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Akasa Air’s maiden flight on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route from August 7
In its initial route network, Akasa Air will launch its operations by offering 28 weekly flights between Mumbai and Ahmedabad starting the first Sunday of August. Following this, starting August 13, the airline will start operating an additional 28 weekly flights between Bengaluru and Kochi. All flights are open for sale with immediate effect.
Travellers can look out for fare specials being announced as the airline makes its foray into each new sector across the country.
Commenting on the development, Vinay Dube, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Akasa Air, said, “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 network, and affordable fares - we look forward to serving our customers with a flying experience that I am sure they will find delightful.”
Developing a strong pan-India presence Commenting on Akasa Air’s network expansion plans, Praveen Iyer, CoFounder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said, “Akasa Air’s network strategy is focused on establishing a strong pan-India presence and providing linkages from metro to tier 2 and tier 3 cities across the country.
We kick-start operations with flights between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, with the brand-new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. We will adopt a phased approach to support our network expansion plans, progressively connecting more cities, as we add two aircraft to our fleet each month, in our first year.”
In-flight amenities
Being the newest airline, Akasa Air has got the liberty to offer category-first product choices, one of the key USPs of the airline. It will offer USB ports at each seat so that every passenger can charge their electronic devices. Inside the brand-new cabin, flyers will also be treated to softer seat cushions, and spacious leg room. With the Boeing Sky Interior, highlighted by modern sculpted sidewalls, the cabin will feature mood lighting and window reveal.
Travellers can look out for fare specials being announced as the airline makes its foray into each new sector across the country.
Commenting on the development, Vinay Dube, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Akasa Air, said, “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 network, and affordable fares - we look forward to serving our customers with a flying experience that I am sure they will find delightful.”
Developing a strong pan-India presence Commenting on Akasa Air’s network expansion plans, Praveen Iyer, CoFounder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said, “Akasa Air’s network strategy is focused on establishing a strong pan-India presence and providing linkages from metro to tier 2 and tier 3 cities across the country.
We kick-start operations with flights between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, with the brand-new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. We will adopt a phased approach to support our network expansion plans, progressively connecting more cities, as we add two aircraft to our fleet each month, in our first year.”
In-flight amenities
Being the newest airline, Akasa Air has got the liberty to offer category-first product choices, one of the key USPs of the airline. It will offer USB ports at each seat so that every passenger can charge their electronic devices. Inside the brand-new cabin, flyers will also be treated to softer seat cushions, and spacious leg room. With the Boeing Sky Interior, highlighted by modern sculpted sidewalls, the cabin will feature mood lighting and window reveal.
Source: Travel World
