Jeddah bound! Vistara adds new international route
The launch of services to Jeddah will further intensify Vistara's presence in the Middle East region
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Vistara’s new CEO takes charge
Vinod Kannan has taken over as the CEO of Vistara airline after having replaced Leslie Thng who was the CEO from July 16, 2017 to December 31 last year
Ahoy City of Light! Vistara launches non-stop flights between Delhi and Paris
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, operated its first non-stop flight to Paris CDG (Charles de Gaulle) airport
An evening in Paris! Vistara to start Delhi-Paris non-stop flights from 7 November
Vistara has announced a non-stop flight service from Delhi to Paris, starting 7 November, under the ‘air bubble’ pact between India and France
Going purple! Vistara introduces Purple Ticket
Vistara has launched ‘Purple Ticket’, a flexible gift card for travel that can be used by the airline’s customers for themselves or for personal and corporate gifting
Vistara to start Delhi-Tokyo flights from 16 June under air bubble
Vistara has announced it will start flights on the Delhi-Tokyo route from 16 June under the air bubble arrangement formed between India and Japan
Vistara offers to fly doctors for free amid Covid pandemic
Vistara has offered to fly doctors and nurses representing the government organisations, free of cost on a first-come-first-serve basis
Vistara allows direct booking on Google
Vistara will now allow its customers to directly search and book flights on Google through the integrated ‘Book on Google’ feature
Vistara to operate non-stop flights between Mumbai and London from January
Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will operate special, non-stop flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow from 16 January 2021
Vistara adds Delhi-Doha route from 19 November
Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, has announced non-stop flights between Delhi and Doha, the capital city of Qatar
Vistara receives first A321neo with lie-flat beds on narrow body jet, first in South Asia
Vistara has received first Airbus A321neo, thus strengthening its commitment to expanding international operations
Vistara evaluating Air India bid
Vistara is evaluating Air India and would decide later whether it would bid or not for the national carrier’s disinvestment. “We are evaluating Air India. Which company would not be…
Vistara cements Sabre partnership with new deal
Aviation tech providers Sabre has announced a new deal with popular APAC airline Vistara. The agreement, which builds on the companies existing GDS contracts, will see Vistara enhance its…
Vistara offers access to social media and live cricket matches on new B787
Vistara, the Indian affiliate of Singapore Airlines, will become the country’s first carrier to offer in-flight Wi-Fi and streaming services on its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, in what…
Vistara and United launch codeshare operations
Vistara and United Airlines have implemented the code-share agreement signed in June 2019. It enables United to code share on Vistara-operated Indian domestic flights starting 28…
Vistara to start Mumbai-Colombo service
Vistara, a full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has announced a six-time-a-week (except Wednesdays) direct service to Colombo, Sri Lanka from…
Domestic air passenger traffic up 3.15% in July
Domestic airlines flew 1.19 crore passengers in July this year registering a 3.15% growth over the 1.15 crore passengers flown during the same period previous year. Data released by the…
Vistara starts daily Delhi-Bangkok service
Vistara inaugurated its daily service to Bangkok, Thailand, the third international destination in its network. The airline will now fly daily between Delhi and Bangkok and will be the…
Vistara launches daily flights to Dubai
Vistara, full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, inaugurated its daily service between Mumbai and Dubai.
The emirate is the carrier’s second…
Australia and Europe on Vistara’s radar
Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA), is all set to start long-haul international flights to destinations in Europe and Australia next year. The airline…
Bengaluru airport unveils biometric self-boarding facility
The Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BIAL) has rolled out the Digi Yatra project- a fully biometric-based self-boarding solution for a seamless flow from registration to…
Vistara’s first international flight to Singapore from Delhi in August
Vistara is commencing its international operations with its maiden flights to Singapore from Delhi and Mumbai.
The full-service carrier owned by Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines will…
Raining discounts: Vistara celebrates network expansion with monsoon sale
Vistara has announced a significant network expansion with the addition of 62 new flights to and from Mumbai and Delhi. These new flights represent an over 50% increase in the size of…
Vistara to launch overseas flights in second half of 2019
Full-service carrier Vistara plans to launch international services in the second half of this year. A joint venture between Tata and Singapore Airlines, Vistara might also look at…
In time for cherry blossoms: Vistara and JAL codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) and India's finest full-service carrier, Vistara, entered a codeshare partnership that will open up more routes between India and Tokyo than ever before.
Amadeus and Vistara extend distribution agreement
Amadeus and Vistara have renewed a multi-year distribution agreement that guarantees Vistara’s travel agency partners continued access to the airline’s full range of fares and prices through…
Indian airlines unite to provide special flights after Kerala floods
After the closure of Cochin International Airport due to floods in Kerala, India, airlines have created extra flights and special considerations until its re-opening on 27 August 2018.
Vistara to order USD 3.1 billion worth of aircraft from Airbus and Boeing
Vistara, joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, agreed to place firm orders with Airbus for 13 aircraft from the A320neo family and with Boeing for six 787-9 Dreamliners valuing…
Vistara excited to bring ‘new feeling of flying’ to Chennai
Indian full-service carrier, Vistara, has announced the addition of Chennai to its steadily expanding network, making it the 22nd destination on the airline’s network. Effective February…
Vistara brings the Christmas cheer to 400 kids with Salaam Balak Trust
Vistara celebrated the festive season with 400 children of Salaam Balak Trust, a non-profit and non-governmental organization that provides a caring environment to street children. Vistara…
What do Vistara do that other Indian airlines don’t?
Vistara, the Indian full service carrier, has been voted the ‘Best Airline (Domestic) 2017’ by the readers of luxury travel magazine, in India, for the second year in a row. The award was…
The latest appointments from Vistara, Millennium Hotels and more
LESLIE THNG has been appointed CEO of Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Indian joint venture. Thng, a former chief executive of SilkAir, was previously the chief commercial officer of Budget…
Vistara opens check-in desk on Delhi Metro
Vistara has teamed up with the operator of the Delhi Metro to introduce check-in and baggage drop facilities at New Delhi station on the Airport Express Line.
Available from this…
Vistara names new CEO
Leslie Thng has been appointed CEO of Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Indian joint venture.
A former chief executive of SilkAir, Thng was previously the chief commercial officer of…
Vistara eyes international future with new Airbus jet
Vistara has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo - the new fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft.
The airline, which is a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata, has…
Indian flyers served in-flight Starbucks
An airline in India has started serving Starbucks coffee onboard its flights.
Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Delhi-based subsidiary, is now offering Starbucks India Estates Blend coffee…
SIA coordinates Indian operations
Singapore Airlines has improved connectivity between India and Singapore, by forming a codeshare partnership between three of its carriers - SIA, SilkAir and Vistara.
Under the new…
Vistara heads north with double launch
Vistara has expanded its network in northern India with the launch of two new routes to Punjab.
The airline, which is a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, kicked off a new daily…
Asian air route updates: Vistara, China Southern, Air Niugini and more
Vistara flies to Amritsar
Where? Delhi to Amritsar, pictured (both India)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Vistara
Why? Tapping rise in trade and religious tourism traffic…
Asian air route updates: AirAsia, Spring Airlines, Vistara and more
China Eastern expands operations in Sapporo
Where? Nanjing (China) to Sapporo, pictured (Japan)
When? Twice a week, effective 26 March 2017
Who? China Eastern Airlines
Why? Another new…
Vistara adds island flights
Vistara has announced plans to launch a series of new connections to India's Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
The carrier already operates flights from Kolkata to the islands' capital,…
Vistara heads north for 2017
Vistara has started the year on a high, quite literally, with the announcement of two new routes to northern India.
In March 2017, Singapore Airlines' Indian carrier will launch its…
Vistara eases international connections through Delhi
Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Indian carrier, has moved to streamline international connections at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
While Vistara does not currently operate…
IndiGo carries 40% of Indian passengers
Low-cost carrier IndiGo carried almost four in 10 passengers on domestic air routes in India in the third quarter of 2016.
According to the latest data from the country's Directorate…
Vistara starts flying to Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Indian carrier, has launched its first flights to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
The new daily service features arrival and departure times that are…
Vistara to launch first island flights
Vistara will launch its first flights beyond the Indian mainland later this year, connecting to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Effective 30 September 2016, the airline will…
Indian domestic air traffic up 23%
The surge in domestic air traffic in India is showing no signs of abating, with the country seeing strong double-digit growth in terms of passenger traffic in 2016.
According to the…
Vistara commences flights to Kolkata
Vistara has continued the rapid recent expansion of its route network with the launch of its first flights to Kolkata.
The inaugural flight departed on 10 June 2016 and Vistara will…
Vistara adds more flights to Guwahati
Vistara will increase the frequency of its Delhi-Guwahati route this month.
Effective 18 June 2016, the airline will launch a new daily point-to-point service on the route. Flights…
Vistara to start flying to Kolkata
Vistara will continue the rapid recent expansion of its route network next month, with the launch of its first flights to Kolkata.
Effective 10 June 2016, the airline will offer 13…
Vistara offers more Indian beach breaks with new flights
Vistara will continue to expand its network across India next month with the launch of additional flights to Goa, the popular beach resort enclave.
Effective 12 May 2016, the airline…
Vistara forms major IT tie-up with Tata
Vistara has moved to enhance its IT infrastructure with the signing of a long-term partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
The deal, which was sealed on 18 April, will see…
Vistara’s expansion continues with Kochi flights
Vistara, the Indian start-up airline, has continued its rapid recent growth with the launch of flights to Kochi, in the southern state of Kerala.
The new route took off for the first…
Vistara starts flying to Jammu & Kashmir
Vistara has launched two new flights to the north Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir.
Services to the state’s summer capital Srinagar and winter capital Jammu commenced on 7 and 9…
Vistara adds Chandigarh to its route network
Vistara has announced the addition of Chandigarh to its route network.
From 2 May 2016, the airline will operate daily flights connecting Chandigarh to Delhi and Hyderabad.
Flight…
Vistara unveils new lounge at Delhi Airport
Vistara has launched a new lounge at Terminal 3 of New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The lounge, which is available for business class and Club Vistara Gold customers,…
18% increase in Indian domestic flights this summer
Indian airlines are planning to operate 14,869 weekly domestic departures during the 2016 summer season – an 18.6% increase from the 12,533 departures in summer 2015.
This marks the…
Vistara ties up with Ki & Ka movie
Vistara tied up with the movie ‘Ki & Ka’, starring Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor.
The movie is directed by R Balki and will be released on 1 April. Snippets of Vistara’s ground…
Vistara plans more flights for Indian summer
Vistara has announced plans for a 25% increase in flights for start of the summer 2016 schedule, including the launch of new services to Jammu, Srinagar and Kochi.
With the induction…
Vistara reduces premium seats to boost capacity
Vistara has announced plans to alter the configuration of its aircraft.
The Delhi-based airline currently operates its fleet of Airbus A320s with 148 seats in three cabins - 16 seats…
India’s 5/20 rule for airlines “must be abolished”, says Tata
Tata Sons, the Indian conglomerate that owns stakes in AirAsia India and Vistara, has reiterated its call for the 5/20 rule for airlines to be removed.
The regulation dictates that…
Vistara flies one million passengers in first year
Vistara has celebrated flying its one millionth passenger.
The Delhi-based airline, which commenced services on 9 January 2015, reached the milestone after less than 12 months of…
Vistara expands fleet with ninth A320
Vistara has continued to expand its operations with the delivery of its ninth Airbus A320 aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet comes equipped with 148 seats - 16 in business class, 36…
The latest industry appointments
GRAHAM HILLS has been appointed chief product officer at Wego. Hills previously served as the general manager of Wego Indonesia and will now relocated to the travel search company's…
Every major Indian city to need second airport by 2030 – report
Every major metropolitan area in India will need a second airport by 2025 or 2030, a new report has stated.
The ‘Maximising the contribution of aviation to the Indian economy’ study,…
Vistara and Taj offer overnight stays for passengers
Indian airline Vistara has teamed up with Taj Holidays for a new ‘Fly and Stay’ offer.
Designed for travellers who need to be in Delhi early in the morning but would rather not take…
Vistara touches down in Varanasi
Vistara touched down in Varanasi for the first time on 21 October, marking the start of scheduled services to its 12th Indian destination.
Flights will now operate daily, direct from…
Vistara partners JAL for first foray into Japan
India's Vistara has continued to expand its presence in international markets with the launch of two new partnerships in Japan.
The Delhi-based airline was sealed a new agreement with…
Vistara to start training staff in India
Vistara has formed a new partnership that will lead to its pilots and cabin crew being trained in India.
Until now, the Delhi-based airline had sent its flight crews to Singapore to…
Tata SIA calls on Indian government to liberalise aviation
Tata SIA Airlines, the joint venture behind Delhi-based start-up airline Vistara, has called on the Indian government to ease restrictions on airlines.
A press conference in Delhi…
Vistara touches down in Odisha
Vistara has continued to expand its Indian route network with the launch of flights to Bhubaneswar, the capital of the eastern state of Odisha.
The inaugural flight touched down in…
Vistara expands fleet with seventh A320
New Indian airline Vistara has continued to expand its fleet with the arrival of its seventh Airbus A320 aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet arrived today and will be followed by two…
Vistara flies to Varanasi
Vistara has revealed that its latest new destination will be Varanasi, the north Indian city that lies on the banks of the Ganges River.
Flights will commence on 21 October 2015,…
Vistara targets Gulf region with new GSA
Vistara will start targeting passengers in the Gulf region following the appointment of a new General Sales Agent (GSA).
Sharaf Travels will now represent the Indian carrier in six…
Vistara hits half a million passengers
Vistara, the new Delhi-based airline, has flown its 500,000th passenger.
The carrier, which is owned by Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons, reached the milestone on 20 August, just over…
India to revise foreign policy for airlines
The Indian government is planning to revise its controversial '5/20' policy for international aviation, following complaints from start-up airlines.
The ruling requires airlines to…
Mumbai Airport trials mobile boarding passes
Mumbai Airport has teamed up with Vistara to trial mobile boarding passes.
Vistara passengers can now receive their boarding pass straight to their mobile device when checking in…
Vistara commences service to Bengaluru
Vistara has announced its intent to introduce two daily flights connecting Bengaluru to New Delhi and Mumbai.
The airline’s inaugural flight from New Delhi to Bengaluru will take off…
Vistara航空新增勒克瑙航线
5月18日，Vistara航空进行了勒克瑙航线的首航。
新航班将日航往返于德里－勒克瑙，前往印度最受欢迎的省份北方邦。航班将于德里当地时间12:00出发，返程航班从勒克瑙于13:55出发。从6月16日起，航空公司将新增每日第二趟往返于此航线的航班，时间定为去成航班于07:30从德里出发，返程航班于09:25从勒克瑙出发。…
Vistara launches flights to Lucknow
Vistara launched its first ever flight to Lucknow on 18 May.
The new service from Delhi to the capital of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, will initially operate daily,…
Vistara航空新增勒克瑙和班加罗尔航线
印度Vistara航空继续了其快速的国内扩张，近日宣布新增两个勒克瑙和班加罗尔目的地。
现在新航线的机票预定已经
Vistara adds Lucknow and Bengaluru
New Indian airline Vistara has continued its rapid domestic growth, with the announcement of the launch of two new destinations: Lucknow and Bengaluru.
Bookings are now open for the…
Vistara touches down in Pune
Vistara has continued its Indian expansion with the launch of flights to Pune.
The inaugural flight from Delhi to the Maharashtra city took off on Thursday 9 April and Vistara will…
Vistara flies to northeast India
Vistara has launched its first ever flights to India's northeast.
On 2 April 2015, the Delhi-based carrier commenced daily services to Guwahati, in the state of Assam, and Bagdogra,…
India finally ready for in-flight Wi-Fi
The Indian government appears to be finally warming to the idea of in-flight Wi-Fi.
Several years after other airlines started rolling out the service, India's Ministry of Civil…
Vistara forays into northeast India
New Indian airline Vistara has unveiled plans for its first flights to the northeast of the country.
On 2 April 2015, the Delhi-based carrier will commence daily services to Guwahati,…
Vistara航空飞往海得拉巴
新加坡航空公司与印度塔塔集团合资成立的航空公司Vistara，近日宣布新增飞往印度南部城市海得拉巴的航班。
新航线今年3月1日首航，每日两班从德里出发。其中一班于17:15从德里出发，另一班则早上06:45或08:45从印度出发。返程航班分别于20:00，和09:30或11：35从海得拉巴出发。…
Vistara flies to Hyderabad
New Indian airline Vistara has launched a new service to Hyderabad.
The new route commenced on 1 March 2015 and will now operate twice a daily direct from Delhi. One of the daily…
Vistara joins SIA’s FFP
Vistara, the new Indian airline, has formed a new partnership with Singapore Airlines' frequent flyer programme.
The arrangement will enable KrisFlyer members to earn miles when…
Indian airlines unhappy about overseas flight rule changes
A group of Indian airlines has expressed its opposition to planned changes to the rules governing when airlines can launch international flights.
The Economic Times reports that the…
Vistara flies to Goa and Hyderabad
Vistara, the new Indian airline, will expand its network with the launch of new routes to Goa and Hyderabad.
The Delhi-based full-service airline launched its first flights on 9…
Travelport pens long-term deal with Vistara
Travelport has signed a new long-term distribution and merchandising agreement with Vistara, Singapore Airlines' new Indian carrier.
The deal will see Delhi-based Vistara distribute all…
SIA’s new Indian venture takes off
Vistara, Singapore Airlines' new Indian joint venture, took to the skies for the first time on Friday, on a flight from Delhi to Mumbai.
The new airline was given a grand send off…
Vistara embarks on new era of Indian aviation
Singapore Airlines' new Indian carrier, Vistara, launches its first flights today.
The Delhi-based full-service carrier will commence services from the Indian capital to Mumbai and…
Vistara aims to “put the joy back into flying” in India
New Indian airline Vistara says it will aim to "put the joy back into flying" when it launches next month, with a focus on passenger services.
The Delhi-based carrier, which will commence…
Vistara to launch on 9 January
Singapore Airlines' new Indian venture, Vistara, will take to the skies for the first time on 9 January 2015, it has been confirmed.
The airline last week secured its Air Operator's…
SIA’s new Indian airline gets permission to launch
Vistara, the new Indian joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons, has received its Air Operator Permit (AOP), giving it the green light to launch commercial operations.…
Vistara pens support deal with Airbus
Singapore Airlines' new Indian carrier, Vistara, has signed a new long-term deal with Airbus for maintenance and support services.
The Flight Hour Services Tailored Support Package…
India’s Vistara to adopt Amadeus technology
Vistara, Singapore Airlines' new Indian carrier, has decided to implement Amadeus' comprehensive suite of airline IT solutions, Altéa.
The Delhi-based carrier will use the Altéa Suite…
Indian carriers revolt against regional air plans
India's main airlines have urged the government of reconsider a plan intended to improve connectivity to remote regional areas.
According to the proposals, airlines will be required…
SIA’s Indian venture could be delayed – report
Singapore Airlines' (SIA) new Indian carrier is likely to miss its target of starting operations in October 2014, due to a delay with regulatory approvals, it has been reported.…
Name of SIA-backed Indian airline revealed
The name of the new India-based airline created by Tata Sons Limited (TSAL) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been revealed.
The new airline has been christened Vistara, derived from…
