Vistara Completes Final Flight Before Merging with Air India

The final flight for Vistara was on November 11, 2024, before it operationally merged with Air India. The last run of Vistara took off with UK 986 from Mumbai to Delhi, symbolizing one of the most important chapters of Indian aviation coming to an end.

One moment was reflection of how Vistara, which started operations in 2015 as a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has transformed air travel in India over the last decade.

The Vistara airline was differentiated based on comfort, luxury, and attention to detail. Its fleet, modern amenities, and customer service made it quite popular among both the domestic and international travelers.

The merger announcement with Air India in 2022 marks a significant development of the Indian aviation industry. Consolidation is aimed at improving the strength of Air India as the country’s sole full-service carrier.

As of November 12, 2024, Vistara flights will operate under the Air India code, and the two airlines will integrate their frequent flyer programs. The acquisition of Vistara’s fleet will allow Air India to achieve a better balance in the domestic and international markets.

Despite the merger having much to change, the passengers would not feel any hiccups in their travel plans due to the merger. The existing bookings get automatically transferred to the Air India system so that the customers do not face any disruption.

The amalgamation of Vistara’s service and Air India’s massive reach will give more options to travelers with a strong, united travel experience.

The last flight for all those who have followed Vistara since day one, was indeed, a bittersweet goodbye. For Air India would continue the legacy, taking its reputation and quality of service on board.

The merger for Vistara, as such did not signal the end of Vistara but rather the beginning of a new era in India’s aviation landscape. With the last flight landing, yet another moment has come to pause and reflect on how far Vistara has journeyed.

The essence of quality of the brand will define Air India’s future and shape the ability of the airline to compete on the international platform while continuing to serve its passenger base with the best travel experience.