Vistara no longer exists as a separate airline. It merged into Air India in November 2024, and every former Vistara route, aircraft, and booking now operates under the Air India brand — with Air India's baggage rules applying. If you're looking for "Vistara baggage allowance," what you actually need is Air India's current policy: 7 kg cabin baggage (55 × 40 × 20 cm) in Economy/Premium Economy, and checked baggage from 15–25 kg depending on your fare.

Here's what changed, and what applies to your booking now.

What happened to Vistara

Vistara and Air India completed their merger on 12 November 2024. All 70 of Vistara's aircraft were folded into Air India's fleet, Vistara's 4.5 million Club Vistara members were migrated into Air India's Maharaja Club loyalty program, and Vistara stopped operating as an independent brand. If you booked with Vistara before the merger, or you're used to searching "Vistara" out of habit, the airline you'll actually fly today is Air India.

Old Vistara allowance vs. current Air India allowance

For reference, here's how the pre-merger Vistara baggage policy compares to what applies now:

The most notable change is on premium international routes. Vistara previously offered a more generous 30 kg checked allowance in Economy on UK routes; that's now harmonized down to Air India's standard 25 kg. If you were a frequent flyer on that route specifically, it's worth knowing the allowance dropped slightly post-merger.

Why people still search for "Vistara baggage allowance"

Search habit takes time to catch up with reality. Vistara built a strong brand reputation in India for its service quality and generous baggage policy on select routes, and many travelers who flew it regularly still default to searching its name rather than Air India's, even well over a year after the merger. That's not a mistake on your part — it just means the information you find under "Vistara" needs to be read as historical, not current.

Which routes changed the most

Domestic routes saw the least disruption — Vistara's domestic Economy checked allowance was already close to Air India's standard, so most travelers on domestic sectors won't notice a meaningful difference. The bigger shifts were on premium international routes where Vistara had built more generous allowances to compete directly with foreign carriers, particularly to the UK. Those routes now follow Air India's unified international policy, which in some cases is a step down from what Vistara previously offered.

What happened to Vistara's premium cabin experience

Baggage rules aside, Vistara's Premium Economy and Business class products were generally well regarded, and Air India has stated it's working to bring elements of that experience — cabin refresh, service standards — into its own fleet as part of an ongoing transformation plan. If in-flight product quality (rather than just baggage) is what you associate with Vistara, that transition is still in progress across different aircraft types as of 2026, so the experience can vary by specific flight.

What happened to Club Vistara points and status

If you held Club Vistara membership before the merger, your account was automatically transferred to Air India's Maharaja Club at an equivalent tier. Your points, tier benefits, and any co-brand card benefits generally carried over, though Air India has noted that co-brand card restructuring was still in progress through early 2026 — it's worth checking your specific card's terms directly if this applies to you.

So what should you actually book baggage-wise?

If you're planning a trip and used to flying Vistara, simply plan around Air India's current cabin and checked baggage limits — covered in full in our Air India Baggage Allowance guide. The short version: 7 kg cabin, 55×40×20cm, plus a checked allowance of 15–25 kg in Economy depending on which fare bundle (Value, Classic, or Flex) you book.

Choosing luggage for Air India's current limits

Since Air India's dimensions differ slightly from IndiGo's (55×40×20cm vs. 55×35×25cm), it's worth checking your case against Air India's sizer specifically if that's your primary airline now. Browse Cabin and Check-In luggage sized to these standards, or see our size charts for exact dimensions on any specific WNTR case before you buy.