Emotional Farewell as Vistara Merges with Air India

Vistara’s last day of business was November 11, 2024, and it will soon be merged with Air India. Workers and customers said goodbye to the airline that had raised the bar for service and comfort in Indian skies since it began flying in 2015. The day was filled with memories and sadness.

The Vistara crew played the famous Bollywood song “Kal Ho Na Ho” when the plane landed on its last few flights and made nostalgic announcements during the flight.

People who took Vistara shared their emotional experiences on social media, thanking the company for the memorable trips and great service. A lot of people thought Vistara was India’s best local airline and wished it luck on its new journey with Air India.

After the merger, which was announced in November 2022, Air India will take over Vistara’s planes with the code “AI 2” starting November 12, 2024. With this strategic move, the Tata Group hopes to streamline processes and make travel better for everyone.

Social media was full of posts from people who had flown with Vistara or liked the company. A lot of people were both sad and excited that the company was going out of business. “Our dreams go up with the plane.” In a touching post, the official Vistara account said, “Let’s glide toward the future, where the sky isn’t the limit, but just the beginning.“

Grateful to have experienced @airvistara on its final day of operations—a brand that truly delivered on its promise of ‘a new feeling’ in travel.
Vistara is one of the few brands which overlapped brand promise with brand delivery so seamlessly. 1/4 pic.twitter.com/YFO5JAm19t

— Anubhav Goyal (@anubhavgo) November 10, 2024

Singapore Airlines, which owned 49% of Vistara, will also buy a 25.1% share in the new Air India as a result of the merger. This will strengthen its position in the Indian aviation market. By expanding the fleet and network, the integration should give passengers more choices and improve the entire travel experience.

Users and workers of Vistara will always remember the good times they had during its nine-year run, even though the service is ending. There will be a new chapter in the history of Indian aviation with the merger with Air India. The trip will be better and easier for everyone.