Summary Vistara will soon stop accepting bookings under its brand. The airline will merge with Air India possibly before the year ends. Singapore Airlines has also received the Indian Government's nod to invest in a consolidated Air India.
Things are progressing rapidly at Vistara and Air India as the two airlines prepare for their merger in the coming months. Vistara has announced that it will no longer accept bookings under its brand for travel beyond November 11, while Singapore Airlines announced that it has received the government’s approval for its proposed investment in the Air India Group—both important developments for Air India's future. Vistara’s transition In preparation for its merger with Air India, Indian full-service airline Vistara has announced that guests will no longer be able to make bookings with the carrier for travel on or after November 12, 2024.
Vistara’s aircraft will be operated by Air India after that and all bookings for travel after November 11 will be directed to Air India’s website. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, commented, “We are immensely grateful to all our customers for their support and patronage over the last 10 years. As we progress further in our growth journey, we want to emphasize that this merger is about offering them more choice with a larger fleet and a wider network, while elevating the overall travel experience.
Vistara and Air India are committed to ensuring that this transition is smooth and hass.