Vistara Becomes Part of TATA Group’s Air India’s Family

Air India and Vistara have officially merged, creating India’s largest international carrier and second-largest domestic carrier. The combined entity will operate over 8,300 weekly flights on 312 routes, connecting over 100 domestic and international destinations. The merger brings together the strengths of both airlines, with Air India focusing 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 combined airline will fly 1,20,000 passengers daily to over 90 destinations, supported by codeshare agreements with over 75 global partners. Singapore Airlines, a 25.1% stakeholder in Air India, has invested an additional ₹3,194 crore into the enlarged entity. The merger marks a significant milestone in Air India’s transformation, consolidating the Indian aviation market and establishing a stronger global presence for the airline.