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Akasa Air Set to Soar Globally

Akasa Air. ( Credit : Akasa Air/twitter)

It’s worth noting that existing traffic rights on prominent India-Middle East routes, such as Dubai and Doha, are already fully utilised…reports Asian Lite News

Akasa Air, a budget-friendly airline, has secured authorisation to operate international flights.

According to sources, the airline is poised to commence international routes in December, with initial destinations centred around Middle Eastern nations.

However, the airline awaits the allocation of traffic rights by the government and subsequent approval from the relevant countries. These traffic rights are typically granted reciprocally on a bilateral basis by governments to airlines of their respective nations.

It’s worth noting that existing traffic rights on prominent India-Middle East routes, such as Dubai and Doha, are already fully utilised.

“Akasa Air (M/S SNV Aviation Pvt ltd.) had sought approval for designation as a scheduled international carrier and subsequently requested for allocation of traffic rights. The proposal was examined in consultation with DGCA and it has been decided with the approval of competent authority, to allow Akasa Air (M/s SNV Aviation Pvt ltd.) to mount international operations subject to their continued compliance with the AIC 10 of 2022 dated 19.04.22,” read the letter issued by S.P.R Tripathi, Under Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation.

“Further, as per DGCA, Akasa Air is eligible to apply for international scheduled air transport services. However it is also informed that based on the traffic rights to be allocated to Akasa Air( M/s SNV Aviation Pvt Itd.) by this ministry, the scrutiny of country specific preparedness will be carried out by DGCA as per CAR Section-3, Part-II before permitting Akasa Air (M/s SNV Aviation Pvt ltd.) to operate scheduled international operations,” the letter added.

“The Ministry of Civil Aviation has recognised the strength of Akasa Air’s operations and we have been designated as an International Scheduled Operator. This new designation will allow us to fly internationally, enabling us to take one step closer to our dream of launching international operations before the end of this year. We are now working with all

relevant authorities on our request for traffic rights and will soon be able to announce the international destination we will fly to,” said the airline spokesperson.

“We are targetting destinations within the range of a 737 MAX from India in South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. We are also on track to announce a three-digit aircraft order by the end of this year to serve the

growing travel demand. We have always prioritised reliability and customer satisfaction through detailed planning and an experienced team, allowing us to become one of the fastest-growing airline in civil aviation history,” said the spokesperson.

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WebEngage partners with Akasa Air

Avlesh Singh, Co-founder & CEO, WebEngage, said, “Akasa Air has a unique approach towards its customers which stems from the brand’s values and a customer-centric approach…reports Asian Lite News

WebEngage, the leading marketing automation platform announced that it has partnered with India’s newest and most dependable airline, Akasa Air. In line with its strategy to build a tech-first and customer-centric organisation, Akasa Air has deployed WebEngage’s marketing automation platform to enhance its customer engagement strategy. WebEngage will collaborate with Akasa Air to deliver unparalleled customer engagement across its web and mobile channels with relevant, personalized and contextual communication.

Commenting on the partnership, Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing & Experience Officer, Akasa Air, said, “We are pleased to partner with WebEngage and leverage its cutting-edge marketing automation platform to build brand loyalty, increase customer engagement and drive conversions with one-on-one communication. Akasa is hyper-focused on customer centricity, and the platform will enable us to leverage real-time analytics to connect with users on a channel of their choice.”

Avlesh Singh, Co-founder & CEO, WebEngage, said, “Akasa Air has a unique approach towards its customers which stems from the brand’s values and a customer-centric approach. WebEngage’s retention platform will facilitate Akasa Air to replicate its on-ground and inflight experience across all its digital touchpoints through our smart, data-driven and fully automated retention platform. We believe that Akasa Air is here to transform customer experience for the airline sector and we are delighted to be their partners in this journey.”

WebEngage is on a unique mission. It believes that no business should need to work too hard to engage and retain its customers. WebEngage is also assisting them to scale through a robust customer data and analytics platform, personalization engine, and an omnichannel campaign orchestration system. WebEngage has cemented its commitment and focus to the Enterprise ecosystem and its full-stack retention operating System is used and recommended by 800+ marketers across the globe.

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India’s youngest Akasa Air spreads its wings

Akasa Air has been expanding its network across the country in a phased manner with a commitment towards making travel accessible in India…reports Asian Lite News

While Akasa Air has already placed a firm order for 72 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, the low-cost airline has plans of placing an order for over 100 aircraft in the time to come.

Akasa Air has completed six months of operation, and with the delivery of one aircraft every 15 days, the airline has reached a fleet size of 17 aircraft and has flown over one million passengers since its launch in August 2022.

Akasa Air has been expanding its network across the country in a phased manner with a commitment towards making travel accessible in India through the introduction of routes in Tier 2 and 3 cities.

Akasa Air. ( Credit : Akasa Air/twitter)

The company recently received its 17th aircraft and will have a fleet size of 18 by the end of March. Over the next four years, the airline will add 54 additional aircraft, taking its total fleet size to 72.

Without disclosing the exact number, Vinay Dube, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Akasa Air, said that by the end of the year, the airline will place a large order for aircraft, which will take the fleet size to three digits.

“We will continue to strengthen our network and service offerings and extend an unmatched travel experience to our passengers. Bengaluru being our first home is special in many ways, and we are proud of the growing connectivity we are able to offer from the city.

“As we plan our next phase of expansion to serve India’s increasing travel demands, both domestic and international, we remain committed to our focus of connecting people, cultures and cities underscored by our warm, efficient and inclusive customer service,” he said.

Six months into operation, the airline is operating more than 700 weekly flights across 14 domestic destinations, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai, Cochin, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Agartala, Goa, Vizag, Pune, Lucknow, Hyderabad and Varanasi.

With 36 daily flights from Bengaluru, Akasa Air is the third largest domestic carrier in the city. The airline has flown a total of 0.5 million passengers from the city, which contributes to 70 per cent of the total number of passengers flown across its network to date.

With a growing demand for air travel to and from Bengaluru, the airline has significantly scaled up its operations from the city, currently connecting it with daily flights to 12 destinations across the country.

Speaking at an event to mark the airline’s first six months of operations, Vinay Dube, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Akasa Air said: “As India’s greenest, most dependable, and most affordable airline, we will continue to strengthen our network and service offerings and extend an unmatched travel experience to our passengers. Bengaluru being our first home is special in many ways and we are proud of the growing connectivity we are able to offer from the city,”

“As we plan our next phase of expansion to serve India’s increasing travel demands, both domestic and international, we remain committed to our focus of connecting people, cultures and cities underscored by our warm, efficient and inclusive customer service,” he added

Speaking on the occasion, Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder, and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air said: “I am happy to report that we carried our 1 millionth revenue passenger within six months of our operations. Alongside, we are predicted to achieve an average of 100 flights per day, starting March 10 — the first time ever that a new airline in India has managed to breach the daily 100 flights mark at such a short span of time. With this, we will also offer 700 flights per week, well within 200 days of operations. We are on track to receive our 20th aircraft this summer and remain focussed on establishing a strong national presence, providing linkages from metro to tier 2 and tier 3 cities across the country.”

An airline spokesperson said that since its launch, Akasa Air has continued to launch customer friendly offerings to ensure customers can experience an inclusive, warm, comfortable and efficient flying experience.

Speaking on product, service and customer experience, Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing & Experience Officer, Akasa Air said: “The first six months have been extremely satisfying and it has been a privilege to bring the unique Akasa Experience to the Indian skies. Our industry-leading and customer friendly products and services have made a positive impact while creating a warm, friendly and inclusive travel experience.”

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Akasa Air introduces dream ‘festival meals

Festive meals up in the air(IANSLIFE)

The Cafe Akasa menu, ehich is accessible from September 20, 2022, through October 31, 2022, is timed to commemorate the festival season and is created to honour the spirit of Dussehra…reports Asian Lite News

Travelling during the festive season instead of spending time with friends and family? You don’t have to forgo the festive meals if you’re flying Akasa Air.

The new airline has introduced special holiday meals year-round at Cafe Akasa. The launch of the holiday menu is consistent with the brand’s mission to provide all of its customers with a pleasurable and inclusive travel experience.

The Cafe Akasa menu, ehich is accessible from September 20, 2022, through October 31, 2022, is timed to commemorate the festival season and is created to honour the spirit of Dussehra.

Cholar Dal, Radhaballavi, Amshatto Khejur Chutney, and Puran Potli Tart are just a few of the many Indian flavours that are incorporated into the month-long celebration in the skies. The airline was offering a special menu earlier this month to mark Ganesh Chaturthi that included Shakarkandi Chaat, Patoli with Shrikhand, and Khasta Kachori pockets with spicy Ragda.

Speaking about the festive menu, Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing & Experience Officer at Akasa Air, said, “At Akasa Air, it is our constant endeavour to make air travel experience warm and inclusive for our customers. We are proud of India’s varied culture and to celebrate the country’s festive spirit, which is intrinsically connected with our rich food heritage, we are delighted to introduce our special festive meals.”

Coutinho further added, “Each unique meal is specially curated to share the joy of celebrations and festivities, delivered by our crew in Akasa’s signature warm service. We hope that our customers will enjoy these authentic and indulgent gourmet experiences in the skies during this festive season.”

Every forthcoming celebration throughout the year will have a special festive menu at Cafe Akasa. For passengers who want to celebrate the birthdays of their loved ones while they are in the air, the airline also offers a pre-selection of cakes on its usual menu.

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Akasa Air finally take to skies

Akasa’s network strategy will be to connect metro cities with smaller towns across India…reports Asian Lite News

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will on Sunday inaugurate Akasa Air’s first commercial flight that will operate on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route.

Earlier, on July 22, India’s newest airline Akasa Air on Friday opened ticket bookings for its first commercial flights with an initial network in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kochi.

Initially, Akasa Air, whose airline code is QP, will launch its operations by offering 28 weekly flights between Mumbai and Ahmedabad starting August 7, 2022.

Earlier, in July this year, the ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed airline received the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the civil aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Akasa Air would fly between Mumbai to Ahmedabad on August 7, on its inaugural day, and would later expand the routes to Bengaluru-Kochi (August 12 onwards), Bengaluru-Mumbai (August 19 onwards), Bengaluru-Ahmedabad (August 23 onwards).

Akasa’s network strategy will be to connect metro cities with smaller towns across India. The network will expand in a phased manner and connect more cities as the airline has planned to add two aircraft each month in the first year.

“We are extremely excited to finally be able to offer up our flights for sale. We are also excited to reveal our product which promises to be unlike anything experienced in the category thus far. With Akasa employees providing warm and efficient customer service, a reliable and dependable network, and affordable fares – we look forward to serving our customers with a flying experience that I am sure they will find delightful”, Vinay Dube, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Akasa Air, had said earlier.

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