Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has called the merger of Air India (AI) and Vistara, an important milestone to transform AI into a world-class global airline with an Indian heart.

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.

Customers will continue to experience Vistara's in-flight service and the cabin crew that they are accustomed to, Chandrasekaran says.

N Chandra in post on LinkedIn on November 14, marking the merger of Air India and Vistara, said he is optimistic about the future for AI.

The merger between Air India and Vistara, completed on November 12, marks a significant step in transforming Air India into a world-class airline. This merger, part of a strategic consolidation, aims at improving customer experience and operational efficiency,

In a LinkedIn post, Tata Sons Chairman cited that the AI-Vistara merger comes on the back of AIX Connect (formerly AirAsia India) and the Air India Express merger, which has brought together four airlines to create one integrated airline group.

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.

The enlarged Air India will operate over 5,600 weekly flights, connecting more than 90 domestic and international destinations with a fleet of 210

While the integration aims to streamline operations and expand service offerings, one notable aspect of the merger is the continuity of Vistara’s distinctive livery for the time being.

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Thursday said the best qualities of Vistara are being brought to Air India, which was in decline for a number of systemic reasons when Tatas took over the airline two years back,