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All-inclusive return fares start at INR 15,999 for Economy, INR 21,999 for Premium Economy and INR 49,999 for Business Class

Delhi, 12 November 2022: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today announced non-stop flights between Mumbai and Muscat, the capital of Oman, starting 12 December 2022. The airline will operate daily flights between the two cities using its A320neo aircraft and will be the only airline to offer the choice of premium economy class on the route, in addition to Business and Economy Class. Bookings for the flights are being progressively opened on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents.

Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “We are excited to expand our presence in the Middle East with the addition of Muscat as the fourth city in the region. Given the strong bilateral ties and the thriving trade and investment relations between India and Oman, this new route will further aid the growing traffic between the two countries. The capital city of Muscat continues to attract a significant number of expats, traders, business travellers, and high-end leisure travellers from India who will now have the choice of flying business class and premium economy on India’s best airline complemented with Vistara’s signature hospitality.”

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

Schedule of flights to/from Muscat, Oman effective 12 December 2022:

* All timings shown are in local time zones

*+1 indicates next day arrival

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 it has been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and upholding high safety standards. The airline has recently been featured amongst World’s Top 20 Airlines while being recognized as the ‘Best Airline in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff Service in India and Southern Asia’ for the fourth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row and ‘Best Business Class in India and Southern Asia’ at the coveted Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022.

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 54 aircraft, including 41 Airbus A320, five Airbus A321neo, five Boeing 737-800NG and three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and has flown more than 35 million customers since starting operations.

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

-          Domestic: All-inclusive one-way fares starting INR 1,499 for Economy, INR 2,999 for Premium Economy and INR 8,999 for Business Class

-          International: All-inclusive return fares start at INR 14,149 for Economy, INR 18,499 for Premium Economy and INR 42,499 for Business Class

New Delhi, 17 October 2022: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, today announced a Festive Sale across its domestic and international network, offering the chance to travellers to plan their upcoming trips on one of the world’s top airlines at attractive fares. The sale offers discounts on fares for all three cabin classes - Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class.

Domestic bookings under the sale are open for a period of 72 hours, starting 0001 hours on 17 October 2022, and ending 2359 hours on 19 October 2022.  The one-way, all-inclusive domestic fares start from INR 1,499 for Economy, INR 2,999 for Premium Economy, and INR 8,999 for Business Class (convenience fees applicable). On international routes, all-inclusive return fares start from INR 14,149 for Economy, INR 18,499 for Premium Economy, and INR 42,499 for Business Class with a 4-day long booking period starting 0001 hours on 17 October 2022, and ending 2359 hours on 20 October 2022. All fares are inclusive of taxes, for travel between 23 October 2022 until 31 March 2023 (blackout dates apply).

Mr. Deepak Rajawat, Chief Commercial Officer, Vistara, said, “The festive season is all about creating happy memories, and planning trips and holidays is a great way to do so. The recent surge in demand for air travel is quite encouraging, and we are delighted to offer our customers the chance to fly India’s best airline at discounted fares. We are confident that our customers will continue to choose Vistara as their preferred airline to re-unite with their friends and family for festive celebrations.”

Festive Sale fares for some international destinations are as under:

Bookings under the sale are now open on Vistara’s website, iOS and Android mobile apps, at Vistara’s Airport Ticket Offices (ATOs), through the airline’s call centre, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and through travel agents. Direct channel discounts, corporate discounts/soft benefits will not apply on these promotional fares, and vouchers cannot be used for these bookings. The seats on sale are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and it has been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and upholding high safety standards. The airline has recently been recognized as the ‘Best Airline in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff Service in India and Southern Asia’ for the fourth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row and ‘Best Business Class in India and Southern Asia’ at the coveted Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022.

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 53 aircraft, including 41 Airbus A320, five Airbus A321neo, five Boeing 737-800NG and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and has flown more than 35 million customers since starting operations.

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

Delhi, 12 October 2022:  Club Vistara (CV), the loyalty program of Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today announced an exciting opportunity for all Club Vistara members to live their dream lifestyle through Club Vistara Escapades. The campaign  has been designed to offer CV members, across all tiers, exclusively curated getaways and immersive experiences along with a chance to share their adventures with the world.

In its first phase, the program offers Club Vistara members an assortment of tailored itineraries like a nomadic getaway to Ladakh, a captivating view of the Everest Summit and more. Members can participate via an Instagram contest or a raffle draw. The winners will become the faces of Club Vistara Escapades, and will be accompanied on their all-expenses paid trips by a professional production crew who will help them create exciting content for their and Club Vistara’s social media handles.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Deepak Rajawat, Chief Commercial Officer Vistara, said, “Club Vistara has redefined the boundaries of a frequent flyer program, with a more meaningful lifestyle offering that our customers have thoroughly enjoyed. Club Vistara Escapades is our way of encouraging our loyal customers to do more of what they love. We are delighted to invite Club Vistara members to participate in this unique program, which has been especially designed to provide extraordinary experiences that they will love sharing with the world along with us!”

Members just need to log into their Club Vistara account, select Escapades on the dashboard, and participate through the dedicated microsite by selecting the experience that resonates most with their individual lifestyles preferences.

Club Vistara is the fastest rewarding frequent flyer program ever launched in India. It is a holistic lifestyle program spanning a multitude of travel and lifestyle choice touchpoints including but not limited to flights, hotels, credit cards, retail, etc. It offers faster points accrual, easy redemptions and a host of exciting elite tier benefits and privilegdes. There are four tiers of membership of Club Vistara - CV Base, CV Silver, CV Gold and the highest tier, CV Platinum. Members can redeem their points for Vistara Award Flights or Upgrades Awards. CV members can also enjoy accruals and redemption on Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, SilkAir, Japan Airlines and United Airlines.

Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and it has been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and upholding high safety standards. The airline has recently been recognized as the ‘Best Airline in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff Service in India and Southern Asia’ for the fourth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row and ‘Best Business Class in India and Southern Asia’ at the coveted Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022.

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 53 aircraft, including 41 Airbus A320, five Airbus A321neo, five Boeing 737-800NG and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and has flown more than 35 million customers since starting operations.

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

Delhi, 01 October 2022: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today inaugurates non-stop, daily flights between Mumbai (India) and Abu Dhabi (UAE). The inaugural flight will depart from Mumbai at 1910 Hours (IST) and arrive in Abu Dhabi at 2040 Hours (GST), making Vistara the first-ever carrier to offer the choice of Premium Economy class on the route, in addition to Business and Economy class.

Commenting on the start of the new international route, Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “We have been steadily strengthening our presence in the UAE and the rest of the Gulf region, and are excited to add Abu Dhabi to our growing international network. UAE’s flourishing business, trade, and tourism make Abu Dhabi a perfect fit in our network. We are confident that travellers will appreciate the choice of flying India and South Asia’s best airline on this route.“

Schedule of flights to/from Abu Dhabi, UAE effective from 1 October 2022:

* All timings shown are in local time zones

*+1 indicates next day arrival

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 it has been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and upholding high safety standards. The airline has recently been recognized as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ for the second time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff Service in India and South Asia’ for the fourth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and South Asia’ for the second time in a row and ‘Best Business Class in India and South Asia’ at the coveted Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022. In a short span of over seven years since starting operations, Vistara has raised the bar for operations and service standards in the Indian aviation industry to become the country’s most loved airline and has recently crossed the milestone of flying 35 million passengers.

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 53 aircraft, including 41 Airbus A320, five Airbus A321neo, five Boeing 737-800NG and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and has flown more than 35 million customers since starting operations.

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

Jaipur/New Delhi, 30 September 2022: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, today inaugurated double daily flights between Mumbai and Jaipur. The inaugural flight departed from Mumbai at 1140 Hours and arrived at Jaipur International Airport at 1330 Hours. With this, travellers between the two cities will, for the first time, have the choice of flying India’s only Premium Economy class, in addition to Business and Economy. The airline will use its Airbus A320neo aircraft to operate the route.

Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “Jaipur has not only played a significant role in putting Indian tourism on the global map, but it is also a major hub for trade, requiring greater connectivity to metro cities. We are delighted to add Jaipur to our growing network, with connectivity to and from Mumbai, and convenient international connections beyond Mumbai. We firmly believe that Vistara’s widely appreciated product and globally awarded service make for just the right combination to suit the market requirements and customers’ demand.”

FLIGHTS BETWEEN JAIPUR AND MUMBAI STARTING 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

Vistara now flies to five cities outside of India from Mumbai, including Bangkok, Dubai, Jeddah, Male and Singapore. Additionally, operations between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi will commence from 1 October 2022. Travellers can transit through Mumbai and seamlessly take onward connections to these cities.

Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and it has been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and upholding high safety standards. The airline has recently been recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and SouthAsia’ for the second time in a row and won the ‘Best Airline Staff Service in India and SouthAsia’ award for the fourth consecutive year at the coveted Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022. In a short span of seven years since starting operations, Vistara has been setting global benchmarks for operations and service standards in the Indian aviation industry to become the country’s most loved airline and has recently crossed the milestone of flying 35 million passengers.

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 53 aircraft, including 41 Airbus A320, five Airbus A321neo, five Boeing 737-800NG and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and has flown more than 35 million customers since starting operations.

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

New Delhi, 26 September 2022: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, has successfully implemented a state-of-the-art, fully automated crew rostering solution for improved management of its 2500+ cabin crew and pilots across the network. The industry-leading solution by Jeppesen, a Boeing Company, has enabled Vistara to develop effective crew rosters that factor in legal compliance, crew availability, lifestyle preferences and training requirements using a dynamic bidding mechanism. The adoption of the new technology is aimed at further improving Vistara’s operational performance as well as enhancing crew lifestyle.

Vistara crew are now able to indicate their lifestyle preferences that are then automatically factored into their individual flight rosters. Options ranging from early morning or late evening flights, frequency of layovers, time off from work, preferred night stop stations and specific flights etc. are now available to the crew, thereby allowing them added flexibility in their schedules. Since implementation, the system has proven to be very effective with the majority of crew rosters being positively influenced as per their indicated preferences.

Commenting on the development, Captain Hamish Maxwell, Senior Vice President – Flight Operations, Vistara said “As a relatively young airline born in the digital age, Vistara is rapidly adopting new technologies and automating processes across all our functions to derive more efficiencies and enhance employee experience. An efficient, transparent crew rostering solution helps us achieve the right balance to an otherwise complex rostering challenge. We are incredibly appreciative of the support that all our crew have given during the rapid increase in operations as we emerged from the pandemic. It gives us great pleasure to now be able to offer our crew this option to influence their rosters, and thereby their lifestyles.”

Vinod Bhat, Chief Information Officer, Vistara said, “Digital Solutions for Crew Rostering, while taking care of crew lifestyle preferences is a great example of how new-age digital technologies can greatly help to improve employee productivity and experience.”

Vistara has invested in developing its digital infrastructure from the very beginning with a focus on developing operational efficiency, while enhancing employee and customer experience. Vistara is India’s first airline to have 100% cloud-based IT infrastructure that helps manage complex operations, optimise costs, and make airline operations dynamically scalable.

Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and it has been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and upholding high safety standards. The airline has recently been recognized as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ for the second time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff Service in India and Southern Asia’ for the fourth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row and ‘Best Business Class in India and Southern Asia’ at the coveted Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022.

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 53 aircraft, including 41 Airbus A320, five Airbus A321neo, five Boeing 737-800NG and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and has flown more than 35 million customers since starting operations.

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

-    Also awarded ‘Best Airline Staff Service in India and Southern Asia’ for the fourth       consecutive year

-    Best Cabin Crew in India and Southern Asia for the second time in a row

-    Best Business Class in India and Southern Asia

-    Enters World’s Top 20 Airlines for the first time ever

Delhi/London, September 23, 2022: India’s finest full-service carrier, Vistara, brings home stellar laurels by winning the ‘Best Airline in India and Southern Asia’ award for the second time in a row at the coveted Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022 in London, UK. Vistara was also awarded the ‘Best Airline Staff Service in India and Southern Asia’ for the fourth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row and ‘Best Business Class in India and Southern Asia’ at the award ceremony.

Vistara was voted for by travellers globally, as the World Airline Awards are based on the world’s largest airline passenger satisfaction survey of more than 14 million travellers for the period between September 2021 and August 2022. The airline has moved 8 places up from last year to reach 20^th position worldwide; this marks the entry of the airline in the World’s Top 20 list for the first time ever. Vistara' also ranked 20 in the list of World's Best Economy Class Airlines and 9^th in the list of Best Airlines in Asia 2022.

Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara said “It is incredibly heartening for all of us at Vistara to win the ‘Best Airline in India and Southern Asia’ title for the second consecutive year. This award reaffirms the steadfast trust our customers have in us and is a true testament to Vistara setting global benchmarks for excellence in operations and service delivery. We are also humbled to have won the ‘Best Airline Staff Service’ and ‘Best Cabin Crew’ honours that celebrate the invincible spirit of all our employees - on the frontline and behind the scenes - to provide our customers the finest experience every single day. We are also delighted to have been recognised as the “Best Business Class in India and Southern Asia”. Warm hospitality and thoughtfulness are integral to the intrinsic customer-first culture at Vistara, and our extraordinary teams endeavour to deliver it consistently. We sincerely thank all our loyal customers for their faith in us and express our heartfelt gratitude to Skytrax for the recognitions.”

Commenting on the Awards for Vistara, Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said, "Vistara continues to set new standards across the Indian airtravel market, and as the airline has grown its long haul network it is now receiving the due recognition for being the Best Airline in India and Southern Asia. With Vistara’s staff receiving the award for the Best Staff Service in India and Southern Asia, these successes are a fabulous achievement. Vistara has been a strong and consistent performer in the awards in recent years and this year moves into the World’s Top 20 Airlines for the first time ever.”

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

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Notes to editors

List of titles Vistara has won at Skytrax World Airline Awards since 2016

2016

• Most Loved Airline: Skytrax World Airline Awards 2016 (Commendation)

2018

• Best Airline Staff – Central Asia and India: Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018
• Best Airline – India: Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018
• Best Cabin Crew – India: Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018

2019

• Best Airline Staff – Central Asia and India: Skytrax World Airline Awards 2019

2021

• Best Airline in India and Southern Asia – Skytrax World Airline Awards 2021
• Best Airline Staff in India & Southern Asia – Skytrax World Airline Awards 2021
•  Best Cabin Crew in India & Southern Asia – Skytrax World Airline Awards 2021
• Highest rank in India for Cabin Cleanliness – Skytrax World Airline Awards 2021

World Airline Awards online

https://www.worldairlineawards.com 

THE 2022 WORLD AIRLINE AWARDS

The World Airline Awards are wholly independent and impartial, introduced in 1999 to provide a customer satisfaction study that was truly global.Travellers across the world vote in the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to determine the award winners. The awards are referred to by media around the world as “the Oscars of the aviation industry”. All costs of the Survey and Awards event are paid by Skytrax, and airlines do not pay any entry or registration fee. There are no charges for use of the Award logos and results.The online customer survey operated from September2021 to August 2022, together with invitations sent to previous year respondents in the survey database. The customer survey is provided in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese and Chinese. Over 100 customer nationalities participated in the 2021/2022 survey with 14.32 million eligible entries counted in the results. Survey entries are screened to identify IP and user information, with all duplicate, suspect or ineligible entries deleted. More than 300 airlines are featured in the final Award results.

For any further information, please contact Peter Miller at Skytrax.

E:peter.miller@skytrax.uk

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 53 aircraft, including 41 Airbus A320, five Airbus A321neo, five Boeing 737-800NG and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and has flown more than 35 million customers since starting operations.

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

New Delhi, 5 September 2022: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, today announced the addition of Jaipur (Rajasthan) to its domestic network with direct connectivity to and from Mumbai, starting 30 September 2022. Vistara strengthens its presence in Rajasthan, with Jaipur being the second destination in the state, after Udaipur. The airline will operate double daily flights using its A320neo aircraft with a three-class configuration.

Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “The glorious city of Jaipur continues to be listed amongst the world’s major tourist destinations, attracting people from across geographies. We are delighted to be able to contribute towards further elevating the tourism potential of the pink city by offering this connectivity to/from Mumbai to our customers. We are confident that Vistara’s world-class product and services, especially our premium cabins, will be greatly appreciated by travellers on the route.”

FLIGHTS TO JAIPUR FROM MUMBAI STARTING 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

Bookings for the flights are open on all channels, including Vistara’s website,  mobile app, OTAs (online travel agencies) and other travel agents.

Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and it has been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and upholding high safety standards. In a short span of seven years since starting operations, Vistara has raised the bar for operations and service standards in the Indian aviation industry to become the country’s most loved airline and has already crossed the mark of flying 35 million passengers.

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 53 aircraft, including 41 Airbus A320, five Airbus A321neo, five Boeing 737-800NG and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and has flown more than 35 million customers since starting operations.

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

Delhi, 24 August 2022: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today announced non-stop flights between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi, UAE, starting 1 October 2022. The airline will operate daily flights between the two cities using its A320neo aircraft. Bookings for the flights are being progressively opened on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents.

Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “We are delighted to expand our presence in the UAE, with a second Emirate, and offer the choice of flying India’s best airline on one of the busiest international routes from India. We are confident that greater connectivity between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi will complement the growing trade and tourism between the two countries. We are certain that customers from India and the UAE will appreciate experiencing our award winning product and services on the route.”

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

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 it has been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and upholding high safety standards. In a short span of seven years since starting operations, Vistara has raised the bar for operations and service standards in the Indian aviation industry to become the country’s favourite airline.

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 53 aircraft, including 41 Airbus A320, five Airbus A321neo, five Boeing 737-800NG and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and has flown more than 35 million customers since starting operations.

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