Vistara to operate daily direct flight between Delhi and Chennai from February 15, 2018

• Vistara to fly between Delhi and Chennai from February 15, 2018, and between Chennai and Port Blair, starting March 1, 2018
• Vistara to fly twice daily direct service between Delhi and Chennai, and once daily between Chennai and Port Blair
• Bookings now open on all channels

New Delhi, India, 2018-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, today announced the addition of Chennai to its steadily expanding network, making it the 22nd destination on the airline’s network. Effective February 15, 2018, Vistara will operate a daily direct flight between Delhi and Chennai, and increase the frequency to twice daily from March 1, 2018, providing convenient same-day return options in both directions and onward via Delhi to other destinations across the country. Vistara will also connect Chennai to Port Blair with a daily direct flight between the two cities, effective March 1, 2018. Bookings are now open on all channels, with one-way fares for Delhi – Chennai (economy class) starting INR 3,099 all-in, and INR 3,699 all-in for Chennai – Port Blair.

As Vistara operates from the state-of-the-art Terminal 3 in Delhi, travelers will enjoy a superior experience, and those connecting to and from international flights at Delhi can seamlessly proceed to international transfers for same-terminal connections.

Mr. Leslie Thng, CEO, Vistara, said, “We’re delighted to take the ‘new feeling of flying’ to Chennai, a city we have long wished to serve. Chennai represents modern India in a unique way, being a thriving metropolis; a business and cultural hub that appeals to corporate and leisure travellers alike. Additionally, given the high demand on the Chennai – Port Blair route due to deep economic and cultural ties, the addition of Vistara’s service will offer more choices to customers on both ends. Chennai truly is a landmark addition to our network, and there couldn’t be a better time for this than the start of the New Year. We are confident that travellers will be delighted to experience our award-winning service on the new routes.”

Bookings for these new routes are now open on all channels, including Vistara’s website www.airvistara.com, Vistara’s iOS and Android mobile apps, and through Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and travel agents.

In a short span of three years, Vistara has achieved growth in its operations and has expanded its reach across the country. The airline serves 22 destinations with over 700 flights a week, operated by a fleet of 17 Airbus A320 aircraft, having flown more than 7 million happy customers already. Vistara has created a stir in the Indian aviation industry by providing a world-class experience that bears the distinct hallmark of its parents Tata and Singapore Airlines, to travellers in India. With its seamless and personalized services the airline continues to grow and gain accolades as it redefines air travel in India.

About Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Limited):TATA SIA Airlines Limited, known by the brand name Vistara, is a joint venture between Tata Sons Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA) with Tata Sons holding the majority stake of 51% in the company and SIA holding the remaining 49%. Vistara brings together Tata’s and SIA’s legendary hospitality and renowned service excellence to launch the finest full service carrier in India aimed at creating memorable and personalized flying experiences for its customers. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on January 9, 2015 with an aim to set new standards in the aviation industry in India. For additional information, visit www.airvistara.com or contact:

Rashmi Soni
VP&Head–Corporate Communications
Vistara – A TATA SIA JV
Email: rashmi.soni@airvistara.com

Ronit Baugh
Corporate Communications
Vistara – A TATA SIA JV
Email: ronit.baugh@airvistara.com

Gunjan Mukherjee
Avian Media
Email:gunjanmukherjee@avian-media.com
+91 11 46625582

SOURCE: Vistara