As Vistara and Air India gear up for their much-awaited merger, passengers are in for a unique opportunity. As the merger is on the verge of finalising, travellers can book their seats on flights extending till November 11 and September 3 only.
In an official statement, Vistara said, “Vistara and Air India are all set to take the next significant step in their integration journey. From 3rd September 2024, customers will no longer be able to make reservations with Vistara for travel on or after 12th November 2024. Vistara will continue to accept bookings and operate flights as usual till 11th November 2024.”
India has recently removed the last hurdle to the merger of Air India and Vistara by clearing a $276 million investment by Singapore Airlines Ltd in the newly merged carrier.
Vistara has announced that its last flight will take place on November 11. From that date, Air India will take over all Vistara aircraft and bookings for these flights will be transferred to the Air India website.
Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan expressed his gratitude for the customer support over the last 10 years and said, “As we move forward on our growth journey, we would like to emphasise that this merger is aimed at offering customers more choice with a larger fleet and wider network, while enhancing the overall travel experience. Vistara and Air India are committed to ensuring that this transition is seamless and hassle-free. We are excited about this new phase of our journey and look forward to welcoming our customers back soon, as Air India does.”
What will happen to your ‘Club Vistara’ points?
As a result of the merger, Vistara’s frequent flyer programme, Club Vistara, will be phased out and merged with Air India’s Flying Returns programme. Until the transition is completed, Club Vistara will continue its regular operations.
Following the merger, Singapore Airlines will hold a 25.1 per cent stake in the new Air India, with an investment of over Rs 2,000 crore. The airline said it will keep customers informed with regular updates through Vistara and Air India websites, social media channels and email as the merger progresses.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) granted approval to the merger in June, following conditional approval from Singapore’s competition regulator, the CCCS, in March.
In September 2023, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) also approved the deal, subject to specific conditions.
First published: August 30, 2024 | 1:10 PM IS
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