VISTARA RAMPS UP PRESENCE IN PARIS; ANNOUNCES DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM MUMBAI
The Voice of Chandigarh :
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, announced direct, 5x weekly flights between Mumbai and Paris (CDG), starting 28 March 2024. This new long-haul route is in addition to Vistara’s 5x weekly service between Delhi and Paris, which has been receiving a favourable response since its launch in November 2021. This will be Vistara’s third long-haul route from Mumbai after London and Frankfurt as the airline aimed to further enhance connectivity between India and Europe. Vistara will deploy its state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, featuring a three-class configuration, on the route. Bookings for the flights are being progressively opened on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents.
Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “Recognised as one of the world’s top destinations for tourism while also being a major hub for business, fashion, culture and commerce, Paris holds significant importance for us. We are delighted to announce direct connectivity between Mumbai and Paris, our sixth route to Europe. The addition of this much-awaited connection is in line with our strategy to position Mumbai as a vital hub for international travel. This also underscores our commitment to offering a multitude of travel options to our customers while choosing to fly the country’s most loved airline.”
Introductory all-inclusive, round-trip fares
| Sector | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai – Paris – Mumbai | INR 49,999 | INR 79,999 | INR 1,49,999 |
| Paris – Mumbai – Paris | EUR 499 | EUR 999 | EUR 1,999 |
Schedule of flights to/from Paris effective 28 March 2024
| Sector | Flight No. | Days of Operation | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai – Paris | UK 023 | Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays | 14:05 hrs | 20:10 hrs |
| Paris – Mumbai | UK 024 | Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays | 22:10 hrs | 10:35 hrs (+1) |
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 only Indian carrier to feature amongst World’s Top 20 Airlines, Vistara has been named ‘16th Best Airline’ globally while also being recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff in India and South Asia’ for the fifth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row and ‘Best Business Class Airline in India and South Asia’ for the second time in a row at the coveted World Airline Awards 2023 by Skytrax. Vistara also received the ch-aviation Asia’s Third Youngest Airline Fleet award for the second consecutive year.
