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Continues to celebrate success on existing Delhi-Paris Route

Gurugram, 29 March 2024: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, inaugurated non-stop, 5x weekly flights between Mumbai and Paris. The inaugural flight, operated on Vistara’s 787-9 Dreamliner, commenced from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, at 13:50 Hours (IST) on 28 March 2024 and arrived at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 18:55 Hours (CET). With the addition of this new route, Vistara now connects Paris to two Indian airports – Delhi and Mumbai. This is also Vistara’s sixth long-haul direct route between India and Europe.

Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “We are delighted to commence direct connectivity between Mumbai and Paris. This new route, in addition to our non-stop flights connecting Delhi and Paris, reflects the increasing preference of our customers to fly Vistara for seamless travel between India and France. This strategic expansion also enables us to aid the growing traffic between the two countries given the burgeoning cooperation across sectors including trade, investment, science, technology, and academia. We are confident that customers will appreciate the choice of flying India’s best airline on this additional route, that further solidifies our presence in Europe.”

Vistara accepts 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 only Indian carrier to feature amongst World’s Top 20 Airlines, Vistara has been named ‘16th Best Airline’ globally while also being recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff in India and South Asia’ for the fifth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row and ‘Best Business Class Airline in India and South Asia’ for the second time in a row at the coveted World Airline Awards 2023 by Skytrax. Vistara has also been recognised with World’s 4^th Youngest Aircraft Fleet and Asia’s 2^nd Youngest Aircraft Fleet awards in 2024 by ch-aviation.

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 India's finest full-service flying experience. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on 9 January 2015 to set new standards in the aviation industry in India, and it today connects destinations across India and abroad. The airline currently has a fleet of 70 aircraft, including 53 Airbus A320neo, 10 Airbus A321, and 7 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and has flown more than 60 million customers since starting operations.

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

Gurugram, 27 March 2024: Encouraged by strong demand on the route and anticipated uptick in the upcoming summer season, Vistara - India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today announced that it will be deploying its distinguished Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the Delhi – Bali route, effective 31 March 2024. Vistara launched daily, non-stop flights on this route in December 2023, operated thus far by its A321LR aircraft, and has been the only airline offering direct flights between the two cities.

Vistara’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, offering a spacious, three-class cabin configuration, is equipped with a cutting-edge in-flight entertainment system with live TV as well as in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity onboard. It also features lie-flat business class seats in a 1-2-1 configuration that gives direct aisle access to each customer. 

Mr. Deepak Rajawat, Chief Commercial Officer, Vistara said, “We are delighted to announce the deployment of our state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for flights between Delhi and Bali. This strategic decision to increase capacity underscores Vistara's commitment to optimizing operations in response to the remarkable performance of the Delhi – Bali route and the constant surge in demand for direct connectivity between India and Indonesia. With top-notch amenities, enhanced comfort complemented with sumptuous inflight meals and exceptional service, we are confident that our customers will appreciate the choice of experiencing Vistara’s Dreamliner when flying on this route.” 

Vistara accepts 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. Bookings for the flights are open on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, and through 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. The only Indian carrier to feature amongst World’s Top 20 Airlines, Vistara has been named ‘16th Best Airline’ globally while also being recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff in India and South Asia’ for the fifth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row and ‘Best Business Class Airline in India and South Asia’ for the second time in a row at the coveted World Airline Awards 2023 by Skytrax. Vistara has also been recognised with World’s 4^th Youngest Aircraft Fleet and Asia’s 2^nd Youngest Aircraft Fleet awards in 2024 by ch-aviation. 

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 India's finest full-service flying experience. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on 9 January 2015 to set new standards in the aviation industry in India, and it today connects destinations across India and abroad. The airline currently has a fleet of 69 aircraft, including 53 Airbus A320neo, 10 Airbus A321, and 6 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and has flown more than 50 million customers since starting operations.

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

Gurugram, 20 February 2024: Club Vistara, the award-winning loyalty program of Vistara, today announced one of its biggest annual campaigns - Points Fest 2024, across its Bank/Hotel Point Transfer Partners. The campaign will be live from 20 February till 31 March 2024, offering members and Vistara Flyers (post-enrolment) the chance to earn a bonus of up to 100,000 CV Points (per transaction per eligible Points Transfer Partner) when transferring Bank/Hotel reward points to CV Points. 

The campaign allows Club Vistara members to earn up to 40% Bonus CV Points (up to 100,000 CV Points per partner and up to 11,00,000 CV Points with all Points Transfer Partners) on eligible Bank/Hotel reward programs with a minimum transfer of 5000 CV Points. The eligible Points Transfer Partners include American Express, AU Bank, Club ITC, FAB, FI Money, HDFC Bank, HSBC, IndusInd Bank, SBI AURUM, SCB UAE, and Yes Bank.

Mr. Deepak Rajawat, Chief Commercial Officer, Vistara, said, “In the last three years, our annual Points Fest has become a much-anticipated campaign amongst the members of Club Vistara. This year, we are delighted to launch yet another edition of this campaign with bigger benefits and rewards for our customers. This is our way of expressing gratitude to our loyal customers for their continued support and love over the last nine years.”

Bonus CV Points Structure for Bank/Hotel Points Transfer

With the accumulated CV Points, members can enjoy various redemption options such as award flights and upgrade awards across all Vistara destinations. Additionally, participants stand a chance to win exciting prizes, including a weekly raffle where two lucky winners will receive a Vistara Purple Ticket Gift Card worth INR 5000 each. Furthermore, the top five Club Vistara members with the highest CV Points transferred across eligible partners until 31 March 2024 will each receive a Vistara Purple Ticket Gift Card worth INR 10000.

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 only Indian carrier to feature amongst World’s Top 20 Airlines, Vistara has been named ‘16th Best Airline’ globally while also being recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff in India and South Asia’ for the fifth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row and ‘Best Business Class Airline in India and South Asia’ for the second time in a row at the coveted World Airline Awards 2023 by Skytrax. Vistara has also been recognised as World’s 4th Youngest Aircraft Fleet and Asia’s 2nd Youngest Aircraft Fleet in 2024 by ch-aviation. Club Vistara also won several awards at the prestigious Freddie Awards and Frequent Traveller Awards in 2023.

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 India's finest full-service flying experience. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on 9 January 2015 to set new standards in the aviation industry in India, and it today connects destinations across India and abroad. The airline currently has a fleet of 67 aircraft, including 51 Airbus A320neo, 10 Airbus A321, and 6 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and has flown more than 50 million customers since starting operations.

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

              Also clinches ‘ch-aviation Asia’s 2nd Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2024’

Gurugram, 29 January 2024: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has won two recognitions at the coveted ‘ch-aviation Youngest Aircraft Fleet Awards 2024’, including "ch-aviation World’s 4^th Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2024" and "ch-aviation Asia’s 2^nd Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2024".

Notably, Vistara had also been recognised for having the third youngest aircraft fleet in Asia, consecutively for the past two years. Switzerland-based airline intelligence provider and research company, ch-aviation, maintains comprehensive databases of aircraft, along with their operators and owners, from across the globe to determine these awards.

Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, "We are delighted to receive these accolades at the ch-aviation Youngest Aircraft Fleet Awards 2024 - securing a position in the World’s Top Five for the first time and advancing to the second position in Asia. They are an acknowledgement of our continued investment in maintaining a young and modern fleet with the objective of keeping our CO2 emissions at their lowest. We thank ch-aviation for recognizing our efforts.

Mr. Thomas Jaeger, CEO, ch-aviation, said “ch-aviation established the Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award to revere airlines worldwide who understand the value and necessity of investing in their fleets, introducing new-generation aircraft that considerably reduce CO2 emissions in the aviation industry and improve fuel economy. Sustainability represents a significant challenge and will continue to require giant leaps forward for the aviation industry. Hence,  ch-aviation has decided to honour them with this award that celebrates their effort. It is essential to say that this Award is entirely based on non-manipulable fleet data. There is no jury or any other subjective parameter involved.” 

Vistara's current fleet, with an average age of 2.94 years, consists of A320NEO, A321NEO, and B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, all powered by cutting-edge technologies and advanced systems that result in reduction in engine noise as well as nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide emissions.

In March 2023, Vistara achieved an important milestone of operating a wide-body aircraft for a long-haul international flight using a 30% SAF blend, reducing 150,000 pounds of CO2 emissions. Extending this success, Vistara also operated a commercial domestic flight on a wide-body aircraft using SAF, another industry-first initiative. This flight, utilizing a blend of 17% SAF and 83% conventional jet fuel, resulted in a reduction of approximately 10,000 pounds of CO₂ emissions. Vistara also became the first airline in India to implement Aerowash, an automated aircraft exterior washing and cleaning solution. Furthermore, Vistara deployed SITA eWAS and SITA OptiClimb® solutions for optimising flight planning and operations, aiming for a yearly reduction of 15,000 tons of carbon emissions.

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 only Indian carrier to feature amongst World’s Top 20 Airlines, Vistara has been named ‘16th Best Airline’ globally, while also being recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff in India and South Asia’ for the fifth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row and ‘Best Business Class Airline in India and South Asia’ for the second time in a row at the coveted World Airline Awards 2023 by Skytrax.

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 9 January 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 currently has a fleet of 67 aircraft, including 51 Airbus A320neo, 10 Airbus A321, and 6 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and has flown more than 50 million customers since starting operations.

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

              Also recognised with the Innovation Champion Award

Gurugram, 18 January 2024: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier takes home stellar laurels including the ‘Best Airline of the Year’ and ‘Innovation Champion’ award at the prestigious Wings India 2024. The distinguished awards were presented by the Hon'ble Minister of Civil Aviation, Government of India, Mr. Jyotiraditya Scindia in the presence of other senior officials from the Ministry, FICCI and a gathering of industry representatives from across the globe at the award ceremony held in Hyderabad

On this occasion, Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara said: “We are pleased to be named ‘Best Airline of the Year’ at Wings India 2024. This prestigious award, along with the recognition as Innovation Champions, is a true testament to the continuous efforts of all our staff, frontline and at the backend, who work tirelessly towards ensuring service excellence. As we soar to new heights, these awards further reaffirm our commitment to pushing boundaries and setting new benchmarks in Indian aviation. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the jury of Wings India 2024 for recognising our efforts. We also thank our customers for their steadfast trust in us and look forward to their continued patronage.” 

Vistara’s world-class travel experience and safety standards have been widely appreciated by customers, significantly contributing to winning these awards. The airline’s constant quest for innovation is evident in various initiatives such as implementing newer technologies like RFID AeroCheck, introducing Live TV on select international flights, operating the country’s first long-haul flight on a wide-body aircraft using sustainable aviation fuel and many others.

In terms of product and service attributes, Vistara offers the choice of flying in state-of-the-art aircraft equipped with luxurious cabins. Vistara’s Business Class cabin products are unmatched within the domestic market and on par with some of the biggest airlines around the world. Vistara is also the first Indian airline to offer Premium Economy - a product gaining prominence as customers want more convenience, exclusivity and space during travel. The experience is further enhanced by cutting-edge inflight entertainment, delectable onboard cuisine, thoughtfully curated amenity kits and the benefits of our frequent flyer program, Club Vistara. Additionally, Vistara’s onboard service is delivered by the award-winning cabin crew trained in service excellence, which the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines are renowned for.

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 only Indian carrier to feature amongst World’s Top 20 Airlines, Vistara has been named ‘16th Best Airline’ globally while also being recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff in India and South Asia’ for the fifth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row and ‘Best Business Class Airline in India and South Asia’ for the second time in a row at the coveted World Airline Awards 2023 by Skytrax. Vistara also received the ch-aviation Asia’s Third Youngest Airline Fleet award for the second consecutive year. 

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 9 January 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 currently has a fleet of 67 aircraft, including 51 Airbus A320neo, 10 Airbus A321, and 6 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and has flown more than 50 million customers since starting operations.

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

-          Domestic: One-way fares starting INR 1,809 for Economy, INR 2309 for Premium Economy and INR 9,909 for Business Class

-          International: All-inclusive return fares starting at INR 9,999 for Economy, INR 13,499 for Premium Economy and INR 29,999 for Business Class

Gurugram, 09 January 2024: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, today, announced a network-wide (domestic and international), Anniversary Special Sale as it marks the completion of nine of years of its operations. Bookings under the sale are open starting 0001 hours on 09 January 2024 until 2359 hours on 11 January 2024 for travel until 30 September 2024 (blackout dates apply). This celebratory sale, applicable across all three of its cabins, is Vistara’s way of celebrating its anniversary with its customers.

Vistara completes a magnificent year filled with key milestones, achievements and recognitions making it one of the best years in the history of the airline. Some of the most significant highlights of Vistara’s ninth year of operations include operating India’s first wide-body aircraft on a long-haul route using SAF, flying over 50 million customers since inception, being named the 16^th best airline in the world at the 2023 World Airline Awards by Skytrax. In the year 2023, Vistara launched five new destinations – Dammam, Mauritius, Hong Kong, Bali and Doha. We also inaugurated new international routes namely Mumbai-London Heathrow, Mumbai-Frankfurt and Delhi-Male. Additionally, the airline introduced several domestic routes including Mumbai-Manohar International Airport (Goa), Bengaluru-Manohar International Airport (Goa), Hyderabad- Manohar International Airport (Goa), Mumbai-Cochin, Mumbai-Trivandrum, Guwahati-Dibrugarh, Bengaluru-Port Blair. 

Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “As we complete nine years of operations today, we are proud of the remarkable journey we have had so far and humbled by all the love from our customers that shaped it.   We have been able to achieve a lot in a short span of time. This has only been possible due to the continued trust of our customers and the commitment of every employee at Vistara. I would like to express my gratitude to all our stakeholders who have supported us throughout these years and hope they continue doing so moving forward as well.”

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 fares depend on route and distance travelled, while the seats available on sale are limited and available strictly 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 only Indian carrier to feature amongst World’s Top 20 Airlines, Vistara has been named ‘16th Best Airline’ globally, while also being recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff in India and South Asia’ for the fifth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row and ‘Best Business Class Airline in India and South Asia’ for the second time in a row at the coveted World Airline Awards 2023 by Skytrax. Vistara also received the ch-aviation Asia’s Third Youngest Airline Fleet award for the second consecutive year. 

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 India's finest full-service flying experience. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on 9 January 2015 to set new standards in the aviation industry in India, and it today connects destinations across India and abroad. The airline currently has a fleet of 67 aircraft, including 51 Airbus A320neo, 10 Airbus A321, and 6 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and has flown more than 50 million customers since starting operations.

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

-          Domestic: One-way fares starting INR 1,924 for Economy, INR 2,324 for Premium Economy and INR 9,924 for Business Class

-          International: All-inclusive return fares start at INR 10,999 for Economy, INR 14,999 for Premium Economy and INR 29,999 for Business Class 

Gurugram, 21 December 2023: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, ushers in the festive season with a Christmas Sale across its domestic and international network. This celebratory sale offers customers the chance to plan their upcoming travels with India’s most loved airline at attractive fares, including discounts on all three cabin classes - Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class. 

The sale is open for a period of 72 hours; starting 0001 hours on 21 December 2023 and ending 2359 hours on 23 December 2023. The one-way domestic fares start from INR 1,924 for Economy, INR 2,324 for Premium Economy and INR 9,924 for Business Class (convenience fees applicable). On international network (excluding to/from Europe), all-inclusive return fares begin at INR 10,999 for Economy, INR 14,999 for Premium Economy and INR 29,999 for Business Class for flights. All fares are inclusive of taxes, applicable for travel until 30 September 2024 (blackout dates apply).

Furthermore, the airline is all set to unwrap joy and delight customers on its #VistaraXmasJet, enhancing the festive ambience onboard and bringing a touch of holiday cheer to the overall travel experience. #VistaraXmasJet, one of Vistara’s A321neo aircraft (VT-TVB) adorned with a red-painted radome, will operate its first flight as UK847 from Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi to Goa International Airport on 22 December 2023. This exclusive aircraft will be deployed on select routes from 22 – 26 December 2023 and customers onboard will be offered a flurry of surprises including themed desserts and giveaways. Moreover, Christmas-inspired decor and background music onboard all Vistara flights will further accentuate the holiday spirit.

Mr. Deepak Rajawat, Chief Commercial Officer, Vistara, said, “We are thrilled to welcome the festivities with a special sale and an array of surprises. Through our exclusive Christmas Sale, we endeavour to make this joyous time of the year truly special for our customers as they unite with their loved ones and create lasting memories. We also look forward to the celebrations at 35,000 ft. as we unravel our red-nosed #VistaraXmasJet and merriment across the network. As this holiday season unfolds, Vistara extends heartfelt wishes for Christmas and a fulfilling new year to all its customers.”

Bookings under the sale are being progressively opened on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, 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 only Indian carrier to feature amongst World’s Top 20 Airlines, Vistara has been named ‘16th Best Airline’ globally while also being recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff in India and South Asia’ for the fifth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row and ‘Best Business Class Airline in India and South Asia’ for the second time in a row at the coveted World Airline Awards 2023 by Skytrax. Vistara also received the ch-aviation Asia’s Third Youngest Airline Fleet award for the second consecutive year. 

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 India's finest full-service flying experience. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on 9 January 2015 to set new standards in the aviation industry in India, and it today connects destinations across India and abroad. The airline currently has a fleet of 66 aircraft, including 50 Airbus A320neo, 10 Airbus A321, and 6 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and has flown more than 50 million customers since starting operations.

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

Gurugram, 16 December 2023: Vistara, India's finest full-service carrier and a joint venture between the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, inaugurated direct 4x weekly flights between Mumbai and Doha. The inaugural flight, operated on Vistara's A321neo aircraft, commenced from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, at 18:45 Hours (IST) on 15 December 2023 and arrived at Hamad International Airport, Doha, at 20:30 Hours (local time zone).

With a consistent surge in demand for travel between India and the Middle East, Vistara has been focussing on expanding its presence in the region. The airline already offers direct connectivity to five destinations in the region, namely Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Dubai, Jeddah and Muscat.

Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, "Based on the remarkable response to Vistara’s Middle Eastern routes, we are confident that the launch of operations to Doha will further strengthen our footprint in the region. Doha – an essential commercial hub and home to a large Indian diaspora – is Vistara’s 50^th destination and the sixth in the middle east. We are excited to bring the Best Airline in India and Southern Asia to Doha with direct connectivity from Mumbai. We firmly believe that Vistara’s widely appreciated product and globally awarded service make for just the right combination to cater to the market requirements and customers’ demand.”

Ms Sujata Suri, Senior Vice President, Finance and Procurement at Hamad International Airport said: “We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Vistara, linking Doha to Mumbai—a strategic collaboration that reinforces Hamad International Airport's commitment to expanding connectivity and offering passengers unparalleled travel experiences. As Doha becomes Vistara's 50^th destination, this collaboration signifies a shared commitment to excellence and marks a milestone of its own for Hamad International Airport, underlining our dedication to facilitating seamless and enriching journeys for travellers around the world."

Vistara accepts 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 only Indian carrier to feature amongst World’s Top 20 Airlines, Vistara has been named ‘16th Best Airline’ globally while also being recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff in India and South Asia’ for the fifth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row and ‘Best Business Class Airline in India and South Asia’ for the second time in a row at the coveted World Airline Awards 2023 by Skytrax. Vistara also received the ch-aviation Asia’s Third Youngest Airline Fleet award for the second consecutive year.

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 India's finest full-service flying experience. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on 9 January 2015 to set new standards in the aviation industry in India, and it today connects destinations across India and abroad. The airline currently has a fleet of 66 aircraft, including 50 Airbus A320neo, 10 Airbus A321, and 6 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and has flown more than 50 million customers since starting operations.

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

Gurugram, 01 December 2023: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, inaugurated daily, non-stop flights between Delhi and Bali. The inaugural flight, operated on Vistara’s A321LR aircraft, commenced from Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi at 00:30 Hours (IST) on 01 December 2023 and arrived at Denpasar International Airport, Bali (DPS) at 11:05 Hours (WITA). Vistara' s A321LR with three-class seating configuration is distinguished for its exceptional features including contemporary interiors, in-seat power/USB charging ports, state-of-the-art In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system, live TV and onboard Wi-Fi to accentuate the overall in-flight experience for customers. 

Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “Bali is one of the most coveted holiday havens for travellers in India and we are excited to be the only airline currently to launch direct connectivity between Delhi and Bali. Given the close commercial and cultural ties that India and Indonesia share, Bali has also rapidly grown to be a key destination for corporate travel and MICE. We are excited to bring the Best Airline in India and South Asia to Bali and are confident that Vistara with its world-class product and services will be a much-preferred choice for customers travelling on this new route.”

PT Angkasa Pura I (AP1) President Director, Mr. Faik Fahmi expressed enthusiasm and optimism regarding the opening of this route. "We welcome Vistara to Bali. After a long time, finally today Bali is connected directly with India via the inaugural flight operated by Vistara. This deserves to be recorded in the history books of AP1; this long-awaited flight route is officially operational today," said Faik Fahmi.

Vistara accepts 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 only Indian carrier to feature amongst World’s Top 20 Airlines, Vistara has been named ‘16th Best Airline’ globally while also being recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff in India and South Asia’ for the fifth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row and ‘Best Business Class Airline in India and South Asia’ for the second time in a row at the coveted World Airline Awards 2023 by Skytrax. Vistara also received the ch-aviation Asia’s Third Youngest Airline Fleet award for the second consecutive year. 

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 currently, has a fleet of 64 aircraft, including 48 Airbus A320neo, 10 Airbus A321 and 6 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and has flown more than 50 million customers since starting operations.

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

About PT Angkasa Pura I: PT Angkasa Pura I is an airport management company in Indonesia. Angkasa Pura I manages 16 airports—both directly and indirectly—in Indonesia, namely I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport Bali, Juanda Airport Surabaya, Sultan Hasanuddin Airport Makassar, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport Sepinggan Balikpapan, Frans Kaisiepo Airport Biak, Sam Ratulangi Airport Manado, Syamsudin Noor Airport Banjarbaru, Ahmad Yani Airport Semarang, Adisutjipto Airport Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta Kulon Progo International Airport, Adi Soemarmo Airport Surakarta, Lombok Praya International Airport, Pattimura Airport Ambon, El Tari Airport Kupang, Sentani Airport Jayapura, and Hang Nadim Airport Batam. Angkasa Pura I has five subsidiaries, namely PT Angkasa Pura Logistik, PT Angkasa Pura Properti, PT Angkasa Pura Suport, PT Angkasa Pura Hotel, and PT Angkasa Pura Retail. Angkasa Pura I is part of the BUMN Tourism Aviation Holding PT Aviasi Wisata Indonesia (Persero) or known as InJourney as a corporate brand. Information about Angkasa Pura I can be seen at www.ap1.co.id