+1 Vistara fan too. It is what it is sadly :/  
  
 The Air India brand doesn’t hold the same regard in my head. Atleast not right now

I was so emotional today morning in flight, actually I love watching planes from childhood, home is close to airport, so that way have a connection with aeroplanes, they fascinate me.

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This is the best meaning of a brand 
When it feels emotional that it's going away 💜

Yup, that's how they have created brand value by quality service, seriously never felt so bad for a brand closing, also I'm not a frequent flyer.

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Do we really need this merger?? 🥺 As a Vistara fan not really happy.  I understand from the company's POV since, post merger it will be unified operation under one brand, managing will be better a...

Do we really need this merger?? 🥺 As a Vistara fan not really happy.

I understand from the company's POV since, post merger it will be unified operation under one brand, managing will be better and their are other factors attached to it as well.

I hope the service is up to the mark post merger, personally my experience with Air India not so great so far except few. 

Will miss you Vistara. 💜

My last Vistara flight 🥹

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- Singapore Airlines received Indian govt approval for FDI in Air India merger
- Merger will create one of world's largest airline groups, expected completion by end of 2024
- SIA to acquire 25.1% stake in Air India as part of the deal
- Merger still subject to compliance with applicable Indian laws
- Parties discussing extension of long stop date, originally set for October 31, 2024 

 Source: [Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/business/aviation/singapore-airlines-fdi-indian-govt-vistara-air-india-merger-9540861/)

Vistara to merge into Air India on November 12

Very stupid decision
Vistara is actually a great brand 

Why would you erase all the good that has been associated with that brand 
Should have turned Air India into Vistara ffs

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- Vistara issued steps for passengers travelling on or after November 12, when all its flights will operate under Air India.
- Booked Vistara tickets will need to be re-issued by Air India, with check-ins at Air India's counters.
- Lounge access and special services purchased through Vistara may not be valid post November 12.
- Excess baggage allowances will be transferred to the new Air India flight, subject to approval.
- Air India will maintain the 'Vistara experience' on newly acquired planes until its cabin retrofit program is completed in 2025.

Source: [Financial Express](https://www.financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-no-lounge-access-to-vistara-flyers-new-tickets-to-be-issued-by-air-india-3630790/)

Vistara Flyers Lose Lounge Access Ahead of Air India Merger

- Tata Sons has advised Air India to maintain Vistara's high-quality service during their merger. 
- The merger, set for November 12, aims for a seamless integration that doesn't impact Vistara's loyal customers. 
- Tata Sons is concerned that any missteps could jeopardize the merger's success. 
- Vistara's existing inflight crew will continue to man the aircraft to ensure service consistency. 
- Tata Sons will not alter Vistara’s aircraft, crew, or in-flight services until Air India's standards improve significantly.

Source: [Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/tata-sons-tells-air-india-to-maintain-vistaras-superior-flying-experience/articleshow/113861474.cms?from=mdr)

Tata Sons Urges Air India to Retain Vistara's Superior Service Amid Merger

- Around 600 non-flying staff from Air India and Vistara are likely to be impacted by the merger.
- Efforts will be made to provide job opportunities within Air India group and Tata companies for the affected employees.
- The exact number of impacted staff will be known after the merger's completion, expected in late September or early October.
- The fitment process, evaluating roles and responsibilities, has been ongoing for months and is being conducted fairly.
- There will be no job impact for cabin crew and pilots, and the merger aims for growth, not cost-cutting.

Air India-Vistara Mega-Merger to Impact 600 Non-Flying Staff

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The colors. The Hello 6E. The food menu, packaging etc.

Does anyone know who worked on it?

Indigo’s branding is so well done! Stands out amongst all the brands in India.

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RIP Vistara?

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- **Tier 1** (Should Book These): 
Vistara (for comfort, feels, food)
Indigo (for being cost effective, on time, no frills) 

- **Tier 2** (Doable): 
Air India (some planes are good now, but still inconsistent)
Spicejet (if you are in luck, it's not too bad anymore) 

- **Tier 3** (I Don't Value My Life)
Air India Express (fka Air Asia - avoid for life)
Akasa (it's a great flight, as long as you assume your takeoff is at T+2 hours by default) 

Feel free to opine but this is how it is. I fly every month and have done so for years now. 
Hope this helps before you book for Diwali.

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Important point to note is ease my trip is 2nd largest flights and Holiday booking app just after MMT and is fully home grown.

MMT has the Chinese investor as big  shareholder. IS THIS THE CONNECTION?
Link- https://x.com/ANI/status/1744263044031795483?s=20

Ease my trip closing Maldives bookings

He’s been involved in shady shit in the past is what I read on X. Personally I don’t really trust anyone who’s got a sudden “nation first” business idea for two reasons.  
  
 1) They see this as a PR move to win allies in the current regime or the social media warriors who are in huge numbers now.   
  
 2) As a founder / business you won’t really make a move which hampers it. It doesn’t make sense economically. I maybe see how this won’t be bad atm for the company considering majority of his user base are Indians and they will boycott Maldives as per them and this won’t affect his business hence.

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Airport/flight experiences is decreasing day by day, meanwhile the flight prices are increasing like crazy.

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First time seeing this coordination of employees in any big company in India. Corporate slaves are realizing that they need to come together for their rights.

Well done!

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Any hotstar peeps here? So what after the merger?!

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Revival of AI will become an interesting business revamp story in times to come. Though this red & white is not so lucky for Indian aviation space😂

Redesigned Air India

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Such a shame. Almost all the Indigo flights I have taken in last couple of months have been late. New benchmark of Indigo standard time now 🤮

Indigo has become pathetic!

They used to give this amazing kit to kids. I've one of them. Absolute best quality!

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