Tata Sons (Tata) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have celebrated the successful merger of Air India and Vistara, marking a historic milestone in their partnership.

The symbolic ceremony, held at the Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi, heralded a new era for Indian aviation, bringing together leaders from Tata, SIA, Air India, and Vistara, including Mr. Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, and Mr. Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines.

The merger consolidates the four airlines under the Air India Group into two core entities: one full-service airline and one low-cost carrier.

This initiative is a cornerstone of the five-year Vihaan.AI transformation program, designed to enhance operational capabilities, broaden the customer base, and elevate service standards and the overall travel experience.

Post-merger, the Air India Group boasts:

• A combined fleet of 300 aircraft.
• Service to 55 domestic and 48 international destinations.
• A network spanning 312 routes with 8,300 weekly flights.
• Extended connectivity to over 800 global destinations through 75+ codeshare and interline partners.
• A workforce exceeding 30,000 employees.

Mr. Chandrasekaran highlighted the significance of the merger:
“It has been a little over two and a half years since the homecoming of Air India to the Tata Group.

This week’s merger between Air India and Vistara is an important milestone in our commitment to transform Air India into a world-class global airline. Singapore Airlines continues to be our strategic partner in this journey, and we welcome them to Air India.”

Mr. Goh Choon Phong emphasized the transformative potential of the collaboration: “This merger marks a pivotal moment for Indian aviation.

Working with our valued, long-standing partner Tata Sons, the SIA Group will support the ongoing transformation of the enlarged Air India Group.

Our stewardship and expertise will help restore Air India to its leading position in the Indian aviation market, creating an airline Group that all Indians can be proud of.

“For the SIA Group, the completion of the merger reinforces our commitment to one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. We aim to deepen commercial collaboration with Air India, enhancing value and options for customers on flights between India, Singapore, and beyond.”

The merger not only strengthens Air India’s market presence but also reinforces its ambition to become a global leader in aviation, leveraging the expertise and strategic partnership of Singapore Airlines.

This milestone signals a bright future for Indian aviation and a renewed commitment to excellence.

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