Akasa Air

Akasa Air Adopts Digi Yatra's Facial Recognition System At 9 Airports

The Digi Yatra service, a fully biometric-based self-boarding solution, ensures a hassle-free travel experience for passengers.

Feb 20, 2024, 16:46 PM IST

Akasa Air To Operate Flights From Noida International Airport, Announces Partnership With Aerodrome

Akasa Air has announced its strategic partnership with upcoming Noida International Airport, which is being constructed in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.

Jan 22, 2024, 12:01 PM IST

Akasa Air To Operate Daily Flights To Port Blair From Bengaluru By Next Month

Akasa Air, India's latest approved international carrier, adds Port Blair as its 17th destination, offering daily flights from December 15, connecting via Chennai.

Nov 23, 2023, 19:52 PM IST

Akasa Air To Begin International Flights To Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, and Kuwait Soon

Akasa Air is preparing to induct two more Boeing aircraft in its fleet, while the carrier also plans on announcing a triple-digit aircraft order in the next 75 days or by the end of this year.

Oct 18, 2023, 16:02 PM IST

Akasa Air Cancels Flights From Bengaluru, Issued Clarification

Akasa Air has been recently facing operational issues because of a number of pilots abandoning their duties and leaving the office without serving a mandatory contractual notice period.

Oct 13, 2023, 11:01 AM IST

Akasa Air Mumbai-Varanasi Flight Receives Bomb Threat; Passengers Deplaned

The Akasa Air plane landed on a separate runway and passengers disembarked after which CISF personnel conducted a thorough search of the plane for about an hour.

Sep 30, 2023, 08:36 AM IST

'Not Going To Shut Down': Akasa Air CEO Clarifies Amid Pilot Resignations

Akasa Air told the Delhi High Court that it is in a "state of crisis" following the "sudden and abrupt" resignation of over 40 pilots without serving the mandatory notice period.

Sep 21, 2023, 15:15 PM IST

Akasa Air To Start Flights On International Routes, Receives Approval From DGCA

The newest airliner in the country - Akasa Air, has bagged the clearances from the aviation watchdog to begin with their international operations.

Sep 20, 2023, 20:18 PM IST

Akasa Air Sues 42 Pilots For Quitting Without Serving Notice, Seeks 22 Crore In Damages

Akasa is reportedly requesting around Rs 22 crore in compensation for the loss of revenue and damage to its reputation, citing that the 43 pilots in question departed without fulfilling the mandatory notice period.

Sep 17, 2023, 08:52 AM IST

FAA Warns Of Potential Issue In Boeing 737 MAX Engines; SpiceJet, Akasa Air To Take A Hit?

Domestic budget air carriers SpiceJet and Akasa Air currently operate the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft with CFM engines in India. 

Aug 10, 2023, 10:52 AM IST

Akasa Air Now Ready To Operate On International Routes With Fleet Of 20 Airframes

Achieving the criteria of successfully operating 900 flights every week and having a fleet of 20 planes, Akasa Air can now start operating on international routes as well.

Aug 08, 2023, 11:40 AM IST

Akasa Air Receives Asia's First Boeing 737-8-200 Aircraft, Becomes Eligible To Start International Flights

Akasa Air reached a fleet size of 20 aircraft within a year of commencing operations in August 2022, making it eligible to start international flights from India.

Aug 01, 2023, 14:24 PM IST

Akasa Air To Have 3,500 Employees By 2023 End; Denies Reports Of Mass Cabin Crew Resignation

Akasa Air, in a statement said that the airline has 3,000 employees currently and expects to grow to approximately 3,500 employees in 2023.

Jul 07, 2023, 11:16 AM IST

Akasa Air Orders Four More Boeing 737 MAX Planes At Paris Air Show, Takes Fleet To 76 Aircraft

The additional order of four Boeing 737-8s is being made at the Paris Air Show as Akasa Air targets to commence international operations by the end of 2023. 

Jun 21, 2023, 18:05 PM IST

Akasa Air Announces ‘Monsoon Bonanza’, Offers 10 Percent Discount On Tickets

Akasa Air, India's newest airline operates over 900 weekly flights on 35 unique routes connecting 16 cities, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, among others.

May 31, 2023, 16:01 PM IST

Akasa Air Launches ‘Take Off Tuesdays’ Airfare Sale, Offers 10 Percent Discount On Flight Tickets

Passengers flying on any Tuesday on an Akasa Air flight can avail a flat 10 percent discount on Saver and Flexi base fares across all flights.

 

May 22, 2023, 17:52 PM IST

Akasa Air Commences Flights From Kolkata Airport, Now Connects All Metro Cities

With Kolkata added as a destination, Akasa Air customers will have an option to travel seamlessly from Bengaluru to Guwahati via Kolkata with no change of aircraft. 

May 18, 2023, 18:32 PM IST

Akasa Air Passenger Detained For Smoking In Plane's Lavatory At Bengaluru Airport

An Akasa Air passenger flying from Ahmedabad to Bengaluru, was found smoking in the aircraft's lavatory and was detained by CISF at the KIAL.

May 17, 2023, 19:56 PM IST

Akasa Air Opens India’s Only Door Trainer, Expands Its Learning Academy

The India’s only Akasa Air door trainer for next generation aircraft enables the cabin crew to practice normal and emergency situations in a realistic environment. 

May 15, 2023, 16:34 PM IST