The crew of Vistara Airlines made a video of them bidding goodbye to the passengers aboard the airline’s last flight prior to its merger with Tata-owned Air India. When X user Aman Gulati posted the video on X, it struck a chord with Vistara’s loyal customer base and aviation enthusiasts, and went viral.

Consequent to the merger of Vistara and Air India, Singapore Airlines, which held a 49 per ecnt share in Vistara, becomes a 25.1 per cent shareholder in the resultant Air India group

This merger represents the largest consolidation in Indian aviation since 2006-07, when Indian Airlines merged with Air India, Air Sahara joined Jet Airways, and Air Deccan was incorporated into Kingfisher Airlines.

The enlarged Air India will operate over 5,600 weekly flights, connecting more than 90 domestic and international destinations with a fleet of 210

While the integration aims to streamline operations and expand service offerings, one notable aspect of the merger is the continuity of Vistara’s distinctive livery for the time being.

Campbell Wilson, Managing Director and CEO of Air India, said, “This completes the consolidation and restructuring phase of Air India Group’s post-privatisation transformation

Air India announced on Tuesday the successful merger of full-service carrier Vistara into its operations. The newly integrated Air India entity is now set to operate over 5,600 weekly flights across more than 90 destinations, marking a significant moment in the Indian aviation industry.

Known for its high ratings in food, service, and cabin quality, Vistara has built a loyal customer base and the decision to retire the Vistara brand has been criticised by fans, b

Vistara operated its last flight under its own brand today before it merges with Air India tomorrow. This would bring down the number of full service carriers in India to one from five within 17 years.