RIP Vistara?

- 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/)

The colors. The Hello 6E. The food menu, packaging etc. Does anyone know who worked on it?

- 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.

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. 💜

- **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.

Another trip in the pipeline, and have to book tickets this week Feel free to share your discount coupons (over DMs) 🫣 TIA

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😂

Pros and cons of the voucher, is it worth it?