Vistara commences direct flights to Mauritius, its first destination in Africa
March 29, 2023
New Delhi, 26 March 2023: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata
group and Singapore Airlines, today started direct, 5x weekly flights between Mumbai and
Mauritius. Mauritius is the 15th international destination, and the first in Africa, that Vistara has
added to its growing network. The airline has deployed its recently inducted A321LR aircraft
with a three-class configuration, as it becomes the only carrier to offer customers the choice of
Premium Economy cabin in addition to Business and Economy Class, on this route.
Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, "We are delighted to take India’s
finest airline to Africa, as we launch operations to Mauritius. The long-standing relations and
strong trade ties between the two countries, in addition to the growing tourism potential of the
destination, make it a perfect fit in our network. We are confident that customers will appreciate
having the option of experiencing Vistara’s award-winning product and services on this sector.”
Vistara will accept all eligible customers meeting visa/entry requirements in both countries, as
specified by the respective government bodies. Vistara strongly encourages its customers to
fully understand these guidelines before making their bookings.
Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and it has been the winner of
several ‘Best Airline’ awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and
upholding high safety standards. The airline has recently been featured amongst World’s Top 20
Airlines while being recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and Southern Asia’ for the second
time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff Service in India and Southern Asia’ for the fourth consecutive
year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row and ‘Best
Business Class in India and Southern Asia’, at the coveted Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022.
Vistara also recently received the ch-aviation Asia’s Third Youngest Airline Fleet award for the
second consecutive year.
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About Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Limited): TATA SIA Airlines Limited, known by the brand name
Vistara, is a 51:49 joint venture between Tata Sons Private Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA).
Vistara brings together Tata’s and SIA’s legendary hospitality and renowned service excellence to offer
the finest full-service flying experience in India. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on January
9, 2015, with an aim to set new standards in the aviation industry in India and it today connects
destinations across India and abroad. The airline has a fleet of 57 aircraft, including 44 Airbus A320neo,
eight Airbus A321, two Boeing 737-800NG and three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and has flown
more than 45 million customers since starting operations.
For more information about Vistara, visit www.airvistara.com
group and Singapore Airlines, today started direct, 5x weekly flights between Mumbai and
Mauritius. Mauritius is the 15th international destination, and the first in Africa, that Vistara has
added to its growing network. The airline has deployed its recently inducted A321LR aircraft
with a three-class configuration, as it becomes the only carrier to offer customers the choice of
Premium Economy cabin in addition to Business and Economy Class, on this route.
Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, "We are delighted to take India’s
finest airline to Africa, as we launch operations to Mauritius. The long-standing relations and
strong trade ties between the two countries, in addition to the growing tourism potential of the
destination, make it a perfect fit in our network. We are confident that customers will appreciate
having the option of experiencing Vistara’s award-winning product and services on this sector.”
SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS TO/FROM MAURITIUS
Vistara will accept all eligible customers meeting visa/entry requirements in both countries, as
specified by the respective government bodies. Vistara strongly encourages its customers to
fully understand these guidelines before making their bookings.
Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and it has been the winner of
several ‘Best Airline’ awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and
upholding high safety standards. The airline has recently been featured amongst World’s Top 20
Airlines while being recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and Southern Asia’ for the second
time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff Service in India and Southern Asia’ for the fourth consecutive
year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row and ‘Best
Business Class in India and Southern Asia’, at the coveted Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022.
Vistara also recently received the ch-aviation Asia’s Third Youngest Airline Fleet award for the
second consecutive year.
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About Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Limited): TATA SIA Airlines Limited, known by the brand name
Vistara, is a 51:49 joint venture between Tata Sons Private Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA).
Vistara brings together Tata’s and SIA’s legendary hospitality and renowned service excellence to offer
the finest full-service flying experience in India. Vistara commenced its commercial operations on January
9, 2015, with an aim to set new standards in the aviation industry in India and it today connects
destinations across India and abroad. The airline has a fleet of 57 aircraft, including 44 Airbus A320neo,
eight Airbus A321, two Boeing 737-800NG and three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and has flown
more than 45 million customers since starting operations.
For more information about Vistara, visit www.airvistara.com