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Vistara’s Final Flight Marks End of an Era as Airline Merges with Air India
As the last boarding announcements filled the air at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, travelers on Vistara’s final flight took their seats, surrounded by the airline’s signature aubergine interiors. With a sentimental tone, Captain Adarsh Mohan informed passengers that this would be his final flight under the Vistara name, symbolizing the end of the airline’s independent operations as it officially…
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Schiphol Airport Announces 41% Fee Hike to Address Noise and Improve Infrastructure
Amsterdam‘s Schiphol Airport is set to increase its airline fees by 41% next year, as announced by the Royal Schiphol Group on its official website. This significant rise in charges is primarily aimed at penalizing airlines operating excessively noisy aircraft and funding infrastructure improvements at the airport. Operators of night flights will also face higher fees. In addition to the…
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Vistara to Cease Operations as Merger with Air India Nears Completion
The merger between Vistara and Air India is nearing completion, with Vistara set to cease operations on November 11, 2024. This follows the Indian government’s approval of Singapore Airlines’ ₹2,058.5 crore investment in the Air India Group. The merger is part of Tata Group’s strategy to consolidate its aviation interests, bringing Vistara—originally a Tata-Singapore Airlines joint venture—into the Air India…
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Vistara to Merge with Air India as Singapore Airlines Gains FDI Approval
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced on Friday that it has secured approval from the Indian government for foreign direct investment, marking a crucial step in the merger of its 49% joint venture, Vistara, with Air India. This move is part of SIA’s strategy to integrate Vistara into Air India, which is owned by Tata, to establish a leading full-service airline with…
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