Indian full-service carrier Vistara will now be merging with Air India. We break down what’s happening to the Vistara loyalty program.

A senior official stated on Monday that Air India has a significant competitive edge due to its creation of a digital infrastructure devoid of data silos. The source also emphasized that Air India will be an artificial intelligence-powered airline.

Vistara will officially stop operations on November 12, 2024, following its merger with Tata Group’s Air India. The announcement in August revealed that passengers will be redirected to Air India’s website for bookings, and Vistara flights will continue under the ‘Vistara’ brand until November 11.

The merger of the two budget carriers is seen as part of the larger consolidation of airlines in the Tata stable as part of Air India’s transformation plan.

As per reports, the Club Vistara loyalty initiative will be consolidated with Air India's Flying Returns Programme. It is important to note that throughout the transition phase, customers' current Club Vistara memberships will remain valid and operational.

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This episode of the Skift India Travel Podcast weighs in whether the Air India-Vistara merger is a strategic win or a potential misstep.

Air India has removed data silos, enhancing its competitive advantage and preparing for an AI-driven future as it merges with Vistara.

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