Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has called the merger of Air India (AI) and Vistara, an important milestone to transform AI into a world-class global airline with an Indian heart.

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran says the merged Air India-Vistara entity is ready for India's aviation revolution, emphasizing the importance of the merger and the transformation plan for Air India.

Tata Sons chairman announced the merger of Air India and Vistara. The merger aims to create a strong full-service airline. The combined entity will leverage synergies and efficiencies. The merger process will involve integrating different cultures and systems.

The merger of Air India and Vistara was officially completed on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The newly merged entity will now operate over 5,600 weekly flights and serve more than 90 domestic and international destinations with a fleet of 208 aircraft.

N Chandra in post on LinkedIn on November 14, marking the merger of Air India and Vistara, said he is optimistic about the future for AI.

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Thursday said the best qualities of Vistara are being brought to Air India, which was in decline for a number of systemic reasons when Tatas took over the airline two years back,