Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has called the merger of Air India (AI) and Vistara, an important milestone to transform AI into a world-class global airline with an Indian heart.

This merger represents the largest consolidation in Indian aviation since 2006-07, when Indian Airlines merged with Air India, Air Sahara joined Jet Airways, and Air Deccan was incorporated into Kingfisher Airlines.

The enlarged Air India will operate over 5,600 weekly flights, connecting more than 90 domestic and international destinations with a fleet of 210

With two successful mergers of the Air India Group, that is Air India-Vistara and between AIX cConnect and Air India Express in the span of six weeks, the Tata-owned airline group will now have a fleet of 300 planes,

Campbell Wilson, Managing Director and CEO of Air India, said, “This completes the consolidation and restructuring phase of Air India Group’s post-privatisation transformation

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Thursday said the best qualities of Vistara are being brought to Air India, which was in decline for a number of systemic reasons when Tatas took over the airline two years back,

The merger of Air India and Vistara was officially completed on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The newly merged entity will now operate over 5,600 weekly flights and serve more than 90 domestic and international destinations with a fleet of 208 aircraft.

Tata Sons chairman announced the merger of Air India and Vistara. The merger aims to create a strong full-service airline. The combined entity will leverage synergies and efficiencies. The merger process will involve integrating different cultures and systems.

N Chandra in post on LinkedIn on November 14, marking the merger of Air India and Vistara, said he is optimistic about the future for AI.