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Air India-Vistara Merger: What You Need to Know

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-19T10:13:48.678991+05:30

- **Vistara** will operate under the new code **'AI 2'** post-merger with **Air India**. - **Routes, schedules, and in-flight experience** will remain unchanged. - **Club Vistara** members will transition to **Air India's Flying Returns** program, evolving into the **'Maharaja Club'**. - **Air India**'s fleet will be enhanced with **six A350 aircraft** and upgraded narrowbody planes. - **Singapore Airlines** will hold a **25.1% stake** in the merged entity. Source: [Business News India](https://www.businesstoday.in/industry/aviation/story/vistara-to-retire-uk-code-operate-with-new-code-ai-2-after-air-india-merger-450598-2024-10-18), [The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/spend/vistara-air-india-merger-will-airport-lounge-access-booked-on-vistara-be-valid-when-flying-air-india-after-november-12/articleshow/114340704.cms), [Abp News](https://news.abplive.com/business/air-india-vistara-merger-airline-assures-in-flight-experience-will-continue-1725098)

Vistara will operate under the new code 'AI 2' post-merger with Air India.
Routes, schedules, and in-flight experience will remain unchanged.
Club Vistara members will transition to Air India's Flying Returns program, evolving into the 'Maharaja Club'.
Air India's fleet will be enhanced with six A350 aircraft and upgraded narrowbody planes.
Singapore Airlines will hold a 25.1% stake in the merged entity.