Vistara Launches Services to Pune

At 6.45 pm today, Vistara took its inaugural flight from New Delhi to Pune. With the addition of Pune in Vistara’s route network, customers can now travel from Delhi to seven destinations- Pune, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Goa, Hyderabad, Guwahati & Bagdogra and vice versa.The launch of the daily service between Delhi and Pune follows requests from the airport, trade, business community and consumers alike, inviting Vistarato operate on this route. Pune, a thriving commercial hub,has recently been ranked among the highest in the overall quality of life across categories of political, economic and social environment as well as housing and medical provisions.

Speaking on this occasion, Mr Phee Teik Yeoh, CEO, Vistara said: “Pune has some of the well-developed conglomerates present and is one of the major modern cities in India. For Vistara, such destinations offer immense potential as their robust infrastructure and good quality of life ultimately attract more investment, trade and travel. With addition of Pune on its network, Vistara’sfootprint in India continues to grow at a rapid pace with newer destinations to be announced later this year. We are confident that the travelers between Pune and Delhi will welcome the opportunity to enjoy the quintessential Vistara experience.We have received enthusiastic response from our customers when we launched flights to Goa, Hyderabad and recently to Guwahati and Bagdogra. This clearly indicatesa resounding endorsement of Vistara’sunique value proposition.”

Vistara’s A320 aircraft deployed on the route has a capacity of 148 seats and are configured with 16 Business Class seats, 36 Premium Economy seats and 96 Economy seats, which is 20 percent less, compared to many of the single aisle aircraft operators in order to provide greater comfort and personal space to its customers. Vistara’s Premium Economy is first of its kind in domestic skies to offer enhanced comfort and personalized experience at a competitive price.

By the end of this calendar year, Vistara’s total fleet size will grow to nine aircraft.Vistara’s customers can look forward to more destinations and exciting enhancements to its product and services offerings.

Flight schedule as on 9^th April, 2015

Notes to editor:

Vistara has introduced many unique product and service offerings which include-

• First airline to introduce Premium Economy in India’s domestic skies at a competitive price

• First to offer a seamless boarding experience through designated queues and various check in options including auto check-in

• First to introduce a value based points accrual in Frequent Flyer Program, Club Vistara

• Provides an interesting and healthy culinary experience that offers a wide range of cuisines, which not only showcase the diversity of regional dishes, but also incorporates global culinary trends

The hassle-free check-in and boarding process with intuitively thoughtful on-board service, comfortable and spacious seating coupled with carefully selected meals ensure to deliver a seamless travel experience to Vistara customers.

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 personalised 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