Vistara-Air India Merger: How Will Merger Affect Flyers?

On the 30th of August 2024, the Government of India confirmed the merger of Vistara and Air India. This deal was first introduced and disclosed in November 2022, and the merger happened now in August 2024. If we look at the Vistara Air India merger impact, then it is going to affect all the passengers traveling with these airlines. There will be some changes to the itineraries if your flights are scheduled for after the 11th of November, 2024, and from the 12th of November, 2024, onwards; the changes will be applied to all the journeys. If you have made the flight reservations with Vistara, then from the given date, the flight will be managed by Air India, and you have to contact them for any queries. Let us discuss more about the changes which you might have to face because of the merger. 

How can you book an Air Vistara flight after the merger?

If you are booking a Vistara flight before 11th November, then it can be booked easily by following the same process from the official website of the mobile application. However, from 12th November, the Air India Vistara merger changes will be applied, and you will be required to make flight bookings online with Air India, or you can download their official mobile application. The steps you need to follow to book the flight ticket with Vistara after the given date are listed below: 

• Visit the official website of Air India. 
• Add the flight dates and times with class, arrival, and departure locations, and choose the trip. 
• Search the flight and pick the one you find convenient from the given options. 
• Add the services you want during the journey and follow the instructions appearing on the screen. 
• Complete the process and pay for the flight, and the ticket will be sent via email, or you can download it from the official website. 

What happens to your Club Loyalty points?

After knowing about the merge of these two airlines you must be having a lot of queries about it. All other things could be managed, but one of the main concerns is related to the Loyalty Program. If you have membership in both the Loyalty Programs, then the account will be merged after 11th November 2024. If you have the Air India Loyalty Program, then it will remain as it is, and you do not have to worry about anything. Membership in Club Vistara will be transferred to Air India after the merger between the two airlines. You can link the account in both programs through the official website of Vistara Airlines. 

Note: If by any chance you are not able to merge the accounts before the merge, they will be linked automatically after the merge. 

What premium services will passengers see after the Air Vistara merger?

This merger was planned for a long time and finally took place. This has given the airlines the proper time to go through all the situations and plan everything properly so people do not face any inconvenience and have the best journey experience. When it comes to Vistara Air India merger flyer benefits, you will receive benefits of this merge, and all of them are listed below: 

• You will not face any troubles as everything will be sorted and help will be provided by both airlines. 
• You will not lose any points or miles, and if you have membership in both loyalty programs, it will be merged. Which means you have more miles to use for the journey. 
• You will receive complimentary perks and benefits from the airline during the flight, as they will ensure a safe and pleasant journey.

Will the merger impact your access to Vistara airport lounges?

Both airlines ensured a comfortable journey and also promised a merger with no negative impact. However, when it comes to the lounges during the Vistara Air India merger travel experience then, there are certain points that should be in mind:

• If you have purchased lounge access on Vistara and the flight is now operated by Air India, then your access will be canceled. 
• You will receive a refund for the lounge access on time, and the customer service executives of Vistara will help you with all your queries. 
• To get help on this issue, you can dial +91 9289228888 to connect with the help center.