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• 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, 23 September 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 and Paris CDG (Charles de Gaulle) starting 7 November 2021. The airline will operate these flights as part of the bilateral ‘transport bubble’ agreement between India and France. Vistara will fly twice a week between the two cities - on Wednesdays and Sundays. Bookings for the flights are being progressively opened on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents.

Mr. Leslie Thng, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “We are very pleased to commence flights to Paris, a step that reflects our commitment to growing our global network. These flights give us the opportunity to further build our presence in Europe and to present India’s finest full-service carrier to the world.”

All-inclusive, round-trip fares between Delhi and Paris are as follows:

The Delhi-Paris route of the airline will be served by Vistara’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, providing a world-class flying experience to travellers. The Dreamliner aircraft are equipped with highly efficient airflow and filtration systems that continuously refresh the cabin with air from outside. Powerful HEPA filters trap 99.9% of particulates such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi and purify the air inside the cabin every two to three minutes. 

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 will operate on Monday, 08 Nov 2021. All other flights will follow the above schedule

Vistara will accept all eligible customers meeting 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 six years since starting operations, Vistara has raised the bar for operations and service standards in the Indian aviation industry.

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 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, 02 September 2021: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, today launched ‘Purple Ticket’ - a flexible gift card for travel on Vistara, that can be used by customers for themselves or for personal and corporate gifting. The Purple Ticket is an e-card available for purchase on the Vistara website in increments starting from INR 250 up to INR 20,000, and can be customized for the recipient and the gifting occasion. It will be valid for 365 days from the date of purchase, and up to two Purple Ticket gift cards can be clubbed together for a single transaction on the airline’s website or mobile app.

The Purple Ticket has been developed in collaboration with Qwikcilver, a Pine Labs company that specialises in gift card retail solutions and has been seamlessly integrated with the Amadeus Airline Platform. Customers can also use the Purple Ticket to purchase air tickets as well as additional services such as preferred seat booking, lounge access, and excess baggage, apart from buying a ticket.

Vinod Kannan, Chief Commercial Officer, Vistara said, “Gifting, across cultures, is a way of sharing joy and happiness, and Vistara’s Purple Ticket gift cards will allow our customers to gift flexible travel experiences to their loved ones, regardless of the occasion. We are delighted to bring this useful, efficient, and unique gift option to our retail and corporate customers alike ahead of the festive season to help make gifting easier and journeys happier.”

Kumar Sudarsan, President - Gift & Stored Value, Pine Labs said, “Qwikcilver is very proud to serve Vistara, the leading International Airline, with our state of the art, Asset Manager Solution, developed in collaboration with Amadeus. Asset Manager is a fully integrated, SaaS based, GDPR ready, future proof and holistic solution, which brings significant value to airlines and their passengers across the world, through instant, real-time gratification by way of seamless usage and tracking of Gift Cards, Refunds, Compensation vouchers, and the likes.  Qwikcilver keenly looks forward to working with Vistara and scale this program to fly to even greater heights.”

Jonathan Tong, Vice President, Airline Solutions & IT Sales, Amadeus, Asia Pacific said, “We are pleased to be working with Vistara to include its Purple Ticket Gift Card program into the Amadeus Airline Platform. The platform is compatible with different technology sources allowing for airlines and partners to collaborate and innovate together. Our partnership with Vistara on their gift card program will provide flexibility and convenience to its customers, creating smoother journeys. 

Since its inception over six years ago, the airline has introduced a slew of innovative products and services, designed to offer maximum convenience and flexibility to travellers. Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and has been 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 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, 07 July 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 Delhi and Tokyo Haneda. The inaugural flight departed Delhi at 0300 hours (IST) and landed in Tokyo (Haneda) at 1450 hours (JST). Under the air bubble agreement between India and Japan, Vistara will fly once a week between the two cities using its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

Vistara’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leslie Thng, said, “We are delighted to take India’s finest airline to Japan and provide an unmatched flying experience to our customers that exemplifies modern Indian hospitality with the highest global standards in safety, hygiene and operations. We look forward to further strengthening our presence on this new route in the coming months.”

* All timings shown are in local time zones

Vistara accepts all eligible customers meeting visa/entry requirements in both the countries, as specified by the respective government bodies. The airline strongly encourages its customers to fully understand the applicable  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 and safe 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 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 25 million customers since starting operations.

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

• One-way fares starting INR 1099 all-in for Economy, INR 2099 for Premium Economy and INR 5999 for Business Class
• Booking period: 24-25 June 2021  for travel between 01 August 2021 and 12 October 2021 (blackout dates apply)

New Delhi, 24 June 2021: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, today announced a 48-hour ‘Monsoon Sale’ across its domestic network, for all three classes of travel (Economy, Premium Economy and Business). Bookings under the sale are open for 48 hours only, starting 0001 hours on 24 June 2021 and ending 2359 hours on Friday, 25 June 2021, for travel between 01 August 2021 – 12 October 2021 (blackout dates apply).

Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Commercial Officer, Vistara, said, “The unfortunate second wave of Covid-19 compelled many to put their travel plans on hold. As the situation begins to gradually improve and demand starts to return, we are happy to invite travellers to fly the airline that India trusts the most to their destinations, at these attractive fares.” 

* For the full list of sectors on sale and promotional fares, please refer to the website  www.airvistara.com

Bookings under the sale are being progressively opened on all channels, including Vistara’s website, iOS and Android mobile apps, at Vistara’s Airport Ticket Offices (ATOs), through the airline’s call centre, and through travel agents. Direct channel discounts, corporate discounts/soft benefits do not apply on these promotional fares, and vouchers cannot be clubbed with these discounts. Seats available on sale are limited and are available strictly on first-come, first-served basis.

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 47 aircraft, including 36 Airbus A320, three 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, 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

MEDIA CONTACTS