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Vistara CV to Air India points

Vistara points already have quite bad value 🤣

Maybe they would not want to devalue it further

I always got great value of more than 1 rs per point on flight from Mumbai to Chandigarh, Delhi, Dehradun, Udaipur.
In fact the chandigarh flight was 12000 one way if I remember correctly so that was more than 2 rs per point.
The shorter flights are terrible value
 
I always got great value of more than 1 rs per point on flight from Mumbai to Chandigarh, Delhi, Dehradun, Udaipur.
In fact the chandigarh flight was 12000 one way if I remember correctly so that was more than 2 rs per point.
The shorter flights are terrible value
Lucky You !
I'm hardly ever able to secure Vistara Economy on my fav Int'l route, i.e. DEL - BKK / BKK - DEL.
I can justify spending 16k CV points for one-way Economy ticket but the availability sucks.
Maybe should try my luck in Domestic instead of Int'l or stick to utilizing CV points strictly for upgrades whenever necessary.
 
Vistara points already have quite bad value 🤣

Maybe they would not want to devalue it further
You can always get superb value provided you are somewhat flexible with the dates. I remember flying from Mumbai to Kolkata and back during peak Diwali time. One side I got the flight for just 6000 points, revenue ticket for Vistara was more than 15k at that time. While returning I used the business class voucher and that time business class revenue ticket was around 35-40k. This is just one example, but I have flown from Mumbai to Dehradun, Srinagar, Bangalore, Varanasi etc multiple times using either the points or vouchers.

Again this only works if you are willing to be a little flexible with your dates or plan early. And personally if I see that the point value that I can extract is pretty bad, then I use either smartbuy or travel edge for my bookings on other airlines.
 
You can always get superb value provided you are somewhat flexible with the dates. I remember flying from Mumbai to Kolkata and back during peak Diwali time. One side I got the flight for just 6000 points, revenue ticket for Vistara was more than 15k at that time. While returning I used the business class voucher and that time business class revenue ticket was around 35-40k. This is just one example, but I have flown from Mumbai to Dehradun, Srinagar, Bangalore, Varanasi etc multiple times using either the points or vouchers.

Again this only works if you are willing to be a little flexible with your dates or plan early. And personally if I see that the point value that I can extract is pretty bad, then I use either smartbuy or travel edge for my bookings on other airlines.
So, book in advance or stay flexible with the dates.
When those options fail, thank HDFC for Smartbuy.
Cheers !
 
yes, that's pretty much the game. I do prefer travel edge as there is no cap. However, if I want to use some of my points for buying flights, then smartbuy is the way to go. Both are equally good options for revenue tickets.
 
First and foremost, on behalf of the entire team at Vistara, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued patronage and support.​
We are happy to inform you that Vistara will soon become a part of the Tata Group’s larger airline, Air India – thereby providing you access to a larger fleet and a wider global network.​
The process of integration between Air India and Vistara is ongoing, while we await some regulatory approvals. As we work towards a merged, larger airline, Club Vistara will also, merge with Air India’s Flying Returns. The Club Vistara program will continue to exist until the integration is complete. Upon completion of the integration process, your Club Vistara account will be migrated to Air India’s Flying Returns.​
Please find here some important information regarding the benefits of your Club Vistara membership, after the migration:​
  • Tier Status – Your tier status will be assigned based on the cumulative points of both programs. You will be able to maintain, at least, your current Club Vistara tier status or get upgraded if you qualify basis the cumulative points. Going forward, the rules of Flying Returns will apply.
  • CV Points and Tier Points balance – On the day of migration, the CV Points balance and the Tier Points available in your account will be transferred to Flying Returns program at a 1:1 ratio. The points will remain valid for at least one year from the date of migration, even if they are due to expire sooner.
  • Future bookingsusing CV Points and Complimentary Flight Ticket vouchers –
    • All future bookings will be transferred, and you and your nominees will receive the revised flight details post migration.
    • Any changes to the existing bookings will be as per Flying Returns’ rules, post the migration.
  • Vouchers – All valid unutilized One-Class Upgrade vouchers and Complimentary Flight Ticket vouchers will be transferred to Flying Returns with the existing validity. The usage will be governed by the applicable program rules.
  • Co-brand Cards – Updates regarding Club Vistara Co-brand Cards will be shared in the coming weeks.
As a part of the integration process at our end, your personal data pertaining to your membership will be evaluated by authorised representatives, maintaining highest level of confidentiality throughout this process. However, should you wish to opt out of this transfer, please click here. If you choose to exercise this option, all your points, tier status, benefits, vouchers etc. will be honoured by Club Vistara only until the program exists. If you do not opt out within 21 days of receipt of this communication, we shall initiate the process of migration of your data into Air India’s Flying Returns program.​
We deeply value our relationship with you and will be sharing more updates in the coming months, including the date of migration and how we can, together, make it seamless for you.​
Once again, thank you for placing your trust in us and being our valued member.​
Sincerely,​
 
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