Vistara will start long-haul overseas flights soon: CEO

The Vistara CEO also made it clear that his airline had “no intention” of switching to a low-cost business model.

Vistara joins global airlines' body IATA ahead of international ops

Till now, only two Indian carriers - Air India and Jet Airways - were part of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Leslie Thng said in January they are looking to start international operations by the second half of 2018.

Thng started his career with Singapore Airlines in 1999 and has held many senior positions at the carrier.