Air India completed the full merger of the Full Service Carrier Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Limited) in November, marking A an important chapter in the revival of the former following its acquisition by Tata Sons in January 2022. Since taking over Air India, the Tata Group has moved to revive the airline swiftly, integrating Air Asia India, Air India Express and now Vistara.
"It has been a little over two and a half years since the homecoming of Air India to the Tata Group. The merger between Air India and Vistara is an important milestone in our commitment to transform Air India into a world-class global airline. Singapore Airlines continues to be our strategic partner in our aviation journey, and we welcome them to Air India," said Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, following the merger.
The merger of Vistara and Air India is an important milestone in Tata Group's effort to make Air India a truly world-class airline. Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Air India, said, "The joint team looks forward to offering our guests an expanded network, additional flight options, an enhanced frequent flyer program and the best of both antecedent airlines and are grateful for the support of our loyal customers through this next phase of building a world class, world scale, global airline with an Indian heart."
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