Code-Share Agreement Between Vistara and British Airways

In early September this year, Tata-SIA joint venture airlines Vistara and British Airways have signed a code-share agreement expanding on their existing interline partnership. Under the agreement, British Airways will add its ‘BA’ flight numbers to approximately 60 Vistara flights each day covering 13 Indian cities. This will add eight new virtual destinations for the British flag carrier namely Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Goa, Kolkata, Kochi and Pune. Sales under the code-share agreement are open on all channels and major GDS systems for flights starting September 27, 2018.

Sanjiv Kapoor, Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer, Vistara said: “We are delighted to extend our existing interline and through check-in partnership with British Airways to a code-share agreement. This partnership reaffirms our commitment to taking India’s finest airline brand beyond Indian borders and it gives us the opportunity of welcoming travellers from around the world to experience the ‘new feeling of flying’ in India with Vistara. We share a lot in common with British Airways, key among which is our focus on delighting customers. We are confident that our respective customers will truly enjoy the reciprocal benefits of this collaboration.”

Rishi Kapoor, Head of Alliances, British Airways “We have been flying to India for over 90 years, so it is incredibly exciting for us to be able announce this partnership with such a well-respected carrier. We have been wanting to expand our network in the region for some time and to have Vistara on board is great news for our customers and for companies based in these important cities. Whether it’s soaking up the beaches in Goa, India’s sunshine state, exploring Kochi, Kerala’s colourful city or taking in the temples and culture of Amritsar, this partnership opens up a whole new range of destinations for holidaymakers too.”