United Airlines Enters Codeshare with Indian Carrier, Vistara
by Daine TaylorUnited Airlines has entered into a codeshare agreement with Vistara, the full-service Indian airline, to expand travel options for customers.
In addition to providing access to 68 Vistara-operated flights to 26 destinations throughout India, the codeshare also allows MileagePlus and Vistara’s loyalty program members to earn and redeem miles when flying on either of the airline’s route network, beginning Feb. 28.
Vistara is a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, and the carrier is preparing to grow its fleet by adding more than 50 narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, including Airbus A321neo and Boeing B787-9, in the next three years.
“The U.S. continues to be one of the biggest source markets for foreign travelers into India and the region, and this partnership allows us to provide a seamless travel offering for customers to and from the U.S.,” said Vistara’s Chief Commercial Officer, Vinod Kannan.
