Vistara flew its last flight from Goa to Bengaluru on Sunday (Nov 10) and as it landed the song 'Kal Ho Na Ho' played in the background to invoke nostalgia among the airline's crew and passengers who were part of its last flight as the time of the carrier in the Indian aviation landscape came to an end.

Vistara ends its nine-year journey, says 'sky is just the beginning'

Several major Indian airlines, including IndiGo, Vistara, and Air India, were rocked by bomb threats across both domestic and international flights on Monday (Oct 21).

IndiGo and Vistara confirm bomb threats across domestic and international flights

Six IndiGo flights on Sunday (Oct 20) received bomb threats, prompting the airline to release statements addressing the issue. IndiGo confirmed that the affected flights included 6E 112 from Goa to Ahmedabad, 6E 133 from Pune to Jodhpur, and 6E 58 from Jeddah to Mumbai.

India: IndiGo, Vistara flights receive bomb threats; over 70 hoax calls reported so far

The Tata group's massive undertakings when it acquired Air India in 2021 were to take over the floundering airline and restore its reputation as a customer-centric powerhouse. With just two months left to Air India's takeover of Vistara, a joint venture airline established by the Tata group in partnership with Singapore airlines ltd, the coffee-to-cars conglomerate has achieved progress in one area but not the other.

Vistara and Air India to fly as one carrier starting November 12

Vistara will operate the last flight under its brand on November 11 and the full-service carrier's operations will be unified with Air India from November 12. The government has given its nod for the foreign direct investment by Singapore Airlines as part of the Air India-Vistara merger.

Vistara to operate last flight on Nov 11 ahead of merger with Air India

A social media post by a journalist calling out Vistara Airlines has become the new point of discussion on the internet. A journalist named Aarti Tikoo Singh asked Vistara, a Tata Sons airline service, why their in-flight vegetarian foods are labelled as “Hindu meals, and chicken meals as “Muslim meals.

Indian airline calls its vegetarian meals ‘Hindu’ and non-veg meals ‘Muslim’. Here's why

Indian airline Vistara has been forced to cancel a significant number of flights in recent days due to a shortage of crew members, impacting travellers across the country. The exact percentage of affected flights is not yet confirmed, but it has caused delays and cancellations.

Vistara faces flight disruptions due to pilot shortage

Vistara, one of India's major airlines, continues to struggle with a major pilot shortage, leading to the cancellation of at least 38 flights today from major cities across the country.

Vistara’s pilot shortage deepens with several flights affected across India

Singapore's competition watchdog granted conditional approval on Tuesday for the merger between Air India, owned by Tata Group, and Vistara, a joint venture between Tata and Singapore Airlines.

Singapore approves Air India-Vistara merger with conditions: Report

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Google reverses course: Relists Indian apps amid government criticism In a U-turn, Google announced its decision to reinstate Indian apps it had removed due to a billing dispute, marking a shift in stance following backlash from the Indian government and local internet startups.

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India has ordered seven major airlines in the country to ensure passengers get back their baggage within 30 minutes of arrival. In a statement released on Feb 16, the civilian aviation ministry said airlines need to follow guidelines as per the Service Quality Requirements of Operation, Management and Delivery Agreement.

Indian regulator orders airlines to deliver baggage within 30 mins of arrival or face action

India's antitrust body has given the green light to the merger of two prominent players in the Indian airline industry—Air India and Vistara, both under the umbrella of the Tata group.

India's antitrust body gives nod to merger

Vistara, the Indian full-service airline on Wednesday (August 16) said that a child onboard one of its flights suffered burn injuries because of spillage of a hot beverage.

India: Girl suffers burns on board flight as beverage spills, Vistara  to pay medical bills

Air India has announced a significant brand overhaul. The former flag carrier of India has a new logo, 'The Vista'. It features red, white, and purple colours. The Vista represents the merger of Air India and Vistara airlines, under India’s Tata Group's ownership. But then is it the end of the great Maharaja mascot era?

Air India brand overhaul: What about iconic mascot Maharaja?

India's fair-trade regulator has issued a show-cause notice to flag carrier Air India. It is asking why an investigation should not be conducted into the merger. Tata Group has 30 days to give a plausible answer. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Turbulence hits Air India-Vistara merger

India's biggest Aviation merger is now under the scanner. The proposed merger of Air India with Vistara. The Competition Commission of India has issued a show cause to the Tata group asking them to respond within 30 days as to why a probe must not be conducted. In April Tata groups sought approval from the Trade Fair Regulator to merge Air India and Vistara with Air India being the surviving entity.

Tata's mega aviation merger under lens

The proposed Air India-Vistara merger might not have smooth sailing as previously predicted. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has issued a show-cause notice to the Tata Group-owned Air India, asking why an investigation should not be conducted into the merger, according to a report in Mint.

India's anti-trust regulator to probe if Air India-Vistara merger hurts competition: Report

A man who was headed to Dubai was detained on Thursday at Indira Gandhi International Airport after another traveller overheard him using the word "bomb" while on call with someone else.

Arrested for uttering 'bomb' on-board: Man held on Vistara plane after co-passenger alerts crew

Air India, the Indian flag carrier owned by the Tata Group, has announced plans to hire over 1,000 pilots, including captains, first officers, and trainers as part of its expansion plans.

Air India's expansion takes flight: Airline set to hire over 1,000 pilots

The process of Air India's merger with Vistara is now underway. Tata Sons and Singapore International airlines have written to India's Competition Commission of India seeking permission to merge Air India and Vistara into one single airline.

Air India, Vistara merger kickstarts

Vistara, the airline jointly owned by Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has decided to hike salaries of its pilots and cabin crew by up to 8 per cent from the month of April amid deployment of higher capacities to meet rising demand, said a report.

Vistara gives 8 per cent salary hike to pilots, cabin crew: Report

In another mid-air scandal, an Italian woman stripped mid-air, punched a cabin crew, spat on another after she was told she could not sit in business class with an economy ticket. Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Italian woman strips mid-air, punches Vistara crew

Air India is close to placing a historic order for as many as 500 jetliners worth tens of billions of dollars from Airbus and Boeing, said a report by Reuters citing sources.

Tata-owned Air India to place historic order of at least 500 jets: Here’s all you need to know

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Tata Group have agreed to merge Air India and Vistara, with SIA also investing $252 million in Air India as part of the transaction. The merger is aimed to be completed by March 2024.

Singapore Airlines and Tata Group to merge Air India, Vistara by March 2024

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