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Delhi, 20 November 2020: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, yesterday inaugurated services to/from Doha, under the ‘transport bubble’ agreement between India and Qatar. 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 departed yesterday from Delhi at 2000 hrs (IST) and landed in Doha at 2145 hrs (AST). The flight returned from Doha at 2245 hrs (AST) yesterday, landing in Delhi (DEL) at 0510 hrs (IST) today. The airline will operate special, non-stop flights twice a week between Delhi and Doha.

Vistara’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leslie Thng, said, “Doha is a significant addition to our network as it helps us in widening our global footprint while strengthening our presence in the Middle-East. We are glad to be able to continue expanding our network, amidst the challenges of the present day and take India’s only five-star airline to more and more destinations.”

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 the relevant 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 five years since starting operations, Vistara has raised the bar for operations and service delivery in the Indian aviation industry by offering the finest flying experience to travelers.

Schedule of Flights between Delhi and Doha

(+1) indicates next day arrival

* All timings shown are in local time zones

** The above schedule is for the period 19 Nov 2020 – 31 Dec 2020

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 43 aircraft, including 33 Airbus A320, two Airbus A321neo, six Boeing 737-800NG, and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and has flown more than 20 million customers since starting operations.

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

Delhi, 05 November 2020: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, today operated its first flight between Delhi and Dhaka, operated by its Airbus A320neo aircraft. The inaugural flight departed from Delhi at 0630 hrs (IST) and landed in Dhaka at 0920 hrs (BST). Starting today, the airline will be operating special, non-stop flights twice a week between the two cities under the bilateral ‘transport bubble’ between India and Bangladesh.

Vistara’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Leslie Thng, said, “We are glad to introduce service on the Delhi – Dhaka route, offering the choice of unmatched comfort and the highest standards of safety and hygiene to customers from both the countries. Dhaka is an important fit to our network expansion plan and it underscores our commitment to growing our global network.”

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 the relevant 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 five years since starting operations, Vistara has raised the bar for operations and service delivery in the Indian aviation industry by offering the finest flying experience to travelers.

Schedule of Flights between Delhi and Dhaka, effective 5 November 2020:

*(All timings shown are in local time zones) / ** The above schedule is for the period 5 November 2020 – 31 January 2021 

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 43 aircraft, including 34 Airbus A320, one 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

Delhi, 04 November 2020: 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 Doha, the capital city of the state of Qatar, from 19 November 2020. The airline will operate its Airbus A320neo twice a week between the two cities, on Thursdays and Sundays, as part of the bilateral ‘transport bubble’ agreement between India and Qatar. Bookings 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 pleased to strengthen our presence in the Middle-East by adding another global city to our steadily growing network, albeit for special flights under the ‘transport bubble’. As an economic hub of the region, Doha continues to draw business travellers and is home to a large number of Indian expatriates.We are confident that travellers on this route will appreciate having the choice of flying India’s only five star airline.”

Starting all-inclusive, round-trip fares between Delhi and Doha are as follows:

Vistara will accept all eligible customers meeting visa/entry requirements of both, India and Qatar, as specified by the respective authorities. The airline strongly encourages its customers to fully understand these guidelines before making their bookings.

Schedule of Flights between Delhi and Doha, effective 19 November 2020:

(+1) indicates next day arrival

* All timings shown are in local time zones

** The above schedule is for the period 19 Nov 2020 – 31 Dec 2020

Vistara consistently maintains the highest levels of safety and hygiene across all touch points in its operations. Aircraft interiors are thoroughly disinfected after every flight using approved cleaning agents - a procedure that includes thorough sanitization of all surfaces such as seats, touchscreens, overhead bins, seatbelts, tray tables, galleys, etc. The airline has also introduced a new food & beverage service for all its customers, in line with the regulatory guidelines.

Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and Tripadvisor, and has also been the winner of ‘Five Star Airline’ and several ‘Best Airline’ awards. In a short span of over five 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.

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

 Vistara has introduced a slew of measures for the health and safety of all in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline requires its customers to follow some guidelines that include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that they are fit to travel and do not have any symptoms of COVID-19
• Provide COVID-19 negative certificate, per applicable guidelines
• Fill the mandatory self-reporting form on Air Suvidha online portal where eligible passengers can also apply for exemption from compulsory institutional quarantine
• Checking-in online/downloading boarding pass and using self-service options wherever available 
• Wearing a face mask at all times throughout the journey and additionally a face shield during the entire duration of their flight
• Observing social distancing and frequent use of hand sanitisers 

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 43 aircraft, including 33 Airbus A320, two Airbus A321neo, six Boeing 737-800NG, and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and has flown more than 20 million customers since starting operations.

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

Delhi, 04 November 2020: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, today announced the results of the second wave of its customer survey to gauge passenger sentiment about flying in the current times. Conducted between 17 August and 02 September 2020, over 4,500 customers responded to the survey. Overall, the responses indicate an increased passenger confidence since the first customer survey rolled out by Vistara in June 2020.

According to the survey results, business travel continues to lead traffic at present, along with the segment of travellers returning to their homes or to their places of work. This is followed by an expected rise in the number of people visiting friends and relatives starting October 2020, and a spike in leisure travel in 2021.

Vistara’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Vinod Kannan, said: “We have been seeing a steady rise in demand for domestic travel since the resumption of operations in May 2020, and the increased passenger confidence further makes us hopeful of better times to return soon. Our customer survey findings concur with the current trend we are observing in air traffic. We take great inspiration from the survey findings that reflect the trust our customers place in us and our thorough measures to ensure their health and safety.

Nature of Travels Over Next Six Months

41% of the respondents said they plan to take their next flight by November 2020, and 63% expect to take their next flight by February 2021. Flying for business and returning to a place of work/home continues to be the main purpose of travel in the last few weeks for nearly 45% of the respondents. Visiting friends and relatives (VFR) is expected to pick up during the festive season and is likely to continue through February 2021 for an average of 25% of the respondents.

Domestic and International Travel

84% of Vistara customers are likely to fly within India on their next flight, and only 16% would fly outside of the country. However, 26% of Vistara’s business class customers expected their next flight to be international. The top five most preferred international destinations amongst the respondents that they are likely to travel to by August 2021 (in order of preference):  Singapore, Dubai and US, UK, and Thailand.

Greater Confidence in Flying 

Two out of every three customers thought that flying is the safest mode of travel. 71% of the customers rated Vistara 8/10 or higher for their confidence in Vistara ensuring their health and safety. This is an increase of 2pp from the first wave of the survey, despite a significant rise in COVID-19 numbers in India.

The overall customer confidence rating for Vistara stands at 7.9/10. There has also been a significant increase in the number of people who do not fear exposure onboard an aircraft - from 32% in the first wave to 49% in the second wave. The percentage of people who do not fear any exposure at all also increased from 5% to 19%.

Top Customers Concerns About Flying Again

The findings of the survey’s second leg highlighted three top concerns for passengers in flying again: quarantine requirements/other restrictions implemented across states, higher fares, and fear of exposure to contracting the coronavirus.

Customer Communication

85% of Vistara customers feel sufficiently informed about the health and safety measures taken by the airline. The survey recorded an increase of 8pp in customers saying they were ‘very well informed’ – from 36% in the first wave to 44% in the second wave.

During the pandemic, Vistara rolled out several initiatives to inform and sensitise passengers about the necessary information related to travel during COVID-19.  “We are glad to see the results of our efforts, including continuous communication to create greater awareness among all flyers and build a sense of shared responsibility to make flying feel safe again,” added Mr. Kannan.

Vistara’s customer survey was conducted online, covering various demographics of its customer base including Club Vistara members from all tier levels as well as non-members. The majority of respondents were salaried professionals and self-employed/business owners aged between 18 and 55+. The results were analysed in-house by a team of qualified professionals.

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 43 aircraft, including 33 Airbus A320, two Airbus A321neo, six Boeing 737-800NG, and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and has flown more than 20 million customers since starting operations.

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

Delhi, 27 October 2020: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, will operate special, non-stop flights between Delhi and Bangladesh’s capital city, Dhaka, from 5 November 2020. Vistara will fly on Thursdays and Sundays between the two cities, using its Airbus A320neo aircraft, as part of the bilateral ‘transport bubble’ formed between India and Bangladesh. Bookings 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 glad to be able to consistently expand our international network and widen our global presence, despite the current challenging times. There is significant pent up demand for air travel between India and Bangladesh, and the resumption of flights brings relief to the traders, business communities and other regular travellers in the two countries. We are confident that our customers will find great value in choosing to fly India’s finest airline, Vistara, which is trusted by millions of people for its operations, safety standards, and service excellence.” 

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

Vistara will accept 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 these guidelines before making their bookings.

Schedule of Flights between Delhi and Dhaka, effective 5 November 2020:

*(All timings shown are in local time zones) / ** The above schedule is for the period 5 November 2020 – 31 January 2021 

Vistara consistently maintains the highest levels of safety and hygiene across all touch points in its operations. Aircraft interiors are thoroughly disinfected after every flight using approved cleaning agents - a procedure that includes thorough sanitization of all surfaces such as seats, touchscreens, overhead bins, seatbelts, tray tables, galleys, etc. The airline has also introduced a new food & beverage service for all its customers, in line with the regulatory guidelines.

Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and Tripadvisor, and has also been the winner of ‘Five Star Airline’ and several ‘Best Airline’ awards. In a short span of over five 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.

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

 Vistara has introduced a slew of measures for the health and safety of all in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline requires its customers to follow some guidelines that include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that they are fit to travel and do not have any symptoms of COVID-19
• Provide COVID-19 negative certificate, per applicable guidelines
• Fill the mandatory self-reporting form on Air Suvidha online portal where eligible passengers can also apply for exemption from compulsory institutional quarantine
• Checking-in online/downloading boarding pass and using self-service options wherever available 
• Wearing a face mask at all times throughout the journey and additionally a face shield during the entire duration of their flight
• Observing social distancing and frequent use of hand sanitisers 

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 43 aircraft, including 33 Airbus A320, two Airbus A321neo, six Boeing 737-800NG, and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and has flown more than 20 million customers since starting operations.

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

Delhi, 19 October 2020: Vistara, India’s finest full service carrier, today entered a partnership with The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) for its loyalty program, Club Vistara (CV), to further bolster the program’s value proposition. Effective today, Club Vistara members can earn three CV Points for every INR 100 of eligible spends on stay at Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta Hotels, and amã Stays & Trails.

The airline has also rolled out an introductory offer, whereby CV members can earn 2x CV Points (six CV Points) on eligible spends at IHCL hotels until 30 November 2020 (inclusive of the booking and stay dates).

Vistara’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Vinod Kannan, said, “Vistara and IHCL share a lot  in common beyond just the  parentage, including exceptional customer service, world-class offerings and true Indian hospitality at the heart of it all. We are delighted to cement our relationship with IHCL through this partnership to provide greater choice and value to our Club Vistara members. This is in line with our focus on making Club Vistara a robust lifestyle program, and we are quite confident that our customers will find this association very beneficial.”

IHCL’s Senior Vice President – Global Sales and Marketing, Mrs. Renu Basu, said, “We at IHCL are extremely delighted to bring in our group synergies and expand our relationship with Vistara. This  partnership gives our valued guests and Vistara travellers a larger bouquet of offerings and distinctive hospitality experiences. We look forward to welcoming Club Vistara members at  our hotels with our legendary warmth and world class service that we are renowned for.

Benefits of the new partnership are applicable on bookings directly made with IHCL online via www.tajhotels.com, www.seleqtionshotels.com, www.vivantahotels.com, www.amastaysandtrails.com, via Reservations (24x7) on 1-800-111-825, or directly at the hotels by quoting their CV ID at the time of check-in at the hotel.

Recently, Vistara also rolled out exclusive offers for its customers booking their stays at IHCL properties across Delhi, Mumbai, and London. At two of the Taj hotels in London, St. James’ Court and Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences, and at select hotels in Delhi and Mumbai, travellers can enjoy benefits such as attractive room rates, complimentary suite upgrades, and early check-in on arrival, when flying Vistara.

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. At present, Club Vistara members can redeem CV Points for Award Flights, Upgrade Awards, and a host of other privileges.

About Vistara: 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 737-800NG, and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and has flown more than 20 million customers since starting operations.

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

About The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL): The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the hallmark of iconic hospitality, SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels, Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels and Ginger which is revolutionizing the lean luxe segment. IHCL’s unique portfolio comprises hotels across the globe including presence in India, North America, United Kingdom, Africa, Middle East, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan and Nepal.

Delhi, 15 October 2020: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, has boosted service between Delhi and London Heathrow for the winter schedule. Vistara is operating these flights as part of the bilateral ‘transport bubble’ between India and the UK.

The airline has increased frequency from the current 4x weekly to 5x weekly flights from 21 November 2020, further ramping up to 7x weekly or daily flights effective 01 December 2020. The flights have also been retimed for customers’ convenience, effective 25 October 2020, with the westbound flight UK017 departing Delhi at 1345 hours and touching down in London at 1745 hours the same day. The return flight, UK018, will depart London at 2050 hours and arrive in Delhi at 1025 hours the following day.

“The increase in frequency demonstrates our success on the Delhi-London route, its importance in our network, and the steady demand for a world-class, full-service carrier from India. It also brings to our customers more choice and flexibility with their travel plans in these unusual times, and the retiming of flights further enables convenient connections to and from several cities across India", said Vinod Kannan, Chief Commercial Officer, Vistara.

Vistara’s Delhi-London route will continue to be serviced by its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, providing  an exceptional, highly safe  flying experience to travellers, featuring three cabin classes designed to global standards, onboard WiFi, specially curated  meals, cutting-edge in-flight entertainment and services delivered to the exacting levels of Tata and Singapore Airlines. 

Schedule of Flights between Delhi and London Heathrow

25 OCT 2020 TO 20 NOV 2020

21 NOV 2020 TO 30 NOV 2020

01 DEC 2020 TO 27 MAR 2021

(+1 indicates next day arrival. All timings shown are in local time zones.)

Vistara consistenly follows the highest standards of hygiene onboard its  aircraft. In line with the health and safety norms, the airline has re-introduced food & beverage service offering for customers. Aircraft interiors are deep-cleaned after every flight using approved cleaning agents - a procedure that includes thorough sanitisation of all surfaces such as seats, touchscreens, overhead bins, seatbelts, tray tables, galleys, etc. 

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

About Vistara: 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 737-800NG, and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and has flown more than 20 million customers since starting operations.

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

Delhi, 07 October 2020: Vistara, India’s finest full service carrier, joins hands with HP for their initiative - ‘Project Smile’, that aims to recognise those on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic by printing and pasting their smiling faces on their respective protective suits. Through the initiative Vistara celebrates the spirit and effort of its frontline teams, between 07 and 09 October 2020, by #BringingTheSmilesBack from behind their masks. With this, Vistara also becomes the first non-healthcare brand to associate with Project Smile.

Ms. Deepti Sampat, Vice President, Marketing, Vistara, said, “These unprecedented times have reminded us all the significance of the selfless work of those on the frontline. Despite the odds and much like health workers, airline cabin crew around the world continue to brave this pandemic and help people travel safely. Our participation in HP’s ‘Project Smile’ is – first - an expression of Vistara’s recognition of their effort, and second, a reminder to our customers that behind those protective gear, we remain the people who serve them with the same warmth and smiles as we always did.”

Cabin crew on Vistara’s flights between Delhi and London Heathrow, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Goa, will have these special photo stickers pasted on their protective suits, during the three-day period. The stickers will be printed on special, environment-friendly paper, appropriate for use in sensitive environments like hospitals and flights.

‘Project Smile’ is an initiative powered by HP that aims to bring back smiles of people on the frontline and make human interactions more humane.

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 737-800NG, and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and has flown more than 20 million customers since starting operations.

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

Industry first collaboration for a forex card by a bank and an Indian airline 

• Unlimited Club Vistara Points on spends on the ‘Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card’ 
• A multicurrency forex card that can load up to 16 currencies
• Safety of emergency assistance services - Emergency cash, loss of passport assistance through TripAssist and insurance cover of up to Rs. 3.00 lakhs
• Additional features - Tap&Pay, easy tracking of balance, reload on the go, temporary block and unblock facility
• Benefit of locked-in exchange rates

New Delhi, Mumbai, 06 October 2020:  Axis Bank, India’s third largest private sector bank, strengthens its partnership with Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, as they launch a co-branded forex card – ‘Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card’. This is also the first-ever collaboration by a bank and an Indian airline for a co-branded forex card. Designed to cater to the needs of international travelers, the card offers unique features and exciting benefits such as the option of loading up to 16 currencies on a single card, locked-in exchange rates and accruing 3 CV Points on every USD 5 (or equivalent value) spent. Customers also get awarded 500 CV Points as a Welcome Bonus on signing up.

The card proposition offers a complimentary Base membership to Club Vistara, India’s fastest rewarding frequent flyer program. The earned Club Vistara Points can be redeemed for Award Flights starting at 2000 CV Points and Upgrade Awards starting at 500 CV Points. The card will empower customers to travel cashless and hassle-free to international destinations, while also earning Club Vistara Points on their spends.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. Ravi Narayanan, President & Head Branch Banking, Retail Liabilities & Products, Axis Bank, said, “As a leader in the Forex cards business, we view our product as an integral part of the travel experience, and are constantly innovating to enhance value for our customers. In this endeavor, we are happy to collaborate with Vistara to launch the ‘Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card’, aimed at providing the Indian globetrotter a host of privileges with a truly rewarding experience. One can shop and dine globally without worrying about high exchange rates and transaction charges, and also earn Club Vistara Points on the same. We are confident that this forex card with a host of benefits will be a valuable addition to our growing portfolio of products and an attractive proposition for customers.”

Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Commercial Officer, Vistara said, "At Vistara, we are committed to offering a seamless and holistic travel experience to our customers through constantly enhancing our value proposition. We are delighted about strengthening our strategic partnership with Axis Bank which enables our customers to travel cashless and totally stress-free. We are also proud to be the first Indian airline to offer a co-branded forex card. It is also in line with our broader strategy of forging more partnerships with like-minded brands to offer maximum choice and convenience to our customers.”

The reward structure of this card is designed to offer flexibility and safety to the customer. Customers can choose to retain balance on the card, convert it to another currency for their next holiday or encash the amount. Additionally, the card provides emergency assistance services from TripAssist, thereby providing both flexibility and safety. With Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card, customers can travel, dine, shop and explore to make their international trip even more rewarding.

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. At present, Club Vistara members can earn and redeem CV Points when travelling on other partner airlines such as Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, Silk Air and United Airlines.

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About Axis Bank

Axis Bank is the third largest private sector bank in India. Axis Bank offers the entire spectrum of services to customer segments covering Large and Mid-Corporates, SME, Agriculture and Retail Businesses. With its 4,528 domestic branches (including extension counters) and 11,971 ATMs across the country as on 30th June 2020, the network of Axis Bank spreads across 2,559 centers, enabling the Bank to reachout to a large cross-section of customers with an array of products and services. The Axis Group includes Axis Mutual Fund, Axis Securities Ltd., Axis Finance, Axis Trustee, Axis Capital, A.TReDS Ltd., Freecharge and Axis Bank Foundation. To read more about the Bank, please visit https://www.axisbank.com/

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 737-800NG, and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, and has flown more than 20 million customers since starting operations.  For more information about Vistara, visit www.airvistara.com

Axis Bank

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