With the official merger just weeks away, Air India has confirmed a new distinct airline code for fellow Indian carrier Vistara.

Air India announced on Friday that Vistara's routes and schedules, along with its in-flight experience, will continue after the merger of the two airlines. Flights operated with Vistara aircraft will carry the code 'AI2' following the integration,

Air India also announced that following the airlines' merger, which will also include the merger of their loyalty programmes, the combined loyalty programme will evolve into an all new avatar under th

Air India added that the routes and schedules of Vistara would remain the same, as well as the in-flight experience, which would continue to offer the same products and services.

Post the merger, the vintage 'Maharaja' will be retained through the frequent flyer programme of the integrated entity.

Tata's merger of Vistara with Air India will retain Vistara's routes, schedules, and in-flight experiences under the code 'AI2'. Club Vistara members will be integrated into Air India's Flying Returns program,

Air India says the routes and schedule operated by Vistara aircraft will continue to be the same, alongside the Vistara in-flight experience that includes the product and service such as menu and cutlery on the Vistara aircraft.

Air India assures that Vistara's in-flight experience, routes, and schedule will remain after the merger, scheduled for November 12. Singapore Airlines will hold a 25.1% stake in the combined entity.