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Vistara gradually restoring certain services to pre-Covid levels

The airline also plans to improve its inflight entertainment offerings across its domestic and international network

16 Feb 2022 12:25 PM

The purchase, once it goes through, will be a test of the group’s aviation acumen. (AFP file photo)

Media reports incorrect: Government on reports of Tata Sons winning Air India bid

The proposed handover is a key victory for PM Modi, who has embarked on a bold privatization plan to plug a widening budget deficit

01 Oct 2021 12:16 PM

Vistara introduces three days of leave without pay for pilots in September. (PTI Photo)

Vistara announces leave without pay for three days for pilots in September

The three-days leave without pay measure for pilots is in addition to a cut in monthly base flying allowance

02 Sep 2020 9:46 AM

India will allow airlines to begin some domestic flights from May 25. (AFP Photo)

India to resume domestic passenger flights from May 25

Indian Railways too has announced to commence its routine passenger train operations from June 1 with about 200 non-AC trains

21 May 2020 9:07 AM

. This will be in addition to Lufthansa’s current schedule of 56 weekly international flights to and from the major Indian hubs of Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai with ultra-modern aircraft like the Airbus A350.

Lufthansa joins forces with Vistara to boost its Indian network

A new partnership that adds 126 weekly flights to ten key Indian cities.

24 Dec 2019 11:26 AM

The airline is set to begin long-haul overseas flights by March next year on its soon-to-be-inducted Boe-ing 787 dreamliner aircraft.

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.

27 Nov 2019 2:09 AM

The return flight will leave Indore at 8.55 am and arrive at Delhi airport at 10.25 am daily.

Vistara to start daily flight on Delhi-Indore route from October 26

The flight will depart from Delhi airport at 6.55 am daily and arrive at Indore airport at 8.20 am.

14 Sep 2019 3:47 PM

Vistara is all set to launch its international operations with the maiden flight to Singapore from New Delhi on August 6. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

Vistara signs codeshare pact with SIA, SilkAir for international flights

Vistara is already has a similar arrangement with the two carriers for domestic flights.

05 Aug 2019 12:11 PM

A Vistara Airline parked at the Mumbai airport here was dented after an empty baggage container of another airline, propelled by gusty wind accidentally rolled off and hit the starboard side of one of its engines, an official statement from the airline said. (Representational Image)

Baggage container rolls off in wind, hits parked Vistara aircraft in Mumbai

The aircraft will be grounded for some time for repair work and consequentially affect our schedule on some routes, the spokesperson said.

28 Jul 2019 9:52 AM

The source added that the regulator is trying to ascertain the facts regarding this matter and it would soon hold a meeting with the pilots - who were flying the UK944 flight - and the executives of the company. (Photo: Facebook | @AirVistara)

Vistara pilot who issued 'Fuel Mayday' call grounded by aviation regulator

The pilot made a 'Fuel Mayday' call, which is issued when aircraft starts tapping into its emergency fuel reserves.

17 Jul 2019 1:49 PM

Vistara will expand its footprint to other international markets going forward, the release said.

Vistara announces international operations; to launch services to Singapore

Vistara will operate two daily flights to Singapore, one each from New Delhi and Mumbai, starting August 6 and August 7 respectively.

11 Jul 2019 10:58 AM

A second runway has been made operational for flights, as the plane continues to be stuck at the end of the runway. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Amid heavy downpour, Mumbai airport closes main runway; 54 flights diverted

The Mumbai Airport authorities closed the main runway after SpiceJet flight coming in from Jaipur overshot mark because of heavy rainfall.

02 Jul 2019 9:41 AM

GoAir had the best on-time performance followed by Air Asia, Vistara, IndiGo, and Air India. (Representational Image)

Domestic air passenger growth falls in April due to grounding of Jet Airways

The key reason was grounding of Jet Airways on April 17, which cut the total seat capacity and shrank the market.

23 May 2019 5:50 PM

India has long had only two full-service long-haul carriers, state-run Air India and Jet Airways.

'Bonanza time': Foreign carriers savour rising India demand as Jet Airways crumbles

Jet Airways's descent into crisis has benefited international airlines in with of rising fares and demand, data showed.

26 Apr 2019 4:58 PM

A statement issued by Vistara said it routinely posts happy photos of its customers onboard, along with the crew. 'However, a recent such post generated numerous comments that were disrespectful to all parties concerned,' it said. (Photo: File)

Vistara tenders apology to G D Bakshi over tweet controversy

Vistara posted Bakshi's photo saying it was honoured to have him which attracted criticism, where many cited his controversial comments.

24 Apr 2019 1:11 PM

In addition, one daily flight will be operated on the Hyderabad Pune route between April 7 and April 30.

Vistara to add 14 new flights in domestic network from April 7

The new additional services are being added to Bengaluru, Kolkata and Hyderabad from Mumbai.

04 Apr 2019 4:38 PM

The carrier, which has more than 200 planes, operates over 1,300 daily flights. (Representational Image)

IndiGo plans services to China, Vietnam, Myanmar, other countries

IndiGo is the country's largest domestic carrier with a market share of 42.5 per cent in January.

25 Feb 2019 3:04 PM

The partnership makes it the fourth such tie-ups for the youngest full-service domestic carrier.

Vistara, Japan Airlines ink code share agreement

JAL is the second code share partner for Vistara after British Airways.

22 Feb 2019 12:23 PM

The UK-707 flight from Amritsar to Kolkata flight was scheduled to have a halt in Delhi, which is where the incident was reported prior to take off. (Representational Image)

Vistara passenger insisted on smoking on board; offloaded

The said passenger asked the flight attendant to permit him to smoke, citing that the flight is long.

22 Dec 2018 1:55 PM

Tata and Singapore Airlines this month invested $273.4 million in the airline. (Photo: PTI).

Singapore Airlines-backed Vistara bets on upmarket model in frugal India

Vistara airline narrowed its losses to $58.9 million in the financial year ended March 31 from $70.9 million a year earlier.

30 Oct 2018 11:13 AM

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