The merger of Air India and Vistara is going to happen soon. The two airlines will merge in November. Preparations have started to finalize the merger. The merger will see Vistara’s frequent flyer programme, Club Vistara, merged with Air India’s Flying Returns programme.
The announcement was made on Friday to ensure that Club Vistara members will be able to avail of their membership benefits with the airline. The merger process is already underway. From November 12, 2024, all bookings for flights operated by Vistara will be through the Air India website. Ensuring smooth transition to Club Vistara membersYou will be encouraged to link your accounts to Flying Returns to participate.
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Club Vistara points and benefits will be transferable to the Flying Returns programme. Customers having accounts in both the programs can link them through the appropriate process. The objective of this merger is to provide a more extensive network and better services under the Air India Flying Returns programme. Air India said customers can “by linking your accounts now, you can ensure a seamless transition. Enjoy the best of both – the extensive network and enhanced services with Air India Flying Returns.”
This merger is significant for the comprehensive transition of Air India under the ownership of Tata Group. Currently, under a five-year turnaround plan, the airline is facing challenges such as modernizing its aging fleet and enhancing the quality of service. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson stressed the urgent need to upgrade the airline’s offerings, especially in the premium segment. “Our product is obviously very old. These aircraft have not received any product innovation since they were delivered in 2010, 2011. And so this is very important to us,” Wilson told Reuters in a recent interview. Told in the interview.
