The crew of Vistara Airlines made a video of them bidding goodbye to the passengers aboard the airline’s last flight prior to its merger with Tata-owned Air India. When X user Aman Gulati posted the video on X, it struck a chord with Vistara’s loyal customer base and aviation enthusiasts, and went viral.

Kruti Berawala examines Tata’s decision to merge Vistara into Air India, a move that seeks to blend Air India’s legacy with Vistara’s premium appeal.

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.

Find out about Vistara’s last journey and its merger with Air India, creating India’s largest international airline.

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.

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 short clip featuring Vistara Captain Sudhanshu Raikwar was shared by X user Aman Gulati and is swiftly going viral on social media.

While the Vistara name will disappear, Tata Group assures customers that the renowned 'Vistara experience' will be maintained within Air India’s services.