Vistara forays into the North Eastern region with 7 flights a week from New Delhi

Guwahati, April 2, 2015: At 12:25 pm today, Vistara took its inaugural flight from New Delhi to Guwahati. This new route marks Vistara’s foray in to the Eastern and North

Guwahati, April 2, 2015: At 12:25 pm today, Vistara took its inaugural flight from New Delhi to Guwahati. This new route marks Vistara’s foray in to the Eastern and North Eastern sectors and starting today, Vistara will operate daily flights on the Delhi-Guwahati-Bagdogra-Delhi route. In a span of three months Vistara has already expanded its operations with the addition of Goa, Hyderabad and Pune to it route network. Guwahati, the gateway to the northeast, is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in Assam and serves as the starting point for most northeastern itineraries. After a brief stop-over at Guwahati, the flight will proceed to Bagdogra at 3.20 pm, the quaint town in Darjeeling which is a popular tourist destination in India. The return flight to Delhi will be directed from Bagdogra on the same day.

 

Mr. Phee Teik Yeoh CEO and Mr. Giam Ming Toh, CCO of Vistara while addressing the media at Hotel Radisson Blu in Guiwahati on Thursday

Mr. Phee Teik Yeoh CEO and Mr. Giam Ming Toh, CCO of Vistara while addressing the media at Hotel Radisson Blu in Guiwahati on Thursday

Speaking on this occasion, Mr PheeTeik Yeoh, CEO, Vistara said “We’ve had lots of customers asking us to fly to the Eastern India over the past month, so we’re delighted to launch this new route in response to the customer demand. The addition of this route reaffirms our commitment to promote regional connectivity in India,and contribute to the Government’s effortstoboost trade and opening up development avenues for people in these regions. We are very happy to expand our operations to both Guhawati and Bagdogra and we feel that improved travel prospects will provide these cities with the rightful visibility they deserve.”

 

Vistara now flies from Delhi to sevendestinations- Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Goa, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Bagdogra, between Mumbai and Ahmedabadand will soon commence flights to Pune from April 9, 2015. With five aircraft already in operations, Vistara’s fleet will grow to six aircraft this month and nine aircrafts by the end of this year.  As part of its focused expansion plan, Vistara will soon add more destinations and exciting enhancements to itsproduct and services offerings.

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.

Vistara

Flight schedule as on 2nd April, 2015

Route Weekly
Frequency
Flight No. Departure Arrival Days of Ops
Delhi to Guwahati 7 UK7172 1225 1440 Daily
Guwahati to Bagdogra 7 UK7172 1520 1620 Daily
Bagdogra to Delhi 7 UK7172 1655 1910 Daily
Delhi to Pune 7 UK9191 1845 2100 Daily
Pune to Delhi 7 UK9291 2140 2350 Daily
Delhi to Hyderabad 14 UK829 0640 0850 Daily x67
UK819 0845 1055 67
UK879 1715 1920 Daily
Hyderabad to Delhi 14 UK830 0930 1140 Daily x67
UK824 1135 1345 67
UK870 2000 2215 Daily
Delhi to Goa 7 UK847 1120 1350 Daily
Goa to Delhi 7 UK862 1430 1710 Daily
Delhi to Mumbai 34 UK929 0610 0820 Daily x7
UK943 0725 0940 Daily
UK959 1230 1445 Daily
UK979 1815 2025 Daily
UK981 2010 2215 Daily
Mumbai to Delhi 34 UK930 0720 0940 Daily x7
UK954 0920 1130 Daily
UK944 1420 1630 Daily
UK980 1930 2140 Daily
UK988 2110 2325 Daily
Delhi to Ahmedabad 13 UK970 1025 1155 Daily x7
UK953 1520 1645 Daily
Ahmedabad to Delhi 13 UK956 1235 1405 Daily x7
UK968 1710 1840 Daily
Mumbai to Ahmedabad 13 UK939 1020 1130 Daily x7
UK968 1525 1630 Daily
Ahmedabad to Mumbai 13 UK940 1210 1325 Daily x7
UK953 1725 1830 Daily

1With effect from April 9, 2015

2With effect from April 2, 2015

 

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.

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