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Air India, Vistara to merge

29 November 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Air India 787-8 in Charleston (Image courtesy of Boeing)

Why compete with yourself? For India’s Tata Group, owning both Air India and Vistara – the country’s two full service carriers – presented precisely that challenge. Now Air India and Vistara will merge, bringing a coherent competitive stance to the market, along with an additional cash infusion to boost operations.

This story is about: Air India, Air India Express, AirAsia India, India, LCC, LCCs, Low Cost Carriers, merger, Singapore Airlines, Vistara Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

JetBlue snags second Heathrow slot

11 November 2022 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The JetBlue winglet under Heathrow's iconic ATC tower, with competitors American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic in the background

JetBlue appears to have secured a second permanent daily slot at London’s Heathrow Airport beginning in Summer 2023. This allows the carrier to operate double daily flights into one of the most difficult markets to secure access.

This story is about: AirAsiaX, BOS, Boston, British Airways, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Gatwick, Heathrow, JetBlue, JFK, JFK Airport, LGW, LHR, New York City, Norse Atlantic Airways, routes, slots, TATL, transatlantic, Vistara, WestJet Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Intelsat brings inflight WiFi online in India

25 August 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Passengers fly to, from, or over India can now stay online if their aircraft carries the Intelsat 2Ku inflight WiFi system. v

This story is about: 2Ku, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, India, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, IS-33e, Jeff Sare, Nelco, Vistara Filed Under: IFEC

Vistara secures slots for Newark service

27 October 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Vistara might finally be ready to fly to the United States, albeit with a connection en route. According to the latest regulatory filings for slots at London’s Gatwick Airport, Vistara plans to serve Newark from the UK, with continuing service to India.

This story is about: EWR, Gatwick, LGW, Newark, routes, slots, Vistara Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Tata retakes Air India in privatization push

8 October 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Air India 787-8 in Charleston (Image courtesy of Boeing)

Nearly 70 years after Air India was nationalized, it will return to (a version of) its prior home. The government announced today that Tata Sons offered the successful bid for the privatization of the airline. The original operation was run by JRD Tata until the government took it over in 1953.

This story is about: Air India, India, Vistara Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Vistara scores tentative DOT approval for US operations

2 June 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Just five weeks after submitting its application the US Department of Transportation, India’s Vistara received tentative approval to begin operations to the United States. Assuming no objections from other carriers a final decision could be delivered by the end of the month.

This story is about: Department of Transportation, DoT, India, routes, Vistara Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Vistara plans US launch in September

28 April 2021 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

The Vistara 787s could be flying to the USA later this year. The carrier applied to the US DOT for permission to operate service as soon as September.

This story is about: Department of Transportation, DoT, India, Vistara Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Flight Report: Vistara’s domestic 787 experience

22 March 2021 By Vinamra Longani 1 Comment

The Stelia Symphony business class seat offers a 76

This is certainly not how Vistara expected its 787s to be flying as it launched the new fleet and expanded its global footprint. Still, the on-board experience offers several bright spots as the company adapts to the COVID-19 era of service.

This story is about: 787, 787-9, business class, dining, Dreamliner, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, India, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Lounge, moving map, PaxEx, Recaro, seating, seats, Stelia, Symphony, trip report, Vistara Filed Under: IFEC, Product Reviews, Seats & Cabin

Vistara extends in-flight WiFi service in India

10 December 2020 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Domestic flights in India can now operate with the inflight internet service active. Vistara is first to market, with its A321neo fleet activating.

This story is about: AeroMobile, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, India, inflight connectivity, Jio, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Vistara, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Vistara launches inflight wifi service on Dreamliner fleet

17 September 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

After years of promises and product evolution Vistara’s service from Delhi to London on the 787-9 will deliver a major milestone for the inflight connectivity industry. Inflight wifi service will fly on an Indian airline tonight for the first time, powered by Nelco and Panasonic Avionics

This story is about: eXConnect, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, India, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Ku, Ku-band, Nelco, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PaxEx, Satellite, Vistara, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

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