As Air India prepares for its much-anticipated merger with Vistara, a new internal policy aimed at improving operational efficiency will be implemented starting October 1. This policy mandates that fatigue reports submitted by flight crew members be verified.

Air India and Vistara are set to merge on November 12, 2024, integrating their frequent flyer programs, Club Vistara and Flying Returns.

This episode of the Skift India Travel Podcast weighs in whether the Air India-Vistara merger is a strategic win or a potential misstep.

Your Club Vistara points and tier points will be transferred to your Flying Returns account at a 1:1 ratio. This means every Club Vistara point you have will convert into an equal number of Flying Returns points, allowing you to continue booking flights with Air India using these points.

I’s senior vice president of Safety, Security, and Quality, Henry Donohoe, stipulates that when a pilot or cabin crew member submits a fatigue report through the internal system, it will initially be marked as “Fatigue.

As of November 12, 2024, all Club Vistara Points accumulated through Vistara credit cards will be transferred to Flying Returns points.

Air India (A-I) has introduced a new internal policy, effective from October 1, under which it will verify the authenticity of fatigue reports submitted by its flight crew and reclassify them as "sick leave" if found to be "unsubstantiated",