Indian  full-service carrier, Vistara, has  announced the addition of Chennai to its steadily expanding network, making it the 22nd destination on the airline’s network. Effective February 15, 2018, Vistara will operate a daily direct flight between Delhi and Chennai, and increase the frequency to twice daily from March 1, 2018, providing convenient same-day return options in both directions and onward via Delhi to other destinations across the country.

Vistara will also connect Chennai to Port Blair with a daily direct flight between the two cities, effective March 1, 2018. Bookings are now open on all channels, with one-way fares for Delhi – Chennai (economy class) starting INR 3,099 all-in, and INR 3,699 all-in for Chennai – Port Blair.

As the carrier operates from the state-of-the-art Terminal 3 in Delhi, travelers will enjoy a superior experience, and those connecting to and from international flights at Delhi can seamlessly proceed to international transfers for same-terminal connections.

Mr. Leslie Thng, CEO, Vistara (main pic), said, “We’re delighted to take the ‘new feeling of flying’ to Chennai, a city we have long wished to serve. Chennai represents modern India in a unique way, being a thriving metropolis; a business and cultural hub that appeals to corporate and leisure travellers alike. Additionally, given the high demand on the Chennai – Port Blair route due to deep economic and cultural ties, the addition of Vistara’s service will offer more choices to customers on both ends. Chennai truly is a landmark addition to our network, and there couldn’t be a better time for this than the start of the New Year. We are confident that travellers will be delighted to experience our award-winning service on the new routes.”