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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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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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Vistara Faces Scrutiny Over Flight Disruptions: DGCA Demands Compliance
Following a surge in flight disruptions by Vistara Airlines, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has mandated daily reports from the airline detailing cancelled or delayed flights. Citing reasons such as crew unavailability, DGCA Director General Vikram Dev Dutt emphasized compliance with provisions ensuring passenger facilitation, including advance information, refund options, and compensation if applicable. DGCA officials are monitoring…
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Seven Airlines Given Deadline to Meet Baggage Delivery Standards
NEW DELHI: The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has instructed seven airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, Akasa, SpiceJet, Vistara, Air India Express Connect, and Air India Express, to ensure the delivery of the last baggage within 30 minutes as per the Service Quality Requirements of the Operation, Management, and Delivery Agreement (OMDA). BCAS has set a deadline of February…
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