The joint venture of Tata and Singapore Airlines (SIA) – Vistara – is a full-fledged carrier based in India. This airline scheduled commencement of its operations by the end of the year 2014, but as per recent reports, it has been delayed due to flying permit issues. The airline applied for the permit back in April, 2014 and planned a launch by September. However, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation is thoroughly checking every aspect, and the carrier is in the last phase of getting Air Operators Permit (AOP). The carrier will operate most of its flights from the primary hub at Delhi airport, and domestic flight booking options include Bangalore, Goa, Jammu, Hyderabad, Patna and Chandigarh for now. It will add new routes with the passage of time, and has also booked some slots at Terminal 3, often booked for international operations.
A Vistara spokesperson said that the company is working with regulators to speed up the remaining process, and as soon as it gets the certificate, bookings will be open for fliers. Tata – one of the conglomerates of India – owns 51 per cent shares in the venture and rest 49 per cent are owned by SIA. As per speculations, it aims at providing services offered by full-fledged airlines at prices that can compete with low-cost carriers (LCCs). So, travellers booking Bangalore to Patna or Delhi to Srinagar flights can now enjoy top-notch services at economical fares. It is speculated that the onset of this airline will affect LCCs like SpiceJet, GoAir and IndiGo as well as Jet Airways and Air India.
The airline planned to take 20 Airbus 320s, including the latest offering (Neos) from the manufacturer. Two aircraft have already been delivered and the third is in the line, but delay in the grant of AOP has slowed down the process. It is planning to operate around 80 flights in the first year, and raise the number to 300 in the following three-four years. These flights will include international destinations also in addition to Indian Tier II and III cities. This is expected to leave a great impact on the industry and existing operators of the country.
A Vistara spokesperson said that the company is working with regulators to speed up the remaining process, and as soon as it gets the certificate, bookings will be open for fliers. Tata – one of the conglomerates of India – owns 51 per cent shares in the venture and rest 49 per cent are owned by SIA. As per speculations, it aims at providing services offered by full-fledged airlines at prices that can compete with low-cost carriers (LCCs). So, travellers booking Bangalore to Patna or Delhi to Srinagar flights can now enjoy top-notch services at economical fares. It is speculated that the onset of this airline will affect LCCs like SpiceJet, GoAir and IndiGo as well as Jet Airways and Air India.
The airline planned to take 20 Airbus 320s, including the latest offering (Neos) from the manufacturer. Two aircraft have already been delivered and the third is in the line, but delay in the grant of AOP has slowed down the process. It is planning to operate around 80 flights in the first year, and raise the number to 300 in the following three-four years. These flights will include international destinations also in addition to Indian Tier II and III cities. This is expected to leave a great impact on the industry and existing operators of the country.
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