Overview & Origin
- 1. Joint Venture: Founded in 2013 as a 51:49 joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA).
- 2. Inaugural Flight: The airline launched operations on January 9, 2015, with a flight from Delhi to Mumbai.
- 3. Brand Identity: The name "Vistara" is derived from the Sanskrit word Vistāra, meaning "limitless expanse".
- 4. Hub: Its primary operations were based at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi.
Vistara Airlines (Tata SIA Airlines Limited) was a premium, full-service carrier in India that officially ceased independent operations on
November 12, 2024, following its merger with
Air India.
Key Milestones
- 1. Three-Class Cabin: Vistara was the first Indian airline to introduce a Premium Economy class on domestic routes, alongside Business and Economy classes.
- 2. International Expansion: Launched its first international service to Singapore in August 2019.
- 3. Sustainable Aviation: In May 2023, it operated India's first commercial flight using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
- 4. Global Recognition: Consistently rated as the best airline in India and South Asia, ranking 16th globally in the 2023 Skytrax World Airline Awards.
The Air India Merger (November 2024)The merger was a strategic move by the Tata Group to consolidate its aviation interests into a single, formidable full-service entity.
- 1. Transition Period: Vistara's last independent flights took place on November 11, 2024.
- 2. Current Operations: Former Vistara aircraft now operate under Air India using a special four-digit flight code starting with "2" (e.g., UK 955 is now AI 2955).
- 3. Loyalty Program: The Club Vistara program has been integrated into Air India’s Maharaja Club (formerly Flying Returns).
- 4. Ownership Post-Merger: Singapore Airlines now holds a 25.1% stake in the enlarged Air India Group.
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