{"id":72444,"date":"2024-10-25T12:29:57","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T06:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=72444"},"modified":"2024-11-16T15:16:18","modified_gmt":"2024-11-16T09:46:18","slug":"air-india-deploys-vistara-aircraft-on-metro-routes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/25\/air-india-deploys-vistara-aircraft-on-metro-routes\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India Will Deploy Vistara Aircraft on These Routes After Merger"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DELHI-<\/strong> Tata Group-backed Air India (AI)<\/a> will deploy Vistara (UK) narrowbody aircraft on metro routes to compete with IndiGo Airlines (6E), as it will introduce newly-launched IndiGo Strech, a Business class product on the busiest routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vistara will completely merge with Air India on November 12, 2024, but you can still fly on Vistara aircraft as flights operated using Vistara aircraft will be designated as “AI2”<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air India Vistara Aircraft Routes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vistara’s<\/a> newer narrowbody planes will exclusively serve metro-to-metro routes, while Air India’s older fleet will operate non-metro segments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In long-haul offerings, Vistara’s 787 aircraft will exclusively serve Frankfurt (FRA) and London Heathrow (LHR) routes, while Air India’s fleet maintains operations on remaining international routes, including Paris (CDG) services currently operated by Vistara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The deployment strategy aims to maintain service consistency during Air India’s ongoing fleet refurbishment program. The carrier plans to upgrade 27 narrow-body aircraft by June, implementing new carpets, curtains, upholstery, cabin panels, and enhanced lighting systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air India\u2019s refitted A320neo aircraft will feature a 3-class configuration<\/strong>, delivering passengers more seating options. The new cabin design includes<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n