Vistara, India’s premium full-service airline, is set to expand its European network in mid-June 2024, enhancing connectivity between India and key European destinations. This expansion includes increased frequencies on routes to Frankfurt and Paris from both Delhi and Mumbai, utilizing the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Enhanced Connectivity Details
Starting, starting June 16, 2024, Vistara will increase its Mumbai-Paris Charles de Gaulle service from five to seven weekly flights. Flight UK023 will depart Mumbai at 1:20 PM and arrive in Paris at 7:30 PM. The return flight, UK024, will leave Paris at 9:30 PM and arrive in Mumbai at 9:50 AM the next day.
Similarly frrom Mumbai, Vistara will also increase its Frankfurt service from June 17, 2024, from six to seven weekly flights. Flight UK027 will leave Mumbai at 12:00 PM and arrive in Frankfurt at 5:30 PM. The return flight, UK028, will depart Frankfurt at 8:20 PM and arrive in Mumbai at 7:55 AM the next day.
From June 18, 2024, the Delhi-Paris Charles de Gaulle route will see an increase from five to seven weekly flights. Flight UK021 will depart Delhi at 2:05 PM, arriving in Paris at 8:10 PM. The return flight, UK022, will depart Paris at 10:25 PM and land in Delhi at 10:05 AM the next day.
Additionally, June 19, 2024, Vistara will increase its Delhi-Frankfurt service from six to seven flights weekly. The new schedule for flight UK025 departs Delhi at 12:50 PM and arrives in Frankfurt at 6:20 PM. The return flight, UK026, will leave Frankfurt at 8:20 PM and reach Delhi at 7:55 AM the following day, except on certain days when it will arrive at 8:05 AM.
Fleet and Passenger Experience
Vistara currently operates a fleet of 70 aircraft, including 53 Airbus A320neo, 10 Airbus A321neo, and seven Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Notably, Vistara’s 787-9 Dreamliner offers a luxurious experience with 30 Stelia seats in a 1-2-1 configuration, each capable of reclining into a full flatbed. These leather-upholstered seats feature 44 inches of seat pitch and 76 inches in length when fully reclined. Passengers can also enjoy personal stowage compartments, AC and USB outlets, 18-inch HD touchscreen monitors, and remote handsets for navigating the in-flight entertainment and controlling ambient lighting.
Air India – Vistara Strategic Integration
This expansion comes as Tata Sons aims to complete the integration of Air India and Vistara by the end of the year, creating a unified full-service airline. Concurrently, AirAsia India and Air India Express are being merged to form a single low-cost carrier. This strategic move is intended to streamline Tata Sons’ aviation operations, eliminating redundancy and optimizing resource use at airports.
Currently, both Air India and Vistara operate flights to identical destinations around similar times, using separate resources such as distinct check-in counters. The merger is expected to enhance operational efficiency and provide a more seamless travel experience for passengers.
With this network expansion and the ongoing integration, Vistara continues to reinforce its position as a leading player in the aviation industry, offering enhanced connectivity and premium services to travelers between India and Europe.
