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Delhi, 08 November 2021: 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 yesterday. Under the air bubble agreement between India and Europe, Vistara will fly twice a week between the two cities - on Wednesdays and Sundays. Bookings for the flights are open on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents.

On this occasion Mr. Leslie Thng, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “Paris is one of the most popular destinations in Europe and CDG an important airport for any airline intending to serve the region. Given the strong economic and cultural ties there is a high demand for direct connectivity between India and France, and therefore Paris fits our network very well. We are delighted to expand our global footprint as we bring India’s finest airline to Paris.”

SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS BETWEEN DELHI AND PARIS

• +1 indicates next day arrival. All timings shown are in local time zones
• The inaugural Paris-Delhi fight operated on Monday, 08 Nov 2021. All other flights will follow the above schedule

The Delhi-Paris route is being served by Vistara’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, that provides travellers a world-class flying experience. Vistara will accept all eligible customers that meet visa/entry requirements in both the countries, as specified by the respective government bodies. Vistara strongly encourages its customers to fully understand these guidelines before making their bookings.

Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and Tripadvisor, and has also been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards. In a short span of over six years since starting operations, Vistara has raised the bar for operations and service standards in the Indian aviation industry.

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About Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Limited): TATA SIA Airlines Limited, known by the brand name Vistara, is a 51:49 joint venture between Tata Sons Private Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA). Vistara brings together Tata’s and SIA’s legendary hospitality and renowned service excellence to offer the finest full-service flying experience in India. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on January 9, 2015, with an aim to set new standards in the aviation industry in India and it today connects destinations across India and abroad. The airline has a fleet of 50 aircraft, including 39 Airbus A320, four Airbus A321neo, five Boeing 737-800NG, and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and has flown more than 29 million customers since starting operations.

For more information about Vistara, visit www.airvistara.com

Delhi, 27 October 2021: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today announced a reciprocal partnership for its frequent flyer program, Club Vistara (CV), with Lufthansa’s Miles & More frequent flyer program.

The partnership enables Club Vistara members to earn and redeem CV Points on flights operated and marketed by Lufthansa, covering an extensive network of nearly 200 destinations across the world. Reciprocally, Miles & More members will be able to earn and redeem miles on flights operated by Vistara. The partnership agreement comes into effect on 27 October 2021.

Vistara’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Vinod Kannan, said: “We are delighted to extend our strong partnership with Lufthansa and bring synergies between our respective frequent flyer programs. I am confident that this will enable us to provide greater value and convenience to our Club Vistara members on their travels across the world. We are also equally excited to welcome Miles & More members and provide them a consistent, world-class flying experience when they fly ‘India’s best airline’.”

“We are pleased to strengthen the already started codeshare partnership between Vistara and Lufthansa with the start into the Miles & More programme", said Christopher Siegloch, Senior Director Loyalty Programme Development & Service at Miles & More GmbH. “Vistara as a strong partner and popular airline extends our airline portfolio and therefore offers added value to our Miles & More members which now have the opportunity to earn and redeem miles on Vistara flights.”

Vistara’s three-class cabin configuration with India’s only Premium Economy class provides Lufthansa customers consistency in comfort and overall experience on Vistara’s steadily growing domestic and international network. The two airlines had entered into a codeshare partnership in December 2019.

Club Vistara is India’s fastest-rewarding frequent flyer program that offers four tiers of membership – CV Base, CV Silver, CV Gold, and CV Platinum. Club Vistara members can also earn and redeem CV Points when travelling on other partner airlines such as Air Canada, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and United Airlines. Vistara inaugurated its non-stop flights between Delhi and Frankfurt earlier this year, a route operated by its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

Vistara is the Best Airline in India and Southern Asia on Skytrax; the highest-rated airline in the country on Tripadvisor and the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards. 

Notes to editors

About Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Limited): TATA SIA Airlines Limited, known by the brand name Vistara, is a 51:49 joint venture between Tata Sons Private Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA). Vistara brings together Tata’s and SIA’s legendary hospitality and renowned service excellence to offer the finest full-service flying experience in India. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on January 9, 2015, with an aim to set new standards in the aviation industry in India and it today connects destinations across India and abroad. The airline has a fleet of 50 aircraft, including 38 Airbus A320, four Airbus A321neo, six Boeing 737-800NG, and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and has flown more than 28 million customers since starting operations.

For more information about Vistara, visit www.airvistara.com

Delhi, 13 October 2021: Vistara, a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today announced the reach and impact of the second phase of its flagship CSR program - ‘Vistara Wellness Initiative’. The airline has reached out to the most marginalised and vulnerable families with 4,000 wellness kits, comprising hygiene and nutrition essentials, bringing relief to more than 16,000 beneficiaries affected by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spearheaded by Vistara, in collaboration with the Tata Community Initiatives Trust, and supported by the volunteers from the local implementing partner,  Robin Hood Army,  the initiative was implemented in 28 cities in India.

Rashmi Soni, Vice-president & Head of Corporate Communications and CSR, Vistara, said, “Community service and giving back to society are deeply ingrained in Vistara’s culture. With support from the Tata Community Initiatives Trust (TCIT) and the volunteers from Robin Hood Army, we are glad to have been able to provide immediate support to communities impacted by the pandemic. This initiative is a reaffirmation of our collective efforts to address the critical needs of the society.”

The ‘Vistara Wellness Initiative’ as  part of One Tata response was first rolled out in April 2020, in collaboration with Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), under which over 50,000 long shelf-life nutritious food items were distributed to frontline health workers. It was followed by the National Nutrition Month observed by the airline throughout the month of September 2020, with extensive support by its employees to provide over 1000 wellness kits to local communities affected by the pandemic. Under this flagship program, the airline has now further ramped up its efforts to reach out to more families across the country. The various initiatives demonstrated their values of collaboration and partnerships to protect and empower the affected communities.

About Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Limited): TATA SIA Airlines Limited, known by the brand name Vistara, is a 51:49 joint venture between Tata Sons Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA). Vistara brings together Tata’s and SIA’s legendary hospitality and renowned service excellence to offer the finest full-service flying experience in India. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on January 9, 2015, with an aim to set new standards in the aviation industry in India and it today connects destinations across India and abroad. The airline has a fleet of 49 aircraft, including 37 Airbus A320, four Airbus A321neo, six Boeing 737-800NG, and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and has flown more than 28 million customers since starting operations.

For more information about Vistara, visit www.airvistara.com

• Designed for travelers who prefer luxurious experiences
• Travel benefits include complimentary Business Class Ticket, Club Vistara Gold membership, lounge access and No foreign currency mark-up
• Offers zero foreign currency mark-up on international spends

Delhi/Mumbai, September 27, 2021: Most countries have begun to re-open their borders to travellers across the globe. While some others, are planning to follow suit after more than a year of restrictions being imposed owing to the pandemic. In a bid to enhance their travel experience even further, IndusInd Bank has partnered with Vistara – India’s finest full-service carrier, to launch a co-branded credit card - ‘Club Vistara IndusInd Bank Explorer’.

Aimed at discerning travelers, the all-new card has been specially curated with unmatched benefits to fulfil all their requirements. It provides the cardholders with a complimentary ‘Gold’ class membership to Club Vistara (CV), Vistara’s frequent flyer programme, under which, they can earn points on every flight. Cardholders can even redeem their earned CV points to avail award flights. Moreover, the card also enables cashless travel for customers to destinations around the globe, while also earning CV Points on their spends.

Additionally, the card offers a host of other travel and lifestyle benefits including complimentary business class tickets on Vistara, complimentary access to over 600 airport lounges across the globe, zero foreign currency mark-up, milestone benefits as well as dining and entertainment benefits.

Speaking about the launch, Mr. Soumitra Sen, Head – Consumer Bank, IndusInd Bank said, “IndusInd Bank has always been a pioneer in bringing forth some of the most innovative propositions through its exclusive suite of credit cards. We are now delighted to collaborate with Vistara, to launch the ‘Club Vistara IndusInd Bank Explorer’ credit card, that aims to revitalize the way India travels. As the world is gradually opening up, Indians and especially millennials will look to travel for both business and pleasure. They seek a solution that offers them a combination of seamless consumer experience, best-in-class rewards, as well as world class safety standards. This all-new card proposition fulfils each of those requirements, thereby providing customers with a hassle-free travel experience.”

Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Commercial Officer, Vistara, said, ”We are happy to partner with IndusInd Bank to offer our customers a solution which not only enhances their travel experience but also resonates with the luxury, comfort and convenience that Vistara has become a symbol of. We are hopeful that our customers will see great value in the Club Vistara IndusInd Bank Explorer Credit Card and enjoy its benefits as they travel around the globe with us.”

Key benefits of the ‘Club Vistara IndusInd Bank Explorer’ Credit card’ include:

Travel:

• Complimentary access to over 600 airport lounges across the globe

• Up to 5 Complimentary Business Class tickets on achieving spend milestone every year

• Rescheduling fee waiver on direct booking of Vistara flights

• Bespoke concierge services at the cardholder’s disposal

Financial:

• Complete waiver on fuel surcharge at any petrol pump across India.

• Lifetime waiver on late payment charges, cash withdrawal charges as well as over limit fee

Lifestyle:

• Luxury Gift vouchers worth INR 25,000 or Oberoi Hotel & Resorts Gift Voucher

• Two complimentary movie tickets of Rs. 700 each per month as well as 20% discount on events on bookmyshow.com.

• Complimentary dining vouchers worth INR 3000 twice a year

Insurance:

• Complimentary Personal Air Accident insurance cover of up to Rs. 2.5 crore

• Insurance against loss or delayed baggage, loss of passport, ticket as well as missed connection

Customers can apply for the ‘Club Vistara IndusInd Bank Explorer’ Credit Card’ by visiting their nearest IndusInd Bank branch.

Notes to editors

About Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Limited): TATA SIA Airlines Limited, known by the brand name Vistara, is a 51:49 joint venture between Tata Sons Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA). Vistara brings together Tata’s and SIA’s legendary hospitality and renowned service excellence to offer the finest full-service flying experience in India. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on January 9, 2015, with an aim to set new standards in the aviation industry in India and it today connects destinations across India and abroad. The airline has a fleet of 48 aircraft, including 37 Airbus A320, three Airbus A321neo, six Boeing 737-800NG, and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and has flown more than 27 million customers since starting operations.

For more information about Vistara, visit www.airvistara.com

Delhi, 16 June 2021: Vistara, a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, in its industry-leading efforts to ensure the highest standards of safety on board, today operated India’s first flight with pilots and cabin crew fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The special flight UK963 on 16 June 2021 departed Delhi at 0850 Hours and arrived in Mumbai at 1110 Hours, operated by crew that have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The crew will also be operating the return flight, UK 960, which is scheduled to depart from Mumbai at 1155 Hours and expected to reach Delhi at 1405 Hours today. Vistara plans to operate more such flights in the coming days as their number of fully vaccinated staff increases.

Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Commercial Officer, Vistara, said, “Vaccination is the best known defence against the pandemic that is helping the world get back to normalcy, subsequently aiding the recovery of the aviation industry. We have been consistently getting our staff vaccinated in our endeavour to ensure safety for them, their families and our customers whom they serve. This special flight operated by our fully vaccinated cabin crew and pilots is a sign of our continued commitment towards making ‘flying feel safe again’.”

The airline recently announced that it had got nearly 100% of its eligible employees vaccinated with at least their first doses. This included Vistara’s airport and corporate staff, cabin crew and pilots. Vistara continues to ramp up its efforts to ensure all eligible employees receive their second doses as well in time, and are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the earliest.

About Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Limited): TATA SIA Airlines Limited, known by the brand name Vistara, is a joint venture between Tata Sons Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA) with Tata Sons holding the majority stake of 51% in the company and SIA holding the remaining 49%. Vistara brings together Tata’s and SIA’s legendary hospitality and renowned service excellence to offer the finest full-service flying experience in India. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on January 9, 2015 with an aim to set new standards in the aviation industry in India and it today connects destinations across India and abroad. The airline has a fleet of 47 aircraft, including 36 Airbus A320, threes Airbus A321neo, six Boeing B737-800NG, and two Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and has flown more than 22 million customers since starting operations.

For more information about Vistara, visit www.airvistara.com

Delhi, 29 May 2021: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, today welcomed its first purchased Airbus A320neo powered by CFM LEAP engines, strengthening its operational assets and further growing its modern fleet. The aircraft, registered VT-TQE, arrived in Delhi today from Airbus’ production facility in Toulouse, France. It is one of the 13 Airbus A320neo that Vistara had purchased in 2018 as part of a larger order totaling 50 aircraft from the Airbus A320neo Family, including the Airbus A321neo aircraft as well. The new set of A320neo aircraft that Vistara has been adding to its fleet come with higher range capability (77 tonnes of maximum take-off weight), enabling the airline to fly longer regional international routes without payload restrictions.

This addition to Vistara’s fleet takes the total count of the airline’s owned aircraft to three. Vistara had also purchased six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft for long-haul international operations, two of which are already in service.

Mr. Leslie Thng, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “The Airbus A320 is an integral part of our fleet and growth story, and this particular aircraft is, indeed, special. It mirrors the maturity that Vistara has achieved in the Indian aviation industry in a short span of time, continuing to steadily grow in scale, size and operational assets.The new aircraft underlines our focus on continuous enhancement of fleet to provide world-class flying experience to our customers.”

Vistara’s A320neo aircraft come with enhanced operational performance and cabin features that include in-seat AC Power Outlet, USB Charging Ports and PED (Personal Electronic Device) holders. It has a total of 164 seats in a three-class cabin configuration, including 8 seats in Business Class, 24 in Premium Economy and 132 in Economy.. Vistara now has 46 aircraft in its fleet, including 36 Airbus A320, 2 Airbus A321neo, 2 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and 6 Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. 

Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor and has been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards. In a short span of six years since starting operations, Vistara has raised the bar for operations and service delivery in the Indian aviation industry by offering a world-class flying experience to travellers.

About Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Limited): TATA SIA Airlines Limited, known by the brand name Vistara, is a joint venture between Tata Sons Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA) with Tata Sons holding the majority stake of 51% in the company and SIA holding the remaining 49%. Vistara brings together Tata’s and SIA’s legendary hospitality and renowned service excellence to offer the finest full-service flying experience in India. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on January 9, 2015 with an aim to set new standards in the aviation industry in India and it today connects destinations across India and abroad. The airline has a fleet of 46 aircraft, including 36 Airbus A320, two Airbus A321neo, six Boeing B737-800NG, and two Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and has flown more than 22 million customers since starting operations.

For more information about Vistara, visit www.airvistara.com

Delhi, 10 May 2021: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today announced special, non-stop flights between Delhi (DEL) and Tokyo (HND) starting 16 June 2021. The airline will fly once a week between the two capital cities under India’s travel bubble agreement with Japan. The airline will use its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft with three-class cabin configuration to serve the route. This makes Vistara the only Indian carrier to offer the choice of flying Premium Economy class in addition to Business and Economy cabins.

Vistara has also trained its cabin crew in the Japanese language to extend the warmth of true Indian hospitality to travellers from Japan.  

Mr. Leslie Thng, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “Far East has been an extremely important geography for our global expansion from the beginning for its tremendous growth potential. We are delighted to add Japan to our international network, under the travel bubble and  look forward to providing the best of Indian hospitality while maintaining the highest standards of safety and hygiene for our customers on this sector.”

 Bookings for the flights are being progressively opened on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents. Introductory, all-inclusive, round-trip fares between Delhi and Tokyo are as follows: 

SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS TO AND FROM TOKYO HANEDA:

Vistara will accept all eligible customers meeting visa/entry requirements in both countries, as specified by the respective government bodies. Vistara strongly encourages its customers to fully understand these guidelines before making their bookings.

Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and Tripadvisor, and has also been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards. In a short span of six years since starting operations, Vistara has raised the bar for operations and service delivery in the Indian aviation industry by offering the world-class flying experience to travellers.

About Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Limited): TATA SIA Airlines Limited, known by the brand name Vistara, is a 51:49 joint venture between Tata Sons Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA). Vistara brings together Tata’s and SIA’s legendary hospitality and renowned service excellence to offer the finest full-service flying experience in India. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on January 9, 2015, with an aim to set new standards in the aviation industry in India and it today connects destinations across India and abroad. The airline has a fleet of 46 aircraft, including 36 Airbus A320, two Airbus A321neo, six Boeing B737-800NG, and two Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and has flown more than 20 million customers since starting operations.

For more information about Vistara, visit www.airvistara.com

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Delhi, 03 March 2021:  Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today inaugurated its non-stop flights between Mumbai, India and Malé, Republic of Maldives. Vistara, thus, becomes the only airline to offer the choice of Premium Economy class of travel on the route, in addition to Business class and Economy class. The inaugural flight, operated by Vistara’s Airbus A320neo aircraft, departed Mumbai at 1010 hours (IST) today and landed in Malé at 1225 hours (MVT). The airline will fly three times a week on the route under India’s transport bubble agreement with the Republic of Maldives.

Vistara’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leslie Thng, said, “Maldives is one of the most popular holiday destinations among travellers, not just in India, but from around the world. We are happy to be able to offer our customers the choice of flying their favourite and India’s best airline on this route. We are sure that Vistara will play an important role in making every customer’s holiday even more pleasant and memorable by giving them a world-class travel experience.”

SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS BETWEEN MUMBAI AND MALÉ

* All timings shown are in local time zones

Vistara will accept all eligible customers meeting visa/entry requirements in both countries, as specified by the respective government bodies. Vistara strongly encourages its customers to fully understand these guidelines before making their bookings.

Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and Tripadvisor, and has also been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards. In a short span of six years since starting operations, Vistara has raised the bar for operations and service delivery in the Indian aviation industry by offering the world-class flying experience to travellers.

About Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Limited): TATA SIA Airlines Limited, known by the brand name Vistara, is a 51:49 joint venture between Tata Sons Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA). Vistara brings together Tata’s and SIA’s legendary hospitality and renowned service excellence to offer the finest full-service flying experience in India. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on January 9, 2015, with an aim to set new standards in the aviation industry in India and it today connects destinations across India and abroad. The airline has a fleet of 44 aircraft, including 34 Airbus A320, two Airbus A321neo, six Boeing B737-800NG, and two Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and has flown more than 20 million customers since starting operations.

For more information about Vistara, visit www.airvistara.com

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Delhi, 13 February 2021: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, today announced special, non-stop flights between the capital of the Republic of Maldives, Malé and Mumbai, India, starting 03 March 2021. The airline will fly three times a week to Male under India’s travel bubble agreement with the Maldives. Vistara will deploy its Airbus A320neo aircraft with three-class cabin configuration on the routes, thus becoming the only airline to offer travellers the choice of Premium Economy in addition to Business and Economy cabins, on flights between India and the Maldives.

Bookings for the flights are being progressively opened on all channels, Vistara’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents.

Introductory all-inclusive, round-trip fares are as follows:

Commenting on the launch of the new routes, Mr. Leslie Thng, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “Our new service to the Maldives will give travellers greater access to one of India’s most-preferred holiday destinations. We are delighted at the opportunity of taking India’s Best Airline to more places and offering the very best of air travel to people flying between India and the Maldives while maintaining the highest standards of safety and hygiene.”

All tourist establishments in the Maldives have been regulated to ensure that they are in line with the COVID-19 safe tourism guidelines issued by the Maldivian Ministry of Tourism along with a certification program to uphold high standards of safety and hygiene. 

SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS TO/FROM MALÉ

Vistara will accept all eligible customers meeting visa/entry requirements in both countries, as specified by the respective government bodies. Vistara strongly encourages its customers to fully understand these guidelines before making their bookings.

Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and Tripadvisor, and has also been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards. In a short span of six years since starting operations, Vistara has raised the bar for operations and service delivery in the Indian aviation industry by offering the world-class flying experience to travellers.

About Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Limited): TATA SIA Airlines Limited, known by the brand name Vistara, is a 51:49 joint venture between Tata Sons Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA). Vistara brings together Tata’s and SIA’s legendary hospitality and renowned service excellence to offer the finest full-service flying experience in India. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on January 9, 2015, with an aim to set new standards in the aviation industry in India and it today connects destinations across India and abroad. The airline has a fleet of 45 aircraft, including 35 Airbus A320, two Airbus A321neo, six Boeing B737-800NG, and two Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and has flown more than 20 million customers since starting operations.

For more information about Vistara, visit www.airvistara.com

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