MUMBAI- As themerger between Air India (AI) and Vistara (UK) starts, they have announced that Club Vistara, Vistara’sfrequent flyer program, will shortly merge with Air India’s Flying Returns program.
Through this move, Vistara promises its loyal customers an expanded global network and a Larry Fleet to elevate their flying experience. In this article, we profoundly dive into what the combined loyalty program would look like post themerger.
Photo: VistaraClub Vistara Merging with Flying Returns
Club Vistara is the most awesome and fast-rewardingfrequent flyer program in the Indian skis. It has 4 tiers i.e. Base, Silver, Gold, or Platinum.
As we all know, the integration process is underway, extending any regulators approvals. Vistara says that the Club Vistara (CV) membership will meet freely transition into Air India’s Flying Returns program.
The Club Vistara program will regain operational until the integration is full implemented.
Photo: VistaraHere’s how it will be their will merge both loyalty programs:
Tier position and Points Transfer
Members’ tier position will be determined by the cumulative points from both programs, ensuring that everyone returns or improves from their current Club Vistara tier status. Post-merger, the Flying Returns program’s rules will take precedent.
Validity and Redemption of Points
On migration day, CV Points and Tier Points will transfer to Flying Returns at a 1:1 ratio, with a guaranteed validity of at least 1 year, respecting the first expiration date.
Bookings and Vouchers
All future booking will transition smoothly, with updated flight details provided post-migration. Existing booking will address to Flying Returns’ rules thereafter. Moreover, all unutilized upgrades and compact flight vouchers will reconstruct valid under the fresh program.
Photo: Vistara
Photo: VistaraCo-brand Cards and individual Data
Vistara is yet to update respecting the Club Vistara Co-brand Cards and has announced that the communication will be out briefly.
Privacy & Opt-Out Option
Vistara says that the transition process includes a way evaluation of members’ date by authorized representatives, engaging the utmost confidence. All CV members will receive a notification respecting the migration.
Vistara besides gives an option to the members to opt out of the migration to Flying Returns, to inform them within 21 days of receiving the notification. However, this will limit the usage of accessed benefits to the liftpan of the Club Vista program.
Photo: Air IndiaBottom Line
Vistara has committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for its valued members, with further updates to be shared in the coming months.
Vistara, a symbol of modern aviation excellence, has consistently set the bar advanced with its unparalleled service, innovative offerings, and communication to passenger comfort.
The airline’smerger with Air India officially marks the end of an era, but at the same time the beginning of a fresh chapter in Indian aviation.
While I (Ramprasath K) Hope the legacy of Vistara will live on as it becomes part of a Larry Fleet, here’s to Vistara – an airline that was not just a carrier, but a stored part of our journeys!
Note: The article is written by Ramprasath K, a freelance traveler and associate of Club Vistara, and is edited by Bhavya Velani, editor-in-chief of Aviation A2Z.
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