November 26th, 2022 9:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Scoot Joins International Air Transport Association

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines Group, has attained International Air Transport Association (IATA) membership and joined the community of 300 IATA members across 120 countries. The membership is only awarded to those airlines that meet IATA's Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) standards in airline operations. Commenting on the IATA membership, Mr. Leslie Thng, Scoot's Chief Executive Officer, said: We are honoured to become an IATA member. This international recognition... Read More

November 26th, 2022 7:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Star Alliance, HSBC Australia Launch HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card

The HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card will allow Australians to earn Star Alliance Points on everyday purchases and convert them into miles or points across Star Alliance carriers' frequent flyer programmes, as well as accelerate their path to Star Alliance Gold Status through everyday spending. The card is the world's first credit card created in collaboration with an airline alliance, and it will be issued solely on Visa credit. Star... Read More

November 17th, 2022 1:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Becomes the First Indian Carrier to Join AAPA

Air India has joined two more aviation industry bodies FIA and AAPA as it embarks on a new journey following its privatisation, ahead of its planned merger with other Tata carriers. Air India is already a member of the Star Alliance and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the airline has announced its membership in two key industry bodies in order to strengthen its voice in the aviation sector. Federation... Read More

October 27th, 2022 11:34 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Will Lease Two Boeing 737 Planes to Air India Express

According to a source, budget airline Air India Express is looking to lease two Boeing 737 aircraft from full-service carrier Vistara to expand its winter schedule. Air India Express and Vistara are both part of the Tata group, including Air India and AirAsia India. According to a source close to the situation, the two narrow-body planes will be inducted into the Air India Express fleet on a short-term lease in... Read More

October 26th, 2022 9:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airports in India Are Evolving into Aviation Hubs

India has always desired to become a major aviation hub. Now that domestic airlines and airports are cooperating, this ideal is slowly but surely coming true. A hub airport serves as a connecting point for air travellers to reach their destination. An individual travelling on Emirates from India might arrive in Dubai (a hub) and then board another Emirates flight to London. Similar to this, an Indian traveller flying from... Read More

October 15th, 2022 2:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Celebrates the 90th Anniversary of JRD Tata’s First Flight by Hosting Children on a Joy Ride

JRD Tata's first commercial flight that took off from Karachi to Mumbai via Ahmedabad on October 15, 1932, in a single-engine de Havilland Puss Moth, glorified the beginning of an era of aviation for the entire country. TATA Group of Airlines are celebrating the day as JRD Tata's vision gave wings to India's dream of touching the skies. Read to know how Vistara made this day special to young dreams.... Read More

August 29th, 2022 7:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Priority Service: How You Can Enhance Your Economy Class Experience

There are always chances that we face unforeseen situations. We may be at our regular pace on the day of ticket booking and must have causally opted for an Economy class. But what if you face completely unexpected scenarios on the day of your travel? If you are a frequent flyer, you can understand the situation very well. How about a tiresome day when you cannot handle unforeseen events or... Read More

August 3rd, 2022 5:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Adds Jeddah to Its International Network; Now Flies Direct Between Mumbai and Jeddah

Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, inaugurated non-stop flights between Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and Mumbai (India). Flies Thrice a Week and Airbus A320neo Serves the Route: The inaugural flight departed from Mumbai on August 2, 2022 at 1805 Hours (IST) and landed in Jeddah at 2050 Hours (AST). The airline now flies thrice a week between the two cities on its... Read More

June 21st, 2022 6:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Tata Group to overcome lot of issues before finalising Air India – Vistara merger

Since the Tata Group acquired Air India, rumours have circulated that the country's oldest multinational company may merge the debt-ridden carrier with Vistara. In 2013, Tata Sons, the Tata Group's main holding company, formed Vistara as a joint venture with Singapore Airlines (SIA). However, the airline began service on January 9, 2015. The joint venture is 51% owned by the Tata Group. The Tata Group, on the other hand, gained... Read More

June 15th, 2022 7:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

CCI Approves Acquisition of Entire Shareholding in Air Asia India by Air India

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has authorised Air India's acquisition of the full stake in Air Asia India, paving the way for amalgamation among the four Tata Group carriers. The Group intends to make Al, which it acquired in January, its flagship carrier and to unite low-cost carriers AirAsia India and Al Express. Vistara, Tata's joint venture with Singapore Airlines, will operate as a distinct airline for the time... Read More

Vistara in Initial Discussions With Air India on Synergies on Procurement of Parts

Vistara is in initial discussions with Air India about parts procurement synergies and may look at training synergies in the future, according to its CEO. According to a source familiar with the matter, the airline also expects to lease 4-5 Boeing Dreamliner jets because supplies from the American plane builder are taking longer than planned. "Procurement is certainly one of the areas we're discussing," Vinod Kannan said, adding that they'll continue... Read More

May 17th, 2022 11:35 AM 0 COMMENTS

Korean Air Adds Airbus A380 Flights to New York to Summer Schedule

Korean Air has enhanced its summer flight schedule to include Airbus A380 flights to JFK Airport in New York. According to the airline's most recent schedule submission, starting in July, the behemoth of the skies will fly to New York once a day from its Seoul Incheon base. Korean Air was one of the first airlines to resume operations with the Airbus A380. Except for four journeys to Atlanta in... Read More

April 14th, 2022 10:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Alliance Air Is No Longer a Subsidiary of Air India

According to Air India, Alliance Air is no longer a subsidiary. Alliance Air is no longer a subsidiary of Air India, according to the airline. Tata Sons formally acquired Air India last year, prompting this statement.The news came months after the government of India legally handed up Air India to Tata Group, the debt-ridden Maharaja's preferred buyer. With a fleet of 18 ATR 72-600 aircraft, Alliance Air provides regional flights... Read More

March 24th, 2022 4:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara to Launch #TheSoundOfTravel Campaign in May 2022

Vistara, India's greatest full-service carrier, announced today the launch of #TheSoundtrackOfTravel, a one-of-a-kind melodic campaign. The particular soundtrack has been produced utilising familiar sounds that one hears when travelling with Vistara, with the goal of rekindling the love of travel by recreating sentiments that one goes through in anticipation of their next holiday.  The Soundtrack of Travel is a mash-up of several typical sounds that people hear at the airport:... Read More

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