Vistara's merger with Air India evokes nostalgia for Jet Airways as loyal passengers express concern over service quality and uncertainty post-merger.

Will Air India up its game and operate more like Vistara or will Vistara lower its standard and end up more like Air India? (IHA via AP) (AP)
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 09:16 PM IST

Vistara's update for passengers after bomb threat on Frankfurt-bound flight

The move follows the diversion of a Frankfurt-bound Vistara flight from Mumbai to Turkey on Friday due to an alleged bomb threat.

Passengers of the Vistara flight VTI027 from Mumbai to Frankfurt walk along the tarmac as they leave the plane at the Erzurum airport in eastern Turkey, Friday,. The Vistara airline flight made a forced landing in Turkey on Friday following a bomb threat, Turkish officials said. (AP)
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 02:23 PM IST

Mumbai-Frankfurt Vistara flight diverted to Turkey over security concerns

The flight has landed safely in Erzurum Airport in eastern Turkey.

An airline spokesperson said the crew onboard noted the security concern.(Reuters)
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 09:18 PM IST

Did the Tatas really have to merge Vistara with Air India?

Could Vistara have operated as a standalone airline?

The biggest challenge that a loyal Vistara traveller sees post-merger is the service level, especially for premium passengers and post the fall of Jet Airways(Reuters file)
Published on Aug 31, 2024 07:19 PM IST

FDI nod for Air India, no Vistara after Nov 11

Vistara will merge with Air India starting November 12, following government approval of Singapore Airlines' FDI. Singapore Airlines will hold a 25.1% stake in Air India.

The Union government on Friday cleared the last roadblock to national carrier Air India Ltd.’s merger with smaller rival Vistara. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 07:28 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Club Vistara to end after Air India merger: What happens to your loyalty points?

Club Vistara members will migrate to Air India's Flying Returns with points and benefits intact; 1:1 points transfer ratio.

Vistara's Club Vistara loyalty program to merge with Air India's Flying Returns; operations continue until full integration.
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 03:00 PM IST

Vistara to end bookings: Loyalty points, last flight, and all you need to know

Is Vistara shutting down? No, it isn't. Vistara is merging with Air India, but it will cease to exist as Vistara.

Vistara will operate its last flight on November 11, 2024.(HT_PRINT)
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 03:27 PM IST
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