This merger represents the largest consolidation in Indian aviation since 2006-07, when Indian Airlines merged with Air India, Air Sahara joined Jet Airways, and Air Deccan was incorporated into Kingfisher Airlines.

Tata Sons chairman announced the merger of Air India and Vistara. The merger aims to create a strong full-service airline. The combined entity will leverage synergies and efficiencies. The merger process will involve integrating different cultures and systems.

The crew of Vistara Airlines made a video of them bidding goodbye to the passengers aboard the airline’s last flight prior to its merger with Tata-owned Air India. When X user Aman Gulati posted the video on X,