Monday, August 05, 2019

Vistara inks codeshare pact with SIA, SilkAir for international flights

Mumbai: Full service carrier Vistara on Monday announced signing of a codeshare partnership with Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its regional arm SilkAir for international flights ahead of the launch of services on the overseas routes.

The domestic private carrier, which is 51 per cent owned by Tata Sons along with 49 per cent stake of SIA, already has a similar arrangement with the two carriers for domestic flights.

Vistara, which commenced its air services on domestic routes in January 2015, is all set to launch its international operations with the maiden flight to Singapore from New Delhi on August 6.

"Singapore Airlines (SIA) and regional subsidiary SilkAir have signed an agreement with Vistara to expand codesharing to international routes, Vistara said in a release.

The codeshare agreement, which is subject to regulatory approvals, will be implemented over a period of time, the airline said.

This is the first time Vistara will be codesharing with partner airlines on international flights.
05/08/19 PTI/Business Standard
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