Vistara merges with Air India on Nov. 12, ending its operations as a separate brand.

Vistara, a Tata Group and Singapore Airlines joint venture, will fully merge with Air India on November 12, ending its operations as a separate brand. The merger results in Air India becoming the sole full-service carrier in India, with Singapore Airlines holding a 25.1% stake. Vistara's final flights took place on November 11, with passengers sharing nostalgic experiences on social media. Air India will operate Vistara's flights under a special four-digit code starting with "2," maintaining the same routes, schedules, and crew. The merger integrates over 4.5 million loyalty program members into Air India's Flying Returns program.

November 10, 2024
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