Launch of the Integrated Air India-Vistara: A Milestone in Aviation

The integrated Air India-Vistara entity launched its first flight from Doha to Mumbai, marking an important milestone in international operations. This merger between Air India and Vistara, both under Tata Group, strengthens India's aviation sector. The merger also changes the airline's flight codes, signifying the historic integration.

The merged airline entity of Air India and Vistara embarked on its inaugural international journey with a flight code AI2286, departing from Doha for Mumbai late Monday night. This marks a significant moment in Indian aviation history as it drives greater consolidation within the sector through the collaboration of these two Tata Group airlines.

The historic first international flight landed early Tuesday morning, a significant milestone post Air India's merger with Vistara. The domestic sector also witnessed its first flight under this merger, with AI2984 taking off from Mumbai to Delhi. The combined coding system 'AI2XXX' is designed to aid passengers in identifying former Vistara flights managed by Air India.

This strategic merger signifies an important step in the civil aviation industry, as Singapore Airlines now holds a 25.1% stake in the new integrated entity. The combined operations align with the Tata Group's vision to enhance service and operational efficiencies.

(With inputs from agencies.)