Ramping up its operations, Tatas and Singapore Airline-backed Vistara has announced expansion of its international network. The full-service carrier has launched a new route, where new flights will commence between Pune and Singapore. The new flights starting December 2 will be operated four times weekly on Vistara’s A321neo aircraft with a three-class configuration on the route.
The airline, also, recently announced that it will fly daily between Mumbai and Kathmandu starting November 15, enabling convenient onward connections to popular international destinations like Dubai, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi and more.
Bookings for the flights are being progressively opened on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, the airline said in its communication.
The full-service carrier has become the first-ever carrier to offer the choice of Premium Economy class on the route, in addition to Business and Economy class seats. The inaugural flight departed from CSMIA, Mumbai at 1910 Hours (IST) and arrived in Abu Dhabi at 2040 Hours (GST) on October 1.
Commenting on the development, Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “We are very excited to be able to launch the long-awaited connection between Pune and Singapore. Singapore is a key market for business and leisure travel from various points in India and we are glad that the new route will offer enhanced connectivity to our customers. We are also delighted to introduce another international route between Mumbai and Kathmandu thereby offering the customers the option to avail seamless connections beyond Mumbai across our domestic as well as international network. We continue to densify our network for the convenience of our customers and offer them the experience of flying with India’s best airline.”
The airline has a fleet of 53 aircraft, including 41 Airbus A320, five Airbus A321neo, five Boeing 737-800NG and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and has flown more than 35 million customers since starting operations.
