Akasa Air introduces Apple Pay for international travellers in partnership with Razorpay

This integration has been facilitated in partnership with Razorpay, the first Indian payment gateway to enable Apple Pay for cross-border transactions, making international bookings simpler and more reliable.

Akasa Air announced Apple Pay as a payment option on its website and mobile app, empowering international travellers with a seamless and secure payment experience for all flight bookings. Akasa Air is the first Indian carrier to enable Apple Pay for cross-border transactions, reinforcing its commitment to hassle-free customer experiences across all touchpoints. 

Recognising payments as a vital element of the customer journey, Akasa Air has integrated Apple Pay to offer a trusted and familiar payment option that reduces drop-offs and supports smoother international bookings for global travellers. With one-tap payments enabled through Face ID or Touch ID, Apple Pay simplifies the checkout process for customers, making flight bookings faster and more convenient for users of Apple devices.

For domestic bookings, the airline continues to accept a wide range of payment instruments to ensure convenience for all customers, including UPI, credit and debit cards, netbanking, digital wallets, EMI options, and Paylater.

Commenting on the announcement Naarayan T V, Chief Marketing Officer, Akasa Air, said “At Akasa Air, we are committed to building a seamless and intuitive travel experience for our customers across every touchpoint. The integration of Apple Pay is another step in strengthening our digital backbone and enabling secure, frictionless payments for travellers across the globe. As we expand our international presence, offering secure and effortless payment options becomes indispensable. The introduction of Apple Pay in partnership with Razorpay enables us to deliver precisely that, an elevated booking experience anchored in reliability, customer centricity and technological excellence.”

Commenting on this development, Rahul Kothari, COO, Razorpay, said, “Apple Pay has redefined digital payments by setting a global benchmark for speed, security, and convenience. For merchants, it unlocks smoother checkouts and stronger customer trust, both critical for succeeding in international markets. We’re delighted to power this integration for Akasa Air and support them in delivering seamless, future-ready payment experiences to their global customers.”