Akasa Air#Destinations
{{Short description|Low-cost airline of India}}
{{distinguish|Alaska Airlines}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox airline
| airline = Akasa Air
| logo = Akasa Air logo.svg
| logo_size = 200px
| image = 250px
| caption = An Akasa Air Boeing 737-8
| fleet_size = 27
| destinations = 28{{Cite web|url=https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/airline/02I | title=Akasa Air on ch-aviation.com | website=ch-aviation.com | access-date= 17 February 2024}}
| ICAO = AKJ
| callsign = AKASA AIR
| parent =
| founded = {{start date and age|2021|12||df=yes}}
| commenced = {{start date and age|2022|08|07|df=yes}}
| headquarters = Mumbai, Maharashtra, Indiaurl=https://www.akasaair.com/contact-us {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920165121/https://www.akasaair.com/contact-us |date=20 September 2022 }}
| revenue = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|3069.58|c}} (FY 2023-24){{Cite news|url= https://m.economictimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/akasa-air-fy24-revenue-soars-339-losses-up-over-two-fold/articleshow/114955958.cms.|title= Akasa Air FY24 revenue soars 339%, losses up over two-fold|date=5 November 2024|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=5 November 2024}}
| profit = {{decrease}} {{INRConvert|-1670|c}} (FY 2023-24)
| key_people =
| founders = {{ubl|class=nowrap
| Vinay Dube (MD & CEO){{Cite web|title=Akasa Air Executive Committee|url=https://www.akasaair.com/leadership|access-date=20 July 2022|website=Akasa Air|archive-date=16 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716060104/https://www.akasaair.com/leadership|url-status=dead}}
| Aditya Ghosh}}
| aoc =
| bases = {{ubl|class=nowrap
| Bengaluru{{cite web | title=Why Akasa Air chose Mumbai and Bengaluru for its inaugural flights | website=Moneycontrol | date=22 July 2022 | url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/why-akasa-air-chose-mumbai-and-bengaluru-for-its-inaugural-flights-8871111.html | access-date=23 July 2022}}
| Mumbai}}
| website = {{URL|www.akasaair.com}}
}}
SNV Aviation Private Limited (d/b/a Akasa Air),{{Cite web|title=Akasa Air Orders 72 Fuel-Efficient 737 MAX Airplanes to Launch Service in Fast-Growing Indian Market|url=https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2021-11-16-Akasa-Air-Orders-72-Fuel-Efficient-737-MAX-Airplanes-to-Launch-Service-in-Fast-Growing-Indian-Market|access-date=21 February 2022|website=MediaRoom}} is an Indian low-cost airline headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.{{Cite web|title=Akasa Air not ultra low cost; will seek nod to fly international routes next summer: Vinay Dube|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/akasa-air-not-ultra-low-cost-will-seek-nod-to-fly-international-routes-next-summer-vinay-dube/ar-AASEWjZ?ocid=msedgntp|access-date=12 January 2022|website=www.msn.com}} It was founded by Vinay Dube and Aditya Ghosh with investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala holding a 46% stake in the airline.{{cite web | title=Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-promoted Akasa Air's Holding Company SNV Aviation Registered Using Vinay Dubey's Address | website=Moneycontrol | date=4 August 2021 | url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/snv-aviation-registered-to-vinay-dubeys-personal-address-shows-data-from-registrar-of-companies-7277351.html | access-date=6 August 2021}}{{cite web|date=4 August 2021|title=Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-promoted Akasa Air Gets No-objection Certificate From Civil Aviation Ministry, DGCA: Reports|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/rakesh-jhunjhunwalas-promoted-akasa-air-gets-no-objection-certificate-from-civil-aviation-ministry-dgca-reports-7256881.html|access-date=6 August 2021|website=Moneycontrol}}
The airline began commercial operation with its first flight service from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on 7 August 2022, after receiving its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.{{Cite web |date=7 August 2022 |first=Manju |last=V.|title=Akasa Air: India's newest airline debuts with Mumbai-Ahmedabad flight|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/akasa-air-indias-newest-airline-debuts-with-mumbai-ahmedabad-flight/articleshow/93410284.cms |access-date=8 August 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}} The CEO of the airline, Vinay Dube, stated that the airline will have a fleet size of approximately 72 aircraft within 5 years.{{cite web|title=Akasa Air plans to launch first flight in June|url=https://www.siasat.com/akasa-air-plans-to-launch-first-flight-in-june-2296744/|website=www.siasat.com|date=26 March 2022 |access-date=26 March 2022}} He stated that the airline will initially have services from metro cities to tier-2 and tier-3 cities, as well as operating flights to major cities across India.{{cite news|title=Indian Indian budget airline Akasa plans first commercial flight in June|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/indian-budget-airline-akasa-plans-first-commercial-flight-in-june/articleshow/90445372.cms|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=26 March 2022}} The airline currently has 27 aircraft flying to 27 destinations with an order for an additional 199 aircraft.{{Cite web |date=23 August 2023 |title=Akasa Air to expand operations in SAARC and Middle East: Co-founder Aditya Ghosh |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/akasa-air-to-expand-operations-in-saarc-and-middle-east-co-founder-aditya-ghosh-11243551.html |access-date=24 August 2023 |website=Moneycontrol |language=en}}{{cite news|title=Akasa Air places order for 150 Boeing 737 Max aircraft; looks to start international flights soon|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/akasa-air-places-order-for-150-boeing-737-max-aircraft-looks-to-start-international-flights-soon/articleshow/106947503.cms|work=The Times of India|date=18 January 2024|access-date=1 February 2024|language=en}}
History
= Founding and launch (2021–present) =
During March 2021, reports surfaced that Vinay Dube, the former CEO of Jet Airways and Go First, planned to launch a new low-cost carrier in India with former Go First Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Praveen Iyer, and Head of Flight Operations, Nikhil Ved.{{Cite web|date=18 March 2021|title=Vinay Dube, ex-CEO of Jet Airways and GoAir, plans to launch new domestic airline by end of 2021|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/vinay-dube-ex-ceo-of-jet-airways-and-goair-plans-to-launch-new-domestic-airline-by-end-of-2021-9434831.html|access-date=17 November 2021|website=Firstpost|language=en}} The airline is a brand of SNV Aviation Private Limited.{{cite web|title=About Akasa Air|url=https://www.akasaair.com/about-us|website=Akasa Air|access-date=17 February 2024}}
In July 2021, the Indian billionaire trader, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, invested {{currency|35|USD}} million for a 40% stake in the carrier.{{Cite web|title=Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Airline's $9 Billion Order For Boeing 737s|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/akasa-boeing-737-max-rakesh-jhunjhunwala-akasa-air-backed-by-investor-rakesh-jhunjhunwala-orders-boeing-737-jets-2613194|access-date=17 November 2021|website=NDTV.com}}{{Cite news|last=Shukla|first=Tarun|title=Akasa Air's take-off: with the Big Bull in cockpit, the low-cost airline has no room for mistakes|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/prime/transportation/akasa-airs-take-off-with-the-big-bull-in-cockpit-the-low-cost-airline-has-no-room-for-mistakes/primearticleshow/85159473.cms|access-date=17 November 2021}} Aditya Ghosh owns 10% of the airline, while Vinay Dube owns 31% of it.{{Cite web |date=14 August 2022 |title=What Is The Future Of Akasa Air After Founder Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Death? |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/business/rakesh-jhunjhunwala-death-what-is-the-future-of-akasa-air-after-founder-rakesh-jhunjhunwala-s-death--news-216344 |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=www.outlookindia.com |language=en}} Rakesh later increased his investment in the airline to 46%.{{Cite web |last=Manish |first=Sai |date=22 August 2022 |title=Before his death, Jhunjhunwala & family became Akasa's biggest shareholders |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/before-death-rakesh-jhunjhunwala-family-became-akasa-air-biggest-shareholders-122082200250_1.html |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=www.business-standard.com |language=en}} It received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Civil Aviation in October 2021.{{cite web | last=Sharma | first=Anu | title=Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa Air gets NOC from Aviation Ministry, aims flight take off by 2021 end | website=CNBCTV18 | date=4 August 2021 | url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/aviation/rakesh-jhunjhunwala-promoted-akasa-air-gets-noc-from-civil-aviation-ministry-dgca-10247271.htm | access-date=6 August 2021}}{{cite web|title=Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa Air gets NOC from Ministry of Civil Aviation|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/industry/article/rakesh-jhunjhunwala-s-akasa-air-gets-noc-from-ministry-of-civil-aviation/822616|website=www.timesnownews.com|date=11 October 2021 |access-date=13 October 2021}}
File:Akasa Air logo with slogan.png
On 22 December 2021, the airline unveiled its brand identity and logo, with the tagline It's Your Sky.{{cite web|title=Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air unveils aircraft livery|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/rakesh-jhunjhunwala-backed-akasa-air-unveils-aircraft-livery/articleshow/88434414.cms|website=www.timesofindia.com|date=22 December 2021|access-date=22 December 2021}}{{cite web|title=India's newest carrier Akasa Air unveils brand logo. 5 things to know|url=
https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/indias-newest-carrier-akasa-air-unveils-brand-logo-5-things-to-know-101640172673060.html|website=www.hindustantimes.com|date=22 December 2021|access-date=22 December 2021}}
The symbol 'rising A', a part of their logo, was inspired by elements from the sky including the warmth of the rising sun, the effortless flight of a bird and the dependability of an aircraft wing.{{Cite web|date=23 December 2021|title=Akasa Air unveils livery for its planes, top things to know about Rakesh Jhunjhunwala backed airline|url=https://zeenews.india.com/mobility/akasa-air-unveils-logo-livery-for-its-planes-top-things-to-know-about-rakesh-jhunjhunwala-backed-airline-2421841.html|access-date=4 January 2022|website=Zee News|language=en}} The colors of their brand 'Sunrise Orange' and 'Passionate Purple' were chosen, reflecting the airline's warm, youthful, and respectful nature.{{Cite news|date=22 December 2021|title=Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air unveils its brand identity|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/rakesh-jhunjhunwala-backed-akasa-air-unveils-its-brand-identity-121122200789_1.html|access-date=24 February 2022}} In early July 2022, the airline unveiled its crew uniform which was widely praised for its unique design. The uniform design incorporated a fusion of modern designs with Indian designs. It became the first airline to introduce sneakers made of recycled rubber, and the first in the country to introduce trainers for cabin crew as well.{{Cite web |date=4 July 2022 |title=Exclusive: Akasa Air Reveals its Flight Crew Uniforms – First Airline to do so in India? |url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2022/07/04/exclusive-akasa-air-reveals-its-flight-crew-uniforms-first-airline-to-do-so-in-india/ |access-date=5 July 2022 |website=Aviation A2Z |language=en-US}}
== Commencement of operations and operational difficulties ==
On 7 July 2022, the airline received its air operator's certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) after completing the required proving flights.{{cite web|title=Akasa Air Gets License From DGCA|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/news-reel/video/akasa-air-gets-license-from-dgca-341096-2022-07-11|website=www.businesstoday.in|access-date=8 July 2022}} On 22 July 2022, Akasa Air started Flight Booking on its website.{{Cite web |date=22 July 2022 |title=Akasa Air Starts Flight Bookings on its New Website |url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2022/07/22/akasa-air-starts-flight-bookings-on-its-new-website/ |access-date=22 July 2022 |website=Aviation A2Z |language=en-US}}
On 7 August 2022, the airline operated its first commercial flight between Mumbai and Ahmedabad with 28 flights per week. The inaugural event was heavily covered by mainstream media and the Indian aviation community. Notable aviation enthusiasts, youtubers and bloggers from across the globe and all over the country, like Josh Cahill, Sriram Hariharan, Utkarsh Thakkar, Dev Gandhi, and business magnate and the largest stakeholder of the airline, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, among many others flew on the inaugural flight.{{Cite web |title=Jhunjhunwala's last public appearance was at Akasa Air's inaugural flight |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/jhunjhunwalas-last-public-appearance-was-at-akasa-airs-inaugural-flight/article65768064.ece |access-date=14 August 2022 |website=The Hindu Business Line|date=14 August 2022 }} Initially, the airline operated flights with two Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with plans to add an aircraft every 2 weeks.{{cite news |title=Akasa Air to start flights from August 7 |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/business/akasa-air-to-start-flights-from-august-7/cid/1876049 |access-date=23 July 2022 |work=www.telegraphindia.com}}{{Cite web |author=Saurabh Sinha|date=17 August 2022 |title=Akasa News: Akasa Air 'well-capitalised', to add one aircraft every two weeks {{!}} India Business News |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/akasa-air-to-add-one-aircraft-every-two-weeks/articleshow/93614917.cms |access-date=19 August 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}
On 25 August 2022, the airline suffered a data breach. The airline on 28 August 2022 reported to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) that user information limited to names, gender, email addresses and phone numbers may have been viewed by unauthorized individuals; however, no travel-related information, travel records or payment information was compromised.{{Cite web |title=Important update from Akasa Air |url=https://www.akasaair.com/en/news-room/akasa-press-releases/important-update-from-akasa-air |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=www.akasaair.com}}{{Cite web |title=Akasa Air Suffers Data Breach, Apologizes To Customers |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/akasa-air-data-breach-akasa-air-suffers-data-breach-apologizes-to-customers-3294084 |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=NDTV.com}}{{Cite news |agency=PTI |date=28 August 2022 |title=Akasa Air suffers data breach |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/akasa-air-suffers-data-breach/article65822080.ece |access-date=28 August 2022 |issn=0971-751X}}
In September 2023, reports emerged that the airline had sent legal notice to over 19 pilots, who reportedly left the airline and joined Air India Express without completing their required 6 months notice. By the end of September, the number rose to over 40; the airline responded by stating that it was forced to cancel over 700 flights in August and more in September, so it faced operational losses and damage to its reputation. The airline was reportedly seeking that these pilots will return to the airline, complete their notice period and pay a set amount as compensation for the loss the airline had incurred. Air India Express, responded by stating that the pilots had fulfilled their obligation by paying a set bond amount to Akasa Air.{{Cite web |date=1 September 2023 |title=What Tata Sons-Owned Air India Express Said When Akasa Air Sent Legal Notices To 19 Pilots |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/industry/what-tata-sons-owned-air-india-express-said-when-akasa-air-sent-legal-notices-to-19-pilots-article-103282359 |access-date=23 September 2023 |website=TimesNow |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=22 September 2023 |title=Why Akasa Air is facing turbulence, a year after its take-off |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-economics/akasa-air-aviation-pilot-resignation-cases-explained-8950943/ |access-date=23 September 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=20 September 2023 |title=Akasa Air in a state of crisis after 43 pilots resign; expects to cancel 700 flights |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/industry/aviation/story/akasa-air-in-a-state-of-crisis-after-43-pilots-resign-expects-to-cancel-700-flights-399010-2023-09-20 |access-date=23 September 2023 |website=Business Today |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Akasa pilot crisis: Airline plans to sue aviation regulator DGCA for inaction |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/akasa-air-pilot-crisis-airline-blames-aviation-regulator-dgca-for-not-taking-action-2438760-2023-09-21 |access-date=23 September 2023 |website=India Today |date=21 September 2023 |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Majumder |first=Arindam |date=18 September 2023 |title=Akasa Air drags DGCA to court to penalise 43 pilots who quit without notice period |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/akasa-air-drags-dgca-to-court-to-penalise-43-pilots-who-quit-without-notice-period/articleshow/103765281.cms?from=mdr |access-date=23 September 2023 |issn=0013-0389}}
The airline received permission from the DGCA to operate international flights in December 2023,{{Cite news |last=Majumder |first=Arindam |date=20 September 2023 |title=Akasa Air gets nod to operate international flights |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/akasa-air-gets-nod-to-operate-international-flights/articleshow/103798378.cms?from=mdr |access-date=17 October 2023 |issn=0013-0389}} and announced in February 2024 that it would commence its international operations beginning from 28 March 2024, operating four weekly flights between Mumbai and Doha, with flights to Dammam and Riyadh starting in the coming months.{{Cite news |last=Sharma |first=Sankalp |date=February 16, 2024 |title=Akasa Air announces launch of international flights, to start Mumbai-Doha service from March 28 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/business/aviation/akasa-air-international-flights-mumbai-doha-march-9165336/ |work=The Indian Express}}
Destinations
{{As of|2024|10}}, Akasa Air flies to a total of 25 destinations including 20 domestic destinations and 5 international destinations.
On 22 July 2022, the airline announced its first destination and opened bookings for it as well. The airline's first commercial flight was on 7 August 2022, between Ahmedabad and Mumbai.{{cite web|title= Akasa Air ticket sales opens, India's newest airline set to fly|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/akasa-air-ticket-sales-opens-india-s-newest-airline-set-to-fly-101658470677682-amp.html |website=www.hindustantimes.com|date= 22 July 2022 |access-date=22 July 2022}} Most flights are operated through their operating bases at Bengaluru and Mumbai.{{Cite news |agency=Reuters |date=7 August 2022 |title=India's newest budget carrier Akasa begins commercial operations |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/indias-newest-budget-carrier-akasa-begins-commercial-operations-2022-08-07/ |access-date=7 August 2022}} The airline currently flies to 21 destinations, with plans to launch 9 more destinations within India.{{Cite web |title=Akasa Air Adds Bagdogra, Bhubaneshwar To Its Network; Now Connects 16 Cities |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/akasa-air-adds-bagdogra-bhubaneshwar-to-its-network-now-connects-16-cities/ar-AA18DQXD |access-date=15 March 2023 |website=MSN |language=en-IN}} The airline has received permission to operate international flights in December 2023, and in February 2024, it announced that it will launch its first international destination as Doha from Mumbai, starting from 28 March 2024.{{cite news|last=Chua|first=Alfred|title=Akasa to launch international operations in 'coming months' as 737 fleet expands|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/akasa-to-launch-international-operations-in-coming-months-as-737-fleet-expands/156362.article|work=FlightGlobal|date=5 January 2024|access-date=1 February 2024|language=en}}{{cite news|last=Parashar|first=Shipra|title=Akasa Air to commence international operations from March 28 with Mumbai to Doha flight – Details inside|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-akasa-air-to-commence-international-operations-from-march-28-with-mumbai-to-doha-flight-details-inside-3396621/|work=The Financial Express|date=16 February 2024|access-date=17 January 2024|language=en}}
On March 1, 2025 the airline has launched daily direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. This expansion increases Akasa Air's operations to 21 weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and three major Indian cities, marking the airline's first foray into the UAE market. The new routes aim to strengthen connectivity between India and the UAE, catering to the growing demand for affordable travel options.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025 |title=UAE travel: Low-cost carrier Akasa Air launches direct flights to Abu Dhabi from 2 Indian cities |url=https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-travel-low-cost-carrier-akasa-air-launches-direct-flights-to-abu-dhabi-from-2-indian-cities-1.500050469 |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema |language=en}}
As per a report in April 2025, the airline plans to establish Noida International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport as its "long-term strategic hubs" for its operation by adding 5-7 aircraft based in each of these airports by year-end.{{Cite news |last=Gandhi |first=Forum |date=2025-04-11 |title=Akasa Air to expand fleet to 30 planes by July: CEO Vinay Dube |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/akasa-air-to-expand-fleet-to-30-planes-by-july-ceo-vinay-dube/articleshow/120174433.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-04-11 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}
Fleet
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{{As of|2025|4}}, Akasa Air operates an all-Boeing 737 MAX fleet composed of the following aircraft:
= Fleet development =
On 16 November 2021, the airline ordered 72 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft valued at nearly $9 billion in list prices at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. The order consisted of 19 737 MAX 8 and 53 higher-capacity 737 MAX 200 aircraft.{{Cite web |title=Akasa Air Orders 72 Fuel-Efficient 737 MAX Airplanes to Launch Service in Fast-Growing Indian Market |url=https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2021-11-16-Akasa-Air-Orders-72-Fuel-Efficient-737-MAX-Airplanes-to-Launch-Service-in-Fast-Growing-Indian-Market |access-date=17 November 2021 |website=MediaRoom}} The airline has partnered with Griffin Global Asset Management for a sale-leaseback agreement which includes 5 of their Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.{{Cite web |date=9 June 2022 |title=Exclusive News: Akasa Air thrill to Partner with Griffin to lease Five B737-8 {{sic|nolink=yes|Aircrafts}} |url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2022/06/09/akasa-air-partnered-with-griffin-to-lease-five-b737-aircrafts/ |access-date=13 June 2022 |website=Aviation A2Z |language=en-US}} It took the delivery of their first Boeing 737 MAX 8 on 16 June 2022.{{cite news |title=Akasa Air takes delivery of first 737 Max aircraft from Boeing in US |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/akasa-air-takes-delivery-of-first-737-max-aircraft-from-boeing-in-us-122061600369_1.html |access-date=21 June 2022}} The airline currently has a plan to add an aircraft every 2 weeks.{{Cite web |author=Saurabh Sinha |date=17 August 2022 |title=Akasa News: Akasa Air 'well-capitalised', to add one aircraft every two weeks {{!}} India Business News |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/akasa-air-to-add-one-aircraft-every-two-weeks/articleshow/93614917.cms |access-date=19 August 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}} During the 2023 Paris Air Show, the airline ordered another 4 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft and specified the breakdown of the order.{{Cite web |date=21 June 2023 |title=Akasa Air places order for 4 more Boeing 737 Max jets; three-digit aircraft order likely by 2023-end |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/industry/aviation/story/akasa-air-places-order-for-4-more-boeing-737-max-jets-three-digit-aircraft-order-likely-by-2023-end-386521-2023-06-21 |access-date=21 June 2023 |website=Business Today |language=en}} The airline planned to order a 3-digit aircraft order by the end of 2023, which would take the order book past 76 aircraft and get ready for future growth plans.{{Cite news |date=13 July 2023 |title=Akasa Air has ample fuel to go for three-digit aircraft order, says CEO Dube |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/akasa-air-well-capitalised-can-grow-much-faster-ceo-vinay-dube/articleshow/101723547.cms?from=mdr |access-date=24 August 2023 |issn=0013-0389}} On 18 January 2024, the airline placed an order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft at Wings India 2024. The order consisted of 100 Boeing 737 MAX 10 and an additional 50 Boeing 737 MAX 200 aircraft, thereby boosting the overall order past 200 aircraft. On 26 January 2024, the airline ordered more than 300 CFM LEAP-1B engines to power its upcoming 737 MAX aircraft.{{cite news|last=Kawale|first=Ajinkya|title=Akasa Air orders over 300 CFM engines for its new B737 MAX aircraft|url=https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/akasa-air-orders-over-300-cfm-engines-for-its-new-b737-max-aircraft-124012600649_1.html|work=Business Standard|date=26 January 2024|access-date=1 February 2024|language=en}}
Services
Being a low-cost airline, Akasa Air operates an all economy configuration in their Boeing 737 MAX variants, with a total of 185 to 189 passengers in the -8 variant and 197 passengers in the -200 variant.{{Cite web |title=India's new low-cost carrier Akasa Air takes off |url=https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/31838-india-s-new-low-cost-carrier-akasa-air-takes-off |access-date=11 August 2022 |website=www.aerotime.aero |date=9 August 2022 |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=7 August 2022 |title=In Pics: All about Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-owned low cost airline Akasa Air |url=https://www.livemint.com/photos/in-pics-all-about-rakesh-jhunjhunwala-owned-low-cost-airline-akasa-air-11659853881777.html |access-date=11 August 2022 |work=LiveMint |language=en}} To keep fares at a low price, the airline does not provide any in-flight meals; however, the airline operates Café Akasa, its own catering service where passengers can purchase food on board.{{Cite web |title=Cafe Akasa |website=Akasa Air |url=https://www.akasaair.com/add-ons/food-beverage |access-date=11 August 2022}} The airline currently has no in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The airline offers passengers the "flexi premium services" where passengers get food, seat selection, priority and lower costs for date changes and cancellations. This service is similar to other low-cost carriers in India.{{Cite web |url=https://www.akasaair.com/special-fares/branded-fares |access-date=2024-02-27 |website=www.akasaair.com |title=Branded Fares - Saver & Flexi | Akasa Air }}
The airline has partnered with Blue Ribbon Bags (BRB), providing delayed luggage protection services. It offers its customers delayed baggage protection services. This add-on service available at a fee of ₹ 95 per passenger offers a compensation of ₹ 19,000 per bag (up to 2 bags), in case the check-in bag is delayed or lost beyond 96 hours, following the submission of complaint.{{Cite news |date=12 April 2023 |title=Akasa Air partners with Blue Ribbon Bags for delayed baggage protection service |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/akasa-air-partners-with-blue-ribbon-bags-for-delayed-baggage-protection-service/articleshow/99429925.cms?from=mdr |access-date=13 April 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}
See also
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