Vistara Introduces Voluntary Separation Ahead of Merger with Air India

Vistara has launched voluntary retirement and separation schemes for its non-flying staff before merging with Air India. The schemes, applicable until August 23, aim to help non-flying permanent staff ready for the merger. Vistara's fitment exercise evaluates staff roles, determined by merit and competency.

Vistara has initiated voluntary retirement and separation schemes for its non-flying staff as the airline prepares for a merger with Air India, officials confirmed.

The joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, with over 6,500 employees, offers these schemes to eligible non-flying permanent staff until August 23. The programs aim to assist employees who haven't completed five years of service, similar to those rolled out by Air India earlier.

While Vistara hasn't officially commented, the airline's fitment exercise, which assesses staff roles based on merit and prior experience, continues. This move aims to facilitate the merger, creating one of the largest airline groups globally. The merger, announced in November 2022, recently received regulatory approvals, subject to conditions.