Akasa Air launches ‘Airport Stars Day’ to celebrate the unsung heroes of aviation

• First Indian airline to institutionalise an annual day dedicated to Airport teams

National, 29 August 2025: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, today announced the launch of Airport Stars Day, a first-of-its-kind initiative to recognise and celebrate the remarkable contribution of its ground services teams, including airport operations, security, cabin appearance, and cargo. This will be an annual initiative dedicated to recognising and celebrating the contribution of airport services teams across the country, underscoring its commitment to employee centricity and a people-first culture.

Airport teams are the backbone of aviation, working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure smooth and seamless journeys for millions of passengers every year. From being the first reassurance to travellers at the airport to keeping operations running safely and efficiently from the ramp to the runway, they move everything forward with precision, care, and passion. Their day begins well before the first flight takes off and continues until the last journey concludes, making them the invisible force that powers every successful flight.

Behind the scenes, airport teams perform countless tasks with precision and care, from coordinating ground operations, baggage handling, safety checks, and passenger assistance to ensuring smooth turnarounds that keep flights running on time. While these efforts may not always be visible, they are central to Akasa Experience, ensuring that every journey is safe, efficient, and pleasant.

Through this initiative, Akasa Air is building its own tradition of honouring the people who make air travel possible, not only acknowledging their operational excellence but also their passion, empathy, and service excellence mindset.

At the heart of Akasa Air’s philosophy is the belief that operational excellence directly translates into service excellence. Airport Stars Day is not only a tribute to the past and present contributions of airport staff, but also a commitment to nurturing a culture of appreciation for the future. By creating meaningful occasions to celebrate its people, Akasa Air reinforces its position as India’s most employee-centric airline that believes true success is built on the passion and dedication of its teams, both in the air and on the ground.

Watch the Airport Stars Day video: Akasa Air on Instagram