Akasa Air celebrates operational milestones; Crosses 150 daily departures and 1000 weekly flights

National, April 22, 2025: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, proudly announces key operational milestones, reinforcing its position as a trusted and reliable carrier in the aviation industry. Having successfully completed over 150 departures a day and 1,000 departures a week, the airline continues to strengthen its footprint across domestic and international markets. 

In just 31 months of operations, Akasa Air has has served over 17 million revenue passengers, demonstrating unwavering commitment to service excellence, punctuality, and safety. These achievements highlight the airline’s rapid ascent and operational excellence.

Akasa Air has also accomplished the following significant milestones: 

• 100,000+ departures operated – A testament to Akasa Air’s operational efficiency, demonstrating its ability to scale while maintaining high service standards 
• 100,000+ tons of cargo transported – Strengthening supply chains across various industries, showcasing the airline’s growing role in cargo logistics 
• 98 successful charter flights – Offering customised air travel solutions tailored to specific customer needs, reflecting the airline’s adaptability and customer-first approach. 
• 1,150+ corporate partnerships – Marking a major milestone in just 31 months, reinforcing Akasa Air’s credibility among business travellers and corporate clients. 
• Further, Akasa Air’s rapid expansion into the Gulf and Middle East has solidified its international presence. This expansion is remarkable for an airline so young, proving its ability to compete on a global scale. Key achievements in the region include: 2,400+ international departures – Enhancing connectivity across major global routes, positioning Akasa Air as a key player in international travel. 
• ·       800+ tonnes of cargo carried internationally – Testifying the airline’s robust global logistics operations 

Commenting on the milestones Praveen Iyer Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said: “Achieving these numbers within 31 months of operations reflects on our disciplined growth strategy, customer-first philosophy, and the unwavering dedication of our teams, underpinned by our commitment to world-class safety.  Our unprecedented growth across both domestic and international markets reflects strong demand for air travel, growing customer trust, and the operational resilience we have built from the ground up. As we continue expanding our footprint, both in India and internationally, our focus remains on delivering consistent value and a reliable travel experience, the Akasa way.” 

Reaching such significant milestones in just 31 months showcases Akasa Air’s agility, strategic expansion, and customer-driven approach. , Akasa Air has been unique in managing to establish and scale its operations in record time, setting a new benchmark in the aviation industry. 

Akasa Air’s empathetic and youthful personality, employee-friendly culture, customer-service philosophy, and tech-led approach have made it the airline of choice for millions of customers. Since its inception, Akasa Air has redefined flying in India with its multiple industry-first and customer-friendly offerings. Its brand-new fleet provides ample legroom and enhanced comfort and comes with USB ports in a majority of aircraft, allowing passengers to charge their gadgets and devices on the go. Café Akasa, the airline’s onboard meal service, offers an assortment of healthy and delectable meals, including festive menus and industry-first options such as Kombucha, to offer customers an indulgent gourmet experience in the skies. Pets on Akasa allows customers to travel with their pets in the cabin or to carry them in cargo based on their weight. Akasa Air offers over 25+ ancillary products to deliver on its promise of exceptional customer service, such as Akasa GetEarly, Seat & Meal Deal, Extra Seat and Akasa Holidays, which offer personalization that is second to none. Consistently enhancing the cabin experience for its customers, Akasa has launched several industry-firsts such as SkyScore by Akasa, SkyLights and QuietFlights.   

About Akasa Air:  

Akasa Air is India’s 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 make this commitment a reality for all Indians.  

Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational efficiencies and extremely positive customer feedback have made it a preferred carrier in India, serving over 17 million passengers since its launch in August 2022. Akasa Air currently connects with 23 domestic and five international cities, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Sri Vijaya Puram, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Darbhanga, Doha (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi (UAE) and Kuwait City (Kuwait).