A Vistara flight was forced to land in Turkey after a bomb threat that turned out to be false. Meanwhile, the GST Council will be discussing issues related to foreign airlines, IT services, and private R&D. This article provides updates on these events and also includes resources for celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi.
Vistara, India’s full-service airline, will merge with Air India, marking a significant shift in the Indian aviation landscape. The merger, spearheaded by Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, aims to create a stronger, more competitive airline with enhanced services and a wider network. This move is expected to benefit passengers with improved travel experiences and unlock significant value for stakeholders.
India’s economic growth slowed to a 15-month low in the April-June quarter, while the stock market hit record highs. The merger of Vistara and Air India is set to take effect on November 12th, and Prime Minister Modi urged regulators to address cyber fraud. In other news, India’s fiscal deficit reached 17.2% of the full-year target, and Adani Ports is acquiring a majority stake in Astro Offshore.
Vistara, the joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will cease operations on November 12, 2024, merging with Air India. This marks the end of a successful but unprofitable journey for Vistara, which brought innovation and luxury to Indian skies.
The long-awaited merger between Air India and Vistara has taken a major step forward with the Indian government’s approval of foreign direct investment (FDI). This paves the way for the creation of one of the world’s largest airline groups, with the merger expected to be finalized in the coming months.
A journalist has accused Vistara airline of communalizing food after noticing meals labelled as ‘Hindu Meal’ and ‘Muslim Meal’. While the airline maintains these are standard meal codes used globally, many users on social media expressed outrage and called for the practice to be stopped.
A Vistara flight from Delhi to Mumbai made a priority landing on Wednesday due to a minor technical issue. The aircraft landed safely and is currently undergoing inspection. All passengers and crew members disembarked the plane safely.
A Vistara flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Mumbai received a bomb threat on Friday, prompting the airline to alert authorities and safely disembark all passengers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. The aircraft was taken to an isolation bay upon landing, and police are investigating the incident.
Two separate bomb threats were reported on Air Canada and Vistara flights in recent days, causing panic and heightened security measures. However, investigations revealed that both threats were hoaxes.
In the Air Canada incident, an email received at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi claimed a bomb had been planted on the Delhi-Toronto flight. A thorough inspection found nothing suspicious, and legal action is being taken against the perpetrators.
Similarly, a Vistara flight from Paris to Mumbai also received a handwritten bomb threat. A full emergency was declared at the Mumbai airport, but upon landing, it was determined that the threat was false. The airline is cooperating with security agencies in the investigation.
These incidents highlight the need for vigilance and effective security measures in the aviation industry to prevent any potential threats.
A Vistara flight traveling from Paris to Mumbai with 306 passengers on board received a bomb threat, prompting a full emergency declaration at Mumbai’s airport. The flight landed safely at 10:19 am on Sunday. Vistara confirmed the incident, stating that a handwritten note threatening a bomb was found on an airsickness bag. The airline immediately notified authorities and is cooperating with security agencies for mandatory checks.
