Tata Group-owned Air India has completed its merger with Vistara, forming India’s largest international carrier and second-largest domestic carrier. The combined entity operates over 8,300 weekly flights on 312 routes, connecting more than 100 domestic and international destinations. The merger has also created a unified frequent flyer program, with Vistara’s 4.5 million accounts migrating to Air India’s “Maharaja Club.” Over 4,000 vendor contracts and 2,70,000 customer bookings have been consolidated.
Air India will focus on metro-to-metro routes, key international destinations, and long-haul routes, while Air India Express will cater to tier-2 and tier-3 cities and short-haul international routes. The merger is expected to strengthen Air India’s global presence, with the Tata Group aiming to build a “world-class global aviation company with an Indian heart.” This integration marks the conclusion of Air India Group’s post-privatization consolidation phase and creates a stronger presence in the Indian aviation market.