Tata Group launched Vistara in joint venture with Singapore Airlines on January 9, 2015.
Vistara, the airline company owned by Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will operate its last flight on Monday. Actually, Vistara is going to be merged with the group’s airline company Air India. Vistara is going to say TA-TA forever to the world of aviation on 11th November. Through the Vistara-Air India merger, Singapore Airlines has acquired a 25.1 percent stake in the new integrated airline. Now the operation is completely integrated under Air India.
Vistara has given this update
While updating its customers, Vistara has informed that Club Vistara has decided to join hands with Air India Flying Returns to become Maharaja Club. Please note that access to your account will not be available, including for new sign-ups. You after 12th November https://airindia.com But you will be able to access your account. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we combine both loyalty programs to give you the best of both worlds.
Full service carriers reduced from five to one in 17 years
According to the news, however, airline officials said that although Vistara will be closed from November 12, its aircraft, routes and crew will continue to serve till at least March. With Vistara merging with Air India on November 11, the number of full service carriers in India has dropped from five to one in the last 17 years. This change has happened after the liberalization of foreign direct investment (FDI) norms in 2012. This led to the establishment of Vistara and other foreign-invested airlines.
What will happen to travel insurance?
If you had already purchased travel insurance at the time of booking with Vistara, it will remain valid even while traveling by Air India flight. Additionally, if you have an existing booking with Vistara for travel on or before 11 November 2024, there will be no impact or change to your booking. For travel after November 12, 2024, flights will be operated by Air India. The airline has already closed bookings for travel on Vistara from November 12, 2024.
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