Vistara Bids Goodbye, Leaving Netizens Emotional, "Thanks For The Memories"

Netizens recalled how it felt travelling with the airline, instantly recognisable by its regal purple and golden livery.

Social media users were emotional as Indian full-service airline, Vistara, operated its final flights on Monday (Nov 11) as it merged with Air India. In a day and age of low-cost airlines that cut margins on every corner and deliver sub-standard experience to the fliers, Vistara stood out for its compactness, service and hospitality. Netizens shared their favourite memories with the airline and recalled how it felt travelling on its fleet, jointly operated by the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines (SIA) and instantly recognisable by its regal purple and golden livery. It was Vistara's final day and last night I flew on one of their last flights, Delhi to Madras landing close to midnight. An emotional moment as over the years one would have flown over half a million miles with them…thank you & goodbye @airvistara for becoming our best… pic.twitter.com/aHShIb63bx Saying goodbye is tough but every ending has a new beginning #Goodbye#Vistara#welcome to #AirIndiapic.twitter.com/d89Ip2RjXa The #VistaraLove did not end till the last moment. @coolshadz made it on board wearing a special T shirt and someone else (forgetting their name, sorry!) brought on a poster for Vistara team. @AmitAgarwal22 the true gentleman he was, represented Vistara very well in these last… pic.twitter.com/eL4WFvL3WK With Vistara gone, a huge market gap just opened up. Hopefully someone replaces the Vistara experience. Air India Express is not up to the mark yet to take over that. Thank you, @airvistara for all the incredible memories and experiences in the sky ❤️ You've set the bar high for in-flight travel, making every journey unforgettable. Today marks the end of an era, but alongside the beginning of another ❤️#VistaraLove#ToLimitlessPossibilitiespic.twitter.com/PqOLxXc0NY Farewell @airvistara! Your unmatched service, delicious meals, and warm crew made every flight unforgettable. Truly a gem in the skies... thank you for the memories! You'll be missed 💜 #Vistara#ToLimitlessPossibilities#VistaraLovepic.twitter.com/p9MgdkSw1E

A customer who travelled on one of the final flights penned a heartfelt goodbye to Vistara while reminding Air India that it had "big shoes" to fill.

"It was Vistara's final day and last night I flew on one of their last flights, Delhi to Madras landing close to midnight. An emotional moment as over the years one would have flown over half a million miles with them…thank you & goodbye @airvistara for becoming our best airline…Godspeed @airindia you have big shoes to fill," said the user.