SIA will contribute its 49 per cent stake in Vistara, as well as INR 2,058.5 crore in cash, to secure a 25.1 per cent equity share in the merged airline.

The decision to merge Vistara with Air India was taken in 2022 after the Tata Group acquired Air India from the government.

Known for its high ratings in food, service, and cabin quality, Vistara has built a loyal customer base and the decision to retire the Vistara brand has been criticised by fans, b

Vistara operated its last flight under its own brand today before it merges with Air India tomorrow. This would bring down the number of full service carriers in India to one from five within 17 years.

Vistara's final flight as an independent airline takes off tonight, marking the completion of its merger with Air India. From tomorrow, Vistara’s operations will be fully integrated into Air India, as Tata’s aviation footprint expands with this strategic consolidation.

After the merger, Singapore Airlines will have a 25.1 per cent stake in Tata Group-owned Air India. The merger of the two full-service carriers is scheduled to be completed on November 12 (Tuesday).

Vistara will operate its final flight on Monday, November 11, after which it will integrate with Air India from November 12

The merger will mark the sunset of another Indian airline jointly owned by an overseas carrier after the liberalisation of foreign direct investment norms.