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Akasa Air enhances its network, adds Delhi as its sixth destination

Akasa Air enhances its network, adds Delhi as its sixth destination with its fifth aircraft joining the fleet

National, 16 September 2022: Akasa Air, India's newest airline, today announced Delhi as the sixth destination on its network, adding to its existing network of Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai and Mumbai. The newly commencing flights on the Delhi-Bengaluru and Delhi-Ahmedabad routes will start on October 7, 2022, exactly within two months of the airline’s commercial start. To further enhance connectivity on existing sectors, the airline has also announced additional daily flights on the Ahmedabad- Bengaluru route also commencing from October 07, 2022.

 

Akasa Air has been aggressively scaling up its operations and will have crossed 250 flights per week by October 10, 2022, along a total of nine routes. With a fleet expansion plan that adds one new aircraft every 15 days, the airline will soon put its fifth aircraft into operation. It will continue to grow its network to establish a strong pan-India presence with a focus on metro to tier 2 & 3 route connectivity. Akasa Air’s fleet size will be 18 aircraft by the end of March 2023 and over the next four years, the airline will add 54 additional aircraft, taking its total fleet size to 72 aircraft.

 

Commenting on the rapid expansions, Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder, and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air said, "Elated to have added our national capital, New Delhi, to our fast-growing network. With our fifth aircraft coming into operations shortly, we will achieve the milestone of 250 flights per week soon. Apart from flights between Delhi and Bengaluru, we further augment our network between Bengaluru and Ahmedabad by adding the 2nd frequency between this route. In addition, we also announce another new route, Delhi - Ahmedabad - Delhi with very convenient timings, all effective 7th October. As Indian air travelers continue to return to travel in promising numbers, Delhi has been witnessing significant revival in passenger traffic. We look forward to catering to the growing demand and continue adding more destinations on our network.”

 

Bookings for flights on Akasa Air are available on its website - www.akasaair.com, Android & IOS app as well as through travel agents and several OTAs across the country.

 

Commences October 07 2022

QP 1335

Delhi (DEL)

11:40

Bengaluru (BLR)

14:25

Daily

Non-Stop

QP 1336

Bengaluru (BLR)

15:45

Delhi (DEL)

18:30

Daily

Non-Stop

QP 1334

Delhi (DEL)

19:20

Ahmedabad (AMD)

20:55

Daily

Non-Stop

QP 1332

Ahmedabad (AMD)

21:55

Bengaluru (BLR)

00:10+1

Daily

Non-Stop

Commences October 08 2022

QP 1331

Bengaluru (BLR)

06:20

Ahmedabad (AMD)

08:35

Daily

Non-Stop

QP 1333

Ahmedabad (AMD)

09:10

Delhi (DEL)

10:55

Daily

Non-Stop

* +1 indicates NEXT DAY arrival


About Akasa Air

Akasa Air will be India’s newest and most dependable airline, offering warm and efficient customer service, reliable operations, and affordable fares - all in the Akasa Way. Akasa’s youthful personality, employee-centric philosophy, tech-led approach, and culture of service will make this commitment a reality for all Indians. The carrier launches its first commercial flight on 07 August 2022 to support the growing demand across India.

 

With a commitment to being socially responsible, Akasa Air has placed a firm order of 72 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, powered by CFM fuel efficient, LEAP-1B engines. The 737 MAX family aircraft deliver superior efficiency in reducing fuel use and carbon emissions, fulfilling the airline's promise of being an environmentally friendly company with the youngest and greenest fleet in the Indian skies.

 

For more information visit www.akasaair.com
or via Twitter: @AkasaAir
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/akasaair/

 

Contact:
Akasa Air Corporate Communications
media@akasaair.com

 

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