Vistara's final flight today: What happens to CV points, credit cards, loyalty program after merger with Air India?

Today marks the final day of Vistara's operations before its complete merger with Air India on November 12. As this major transition unfolds, travelers must be asking: What happens to Vistara’s co-branded credit cards, Club Vistara loyalty program, and the CV Points they’ve accumulated? Key changes for Club Vistara members Last day for earning CV points: November 11, 2024, is the final day for earning and redeeming Club Vistara (CV) Points on Vistara flights. After this date, all points and benefits will be transferred to Air India’s Flying Returns program.

Migration to Flying Returns: Starting November 12, Vistara’s operations fully merge with Air India. CV Points, Tier Points, and Vouchers will be transferred to your linked Flying Returns account. If you have a Flying Returns account, you’ll see a seamless migration.

If not, a new Flying Returns account will be created with the same details as your Club Vistara account. What happens to CV points? Point conversion: Any CV Points, including those set to expire in September or October 2024, will automatically convert to Flying Returns points on November 12 at a 1:1 ratio. The key benefit? These points will have an extended validity of at least one year from the migration date, giving you more time to redeem them.

Credit card benefits: Vistara credit cardholders can continue using their current benefits, like One Class Upgrade Vouchers and Complimentary Ticket Vouchers, until March 31, 2026. These will be transferred .