As process of merger between Air India and Vistara kicks off, the Singapore airline has announced that Club Vistara, flyer program of the airline, is set to merge with Air India’s Flying Returns soon.
“The Club Vistara program will continue to exist until the integration is complete. Upon completion of the integration process, your Club Vistara account will be migrated to Air India’s Flying Returns,” said Vistara in an official statement.
The airline added that details regarding co-brand cards will be shared in the coming weeks.
Tata Sons is looking to complete the integration of Air India and Vistara and operate them as a single airline by the end of this year, CEOs of the two carriers said on Monday.
Key details of Integration:
- Tier Status: Your tier status will be assigned based on the cumulative points of both programs. You will be able to maintain, at least, your current Club Vistara tier status or get upgraded if you qualify basis the cumulative points. Going forward, the rules of Flying Returns will apply.
- CV Points and Tier Points balance: On the day of migration, the CV Points balance and the Tier Points available in your account will be transferred to Flying Returns program at a 1:1 ratio. The airline in the statement announced that the points will remain valid for at least a year from the date of migration, even if they are due to expire sooner.
- Future bookings using CV Points and Complimentary Flight Ticket vouchers: All future bookings will be transferred, and you and your nominees will receive the revised flight details post migration.
- Vouchers: All valid unutilized One-Class Upgrade vouchers and Complimentary Flight Ticket vouchers will be transferred to Flying Returns with the existing validity. The usage will be governed by the applicable program rules.
Air India-Vistara merger:
Singapore Airlines Group on Wednesday said the proposed Air India and Vistara merger, which is awaiting foreign direct investment and other approvals, will strengthen its multi-hub strategy as well as allow it to continue directly participating in the fast-growing Indian aviation market. The merger will make the Air India group India’s largest international carrier, connecting five of the seven continents, operating more flights on international routes than any other airline, Air India chief executive Campbell Wilson said.
Air India Express, the low-cost carrier owned by Tata Group, today cancelled several flights. The cancellations are reportedly due to a protest by some cabin crew members against alleged ‘mismanagement at the airline’. As per a PTI report, the discontent among the cabin crew has been growing, especially since the beginning of the merger process with AIX Connect, formerly known as AirAsia India.
The Tata Group is awaiting final approval from the Chandigarh bench of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) which is expected to come this month. The Competition Commission of India approved the merger in September 2023. NCLT approval will allow both airlines to start integrating their networks, human resources, and fleet deployments.
