Vistara Air India Merger: Why is TATA Carrier shutting down?

The headline does seem interesting! After all, Vistara has emerged as a significant luxury air carrier in India in such a short time, and believing it to be a part of Air India seems quite surprising. Plus, No TATA carrier Vistara is not shutting down. It is simply joining forces with the AI and rebranding itself as The Vista. 

Those who already booked the tickets must wonder what impact this merger will have on their trip. So, if you are a Club Vistara member or looking forward to flying with the TATA Sons airline, check out this blog to understand what influence it has on you. 

Important Dates

To consider the possibility of a wrap-up, you must know how far this merger has gone. In case, you are planning to book with Vistara, you should also see whether you should switch to Air India or whether the website still runs. Here are the essential and notable dates that must not be taken for granted. 

Since many passengers like to book in advance, those who already booked for the dates 12th November and afterward should know that Air India will manage their bookings from the 3rd of November. 

Reasons for The Merger

Only in January 2022 did Tata Group buy and take over Air India and Air India Express. TATA also owns Vistara and AirAsia India and plans to create two significant airlines out of these four carriers. Therefore, now that TATA has a hold on Air India, it plans to merge it with Vistara to create a full-service carrier. The other two airlines, Air India Express and AirAsia India are supposed to be low-cost international carriers to compete with others in the market, such as Indigo. 

Impact on the Passengers

Firstly, those already planning their travels with Visatra should mark how their flights will operate from now on. Moreover, members of Club Vistara should enlighten themselves on the terms and conditions of Air India’s Flying Returns, as these membership programs will also unify. There is no reason to be worried as the new brand “The Vista” will provide passengers and members with updates as soon as the procedures are over. Before that, here are a few points for you to remember.

• Once the merger is complete, you can manage the bookings for 12 November and beyond from Air India’s official website, www.airindia.com. 
• If your travel is after 12th November, you can redeem your Vistara Purple Ticket Gift Cards on the AI’s website.
• For all queries and requests related to travels with Vistara after the 12th of November, you should refer to Air India’s website. (Travel Certificates, meals, travel assistance, and more)
• +91 9289 228 888 is the helpline Vistara provides its customers to help them navigate this patiently and practically. 
• No-show for flights after the 12th of November, the policies and charges of Air India will be applicable. 
• If you booked with Vistara, even if the flight is operated by Air India, your baggage policies will apply as they did during the initial booking stages. 

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