Vistara is planning to launch services to Hong Kong and Mauritius from Mumbai as the airline plans to increase its international capacity.
The airline recently inducted an Airbus A321LR, India’s first long-range aircraft, with this induction the airline has 54 aircraft with plans to add another six this year.
According to sources, the airline plans to launch direct flights connecting Mumbai-Mauritius and Delhi-Hong Kong with the A321LR. The airline is also contemplating a Mumbai-London route.
As of now, the airline serves Frankfurt, London, and Paris from Delhi.
Currently Air India and Cathay Pacific operate flights between India and Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific, which flies 13 weekly flights to India, is looking to add services to the summer schedule, following the removal of Covid-19 restrictions in Hong Kong. Similarly, Air Mauritius, which operates six weekly flights to Mumbai, shall fly to Delhi twice a week from May 4, 2023.