Akasa Air forays into Vietnam; adds Hanoi as the 7th international destination
Starting September 4, 2026, the airline will operate four weekly direct flights connecting Mumbai and Hanoi. The introduction of direct connectivity will support the travel momentum and expanding economic and cultural exchange between the two countries.
Akasa Air serves 25 million passengers in 3.5 years
Akasa Air has crossed a significant milestone of serving over 25 million passengers in over 42 months (3.5 years) of commencing operations, becoming the fastest Indian airline to achieve this feat. This achievement underscores the airline’s strong growth trajectory and its emergence as a trusted and dependable carrier in India’s evolving aviation landscape...
Akasa Air commences flights to and from Riyadh & Mumbai
Akasa Air has resumed the operations of flights to and from Riyadh and Mumbai from March 18, 2026. The airline will continue to operate flights to and from Jeddah and Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kochi and Kozhikode. The operation of these flights is based on the prevailing situation and our ongoing safety assessment and may be subject to change...
Akasa Air introduces fuel surcharge on domestic, international routes
There has been a significant increase in the price of aviation turbine fuel, driven by evolving geopolitical developments in the Middle East. As fuel represents a significant portion of airline operating costs, this impacts the cost of operations across the aviation industry...
Noida International Airport, Akasa Air join hands to develop MRO facility
Noida International Airport (NIA) and Akasa Air have announced a strategic partnership to establish Akasa Air’s first Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at the upcoming Noida International Airport. Under the agreement, Akasa Air will operate a state-of-the-art MRO facility within the airport premises, offering advanced MRO services at Noida International Airport, supporting...
Akasa Air strengthens fleet with addition 34th aircraft
Akasa Air welcomed its 34th aircraft, marking its third aircraft induction in under two months since the beginning of CY 2026. The continued fleet expansion underscores the airline’s strong growth momentum and strengthens its ability to build greater depth across its domestic and international footprint...
Akasa Air appoints Anand Srinivasan as CCO as Praveen Iyer steps down
Akasa Air announced that, Akasa Air’s Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer Praveen Iyer, after a five-year journey, has decided to move on to begin the next chapter of his life. Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer Anand Srinivasan will take on the role of Chief Commercial Officer. Iyer will partner closely with the leadership team to ensure a smooth and structured transition through....
Akasa Air unveils operations from Dibrugarh; strengthens its footprint in Assam
Akasa Air commenced operations from Dibrugarh, further strengthening its presence in Assam. The inaugural flight on February 3, 2026, departed from Dibrugarh Airport and arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. The new route is designed to improve accessibility in the region, supporting the growing demand for trade, commerce, tourism, and business travel...
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 signs on as a member of the IATA network
IATA plays a critical role in shaping international aviation standards across safety, security, sustainability, technology and operational efficiency, while also providing a platform for collaboration among airlines, regulators and industry partners worldwide.
