vistara - Skift

India’s Vistara Orders New Airbus and Boeing Jets as It Plans Longer Flights

Anurag Kotoky, Bloomberg

These are boom times for Airbus and Boeing. Remember them. At some point, a recession will come, and some of these airlines will scramble to get rid of jets. But, hey, might as well place big orders while business is strong.

7 days ago

Indian Airline Vistara Offers Free Services to Solo Female Travelers

Justin Bachman, Bloomberg

Airport arrivals are a classic pain point for many solo female travelers and this service seems to streamline the experience. If it gains popularity, can Vistara afford to keep offering it for free?

12 months ago

The Indian Airline That’s Giving Away Seats to Compete With Low-Cost Carriers

Anurag Kotoky and Manish Modi, Bloomberg

Price wars like this never, ever end well. And there's little option beyond cutting back services in markets where you have to compete like this.

3 years ago

Singapore Air’s India Venture Hits Another Regulatory Snag

Anurag Kotoky, Bloomberg

It's a testament to India's aviation opportunities that airlines will put up with regulatory challenges that would otherwise ruin another business.

4 years ago

India’s Newest Airline Launches First on Social Media

Marisa Garcia, Skift

The airline has yet to reveal its cabin interiors selections, but Skift has requested a peek. Based on the extensive branding effort we’ve seen so far, we expect very good things.