VISTARA NEW CEO
No worm for early birds on domestic air ticket counter as advance flight booking advantage fades
Airlines in India are changing their pricing strategies, maintaining high fares for both early and last-minute bookings. The reduced capacity and uncertainty in fuel costs are the main factors influencing these pricing changes. As competition dwindles, fewer options are available for travelers, leading to increased prices. Experts predict that 2027 may also witness higher airfares without increased capacity in the market.
Air India's new chief sets sights on higher revenue and cost curbs at first town hall
Air India's new CEO Tewolde Gebremariam highlights the importance of financial performance and cost management for the airline. He aims to improve revenue per available seat kilometre and explore opportunities across the network. Employees are encouraged to manage costs at their levels to ensure discipline throughout the organization. Gebremariam also stresses operational reliability and customer confidence through improved punctuality and baggage handling.
Air India Board clears all decks as new chief Tewolde Gebremariam enters the cockpit
Air India's board met to discuss operational priorities and remuneration for incoming CEO Tewolde Gebremariam. Outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson presented the airline's current operational position and progress made. Chairman N Chandrasekaran outlined expectations for the new leadership's focus on reliability and execution. Gebremariam will now lead the airline's demanding turnaround stage and integration efforts. The board also acknowledged Wilson's contributions to Air India's transformational journey.
Singapore Airlines seeks greater influence, tighter governance terms before Air India funding: Report
Singapore Airlines seeks more management influence and governance rights for Air India. This comes as Air India requests significant capital infusion from its owners. Tata Sons has approved its share of the funding, while Singapore Airlines holds a minority stake. The Indian carrier's substantial losses are pressuring Singapore Airlines to justify its investment. Singapore Airlines will carefully evaluate any capital request considering business strategy and cash flow.
From N Chandrasekaran to Campbell Wilson: A look at some of India Inc’s biggest names who are walking out in 2026
India's corporate landscape sees significant leadership changes in 2026. Several high-profile executives are departing from major companies like Tata Sons and HDFC Bank. This leadership churn indicates a period of transition for India Inc. Meanwhile, influential tech leaders are moving to AI companies like OpenAI. These shifts highlight evolving strategies and the increasing demand for AI expertise.
Air India Group announces management changes ahead of Vistara merger
Air India Group announced management changes as part of its merger with Vistara. Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan will oversee the merger while Deepak Rajawat, Vistara's CCO, will become CFO of Air India Express. Other Vistara executives will assume new roles within Air India or the Tata group. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson expressed his gratitude for the team's efforts in achieving this complex merger.
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'Vistara in-flight experience is not going away' post merger, says Air India chief
Air India’s CEO Campbell Wilson assured Vistara passengers that their in-flight experience will persist post-merger. Vistara routes will continue under the code 'AI2', and Singapore Airlines will hold a 25.1% stake in the combined entity, preserving the 'Maharaja' frequent flyer program.
Vistara aircrafts to operate under new code 'AI 2' post merger with Air India
Tata's merger of Vistara with Air India will retain Vistara's routes, schedules, and in-flight experiences under the code 'AI2'. Club Vistara members will be integrated into Air India's Flying Returns program, which will rebrand as 'Maharaja Club'. Singapore Airlines will hold a 25.1% stake post-merger.
Tata Group wants continuity in top management of Air India post merger with Vistara
Tata Group will retain all top Air India executives post-Vistara merger. Wilson, Aggarwal, Sharma stay. Kannan returns to Singapore Airlines, Rajawat joins merged entity. AI hires, consults Boston Group, uses Hogan Test. Air India Express, AirAsia India form no-frills airline. Tata targets ₹15,532 crore savings. AZB handles legal matters; AI's brand identity remains until 2025.
AI-Vistara merger gets NCLT nod
NCLT approves Air India and Vistara merger, creating India's largest international carrier by year-end. Merger to connect five continents, streamline operations, and integrate workforce and fleet deployments.
Tatas to conclude Vistara- AI merger by year end
The merger will make the Air India group India’s largest international carrier, connecting five of the seven continents, operating more flights on international routes than any other airline, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said, according to people who attended the townhall.
Air India CEO meets India antitrust chief on pending Vistara merger
The CCI's scrutiny comes amid growing concerns within the industry about a duopoly, with a merged Air India-Vistara and IndiGo controlling more than 75% of the domestic market as smaller rivals such as SpiceJet and Go First struggle. For the first half of 2023, IndiGo's market share stood at 58%, while the Tata Group airlines, including AirAsia India, accounted for 25%.
Full-service carrier to be known as Air India post Vistara merger
Since taking over the loss-making Air India in January last year, Tata Group has been working on transforming the airline group and has announced that Vistara will be merged with itself, while AIX Connect, earlier known as AirAsia India, is getting integrated with Air India Express.
Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan tries to calm employees anxious over airline’s merger with Air India
Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA) on Tuesday announced the merger of Air India and Vistara to create India’s second-biggest carrier. However, the move has made Vistara executives anxious as they are unsure what their role will be in the combined entity. Industry sources have said that the uncertainty has led to many Vistara employees looking for jobs outside the company.
Vinod Kannan takes over as CEO at Vistara
"Kannan started his stint with Vistara as the Chief Strategy Officer in June 2019 and took over as Chief Commercial Officer in January 2020 with responsibility for developing, executing, and sustaining Vistara's corporate strategy and ensuring the airline's commercial success," the statement read.
As Tatas plan to bid for Air India, Vistara to get a new CEO
Just a day before Tata Group is set to bid for Air India, Vistara has announced a change at helm and has appointed Vinod Kannan as the new CEO of the airline.
Top-level exit at Vistara as CIO resigns
“ …Ravinder Pal Singh has decided to step down from his role at Vistara to pursue new interests, and his last working day at Vistara will be 15 January 2021. As a key member of the company's senior leadership, Ravinder has been instrumental in Vistara's success, having built a modern, world-class, robust technology foundation for the airline. I wish him every success in all his future endeavours,” the airline said.
Vistara becomes 20 aircraft airline; eligible to fly international
In addition to its initial order of 20 aircraft, Vistara had placed an order of two more A320neo aircraft that are expected to be delivered by June 2018.
Vistara CEO Phee Teik Yeoh likely to join SIA as product & customer service head
Vistara CEO Phee Teik Yeoh was given an extension of three years in April after completing three years with the airline.
Government clears appointment of Leslie Thng as Vistara CEO
Thng was named as the new CEO of Vistara in place of Phee Teik Yeoh, who is returning to Singapore this month to take up a senior position with the parent company, Singapore Airlines.
Leslie Thng is new Vistara CEO
Yeoh is the first CEO of the airline and was instrumental in launching the airline in India. The airline, which was established in January 2015, is a 13 aircraft airline now.
Vistara inducts its 14th aircraft and first Airbus A320neo
Vistara has selected CFM International’s advanced LEAP-1A engine to power its A320neo aircraft, with engine features such as its fuel efficiency, reliability, and operating economics.
Vistara starts non-stop flight to Leh from Delhi
The Tata-SIA joint venture said that the new service will be operated twice a week on Saturdays and Sundays.
Vistara completes induction of Airbus A320 planes
The airline will now induct fuel-efficient A320 neo (new engine option), which are scheduled to be delivered from the first quarter of the next fiscal.
Vistara appoints Deepika Padukone as brand ambassador
Deepika will kick-start a new campaign to elaborate on the core interpretation of the brand promise of feeling of looking forward to flying again.
Vistara, TCS enter into strategic partnership for IT services, airport infrastructure support
Full service airline Vistara has entered into a strategic partnership with TCS for a broad range of information technology services, including application maintenance services.
Vistara announces 25% increase in flights next summer; new services to Jammu, Srinagar, Kochi
"Vistara’s network will now cover 15 cities as the airline increases its weekly flights from 317 to almost 400 weekly," the airline said in a release.
Vistara names Sanjiv Kapoor as Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer
Kapoor will be succeeding Giam Ming Toh, the Chief Commercial Officer of Vistara, who is returning to Singapore after completing his deputation with the airline.
Vistara to launch flights to Varanasi from October 21
Vistara is soon going to launch Vistara’s signature lounge in T3 at the IGI Airport. Vistara has recently achieved the benchmark of flying 500,000 happy customers across its network.
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