Vistara

Routes rounds-up the latest new route announcements, as well as services returning to carriers’ networks.

Routes rounds-up the latest new route announcements, as well as services returning to carrier’s networks.

As Indian carrier Vistara signals its intention to begin flying to the US, Taiwanese airline Starlux has made headway in its efforts to serve the North American country.

Vistara becomes the latest airline to add flights to the Maldives.

Routes details a selection of routes scheduled to start this month.

IndiGo’s domestic network will grow to 63 destinations once the route launches.

The carrier plans to start flying to the UAE’s third most populous city.

The Indian airline will rival Air India and Lufthansa in serving the Delhi-Frankfurt market.

Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at Volaris’ plans to expand its US footprint, Qatar Airways resuming flights to London Gatwick, and Vistara launching its first long-haul route.

Carriers in India have begun to reopen bookings for domestic flights after the government started to ease travel restrictions that have been in place for the past two months.

Travel demand from India to Japan has more than doubled over the past decade.

The new codeshare agreement with Indian carrier Vistara will significantly expand United Airlines’ offering in India.

As 2019 draws to a close, Routesonline revisits some of the biggest stories making the headlines. Part one of our review looks at the first six months of the year, featuring Thai Lion Air, Air Transat, airBaltic, Qantas, Jet Airways and more.

This week: Indian full-service carrier Vistara is adding its third international destination and Jazeera Airways is launching a new route to the UK.

Indian carrier Vistara is to launch its maiden international flights from next month, with Singapore set to be its first destination outside India.

This week: Heathrow masterplan revealed; United and Vistara establish new codeshare; Air New Zealand CEO to depart and more.

Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a codeshare deal with Vistara to open up more routes between India and Tokyo. The Japanese flag carrier has also outlined its medium-term strategy, which includes the launch of a low-cost carrier and ambition to serve 500 cities.

What will the year ahead have in store for the commercial aviation industry? From further consolidation in Europe to a shake-up of global airline alliances, Nigel Mayes from leading consultancy ASM casts his eye on what might shape the aviation world in 2019.

This week: Small Planet Airlines to restructure; Norwegian’s latest financials, fuel costs weigh heavy for JetBlue; Vistara secures cash injection; Q3 Boeing deliveries and more.

This week: Ryanair reverses Dublin decision and plans Exeter launch; new CEO at Jetlines; Aeroflot signs for 100 SSJ100s; BA and Vistara to codeshare and more.

Featuring the latest news and orders announced at the 2018 Farnborough Airshow, including big wins for Boeing and Airbus, as well as details of serial airline entrepreneur David Neeleman's latest venture.

Our top five stories this week: Norwegian's growth story; Vistara to beef up its fleet; step forward for Air Tanzania’s ambitious revival plans; Airbus' A220 in pictures; an interview with Vantage's Jeremy Pennington and much more.

Vistara aims to beef up fleet with $3.1bn order, while Air India takes another government bailout.

Indian full service carrier Vistara is now eligible to fly overseas after receiving its 20th aircraft.

Indian full-service carrier Vistara hopes to take advantage to changes in air service regulations to launch international flights within the next year, its chief strategy and commercial officer, Sanjiv Kapoor, confirmed during a panel discussion at the Routes Asia Strategy Summit in Okinawa, Japan earlier today.