Akasa Air: News
08 Apr 2024
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)'What if I'm carrying bomb': 2 arrested at Delhi airport
Two men from Rajkot, Gujarat were detained at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on April 5, officials said on Monday.
30 Jan 2024
BangaloreBengaluru man recounts 'horrible pet travel' on Akasa Air flight
A Bengaluru man has shared his troubling experience during a recent Akasa Air flight from Ahmedabad to the Karnataka capital along with his pet dog.
18 Jan 2024
Boeing 737Akasa Air buys 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Akasa Air has ordered 150 Boeing 737 MAX narrow-body planes.
09 Jan 2024
Directorate General of Civil AviationPart found missing in Indian Boeing 737 MAX aircraft: DGCA
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday said that a "missing washer" was found in an Indian Boeing 737 MAX airplane during a fleet inspection.
26 Dec 2023
Jay BhanushaliJay Bhanushali slams Akasa Air for this reason; airline reacts
TV actor-host Jay Bhanushali has expressed frustration with an airline's poor handling of a flight delay.
15 Dec 2023
SpiceJetAkasa Air most punctual airline in November, SpiceJet least reliable
In November, Akasa Air achieved an impressive on-time performance of 78.2%, making it the most punctual carrier, as per the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
27 Sep 2023
Bombay High CourtBombay HC to hear Akasa Air's pilot resignation dispute
The Bombay High Court has granted permission to hear Akasa Air's plea against five pilots who left the company without fulfilling their notice period obligations.
20 Sep 2023
Rakesh JhunjhunwalaReasons why Akasa Air is in a 'state of crisis'
Akasa Air has recently found itself facing a storm of challenges.
20 Sep 2023
Ministry of Civil AviationAkasa Air granted permission to undertake international flights
The civil aviation ministry has approved Akasa Air's request to launch international flights.
01 Aug 2023
BoeingAkasa Air gets Asia's first Boeing 737 MAX 8-200
Akasa Air has become the first Asian airline to add the Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 to its fleet, marking a significant milestone in its growth and expansion plans.
17 May 2023
Bengaluru AirportMan arrested for smoking 'beedi' on Akasa Air's Ahmedabad-Bengaluru flight
A 56-year-old man was arrested after being caught smoking a beedi on an Akasa Air flight from Ahmedabad to Bengaluru.
07 Aug 2022
MumbaiAkasa Air's first flight takes off from Mumbai to Ahmedabad
The first flight of Akasa Air between Mumbai and Ahmedabad took off on Sunday, as it was officially launched by the Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Minister of State General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd.).
22 Jul 2022
Rakesh JhunjhunwalaAkasa Air opens bookings for flights starting August 7
Akasa Air, India's latest airline founded by billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, started booking tickets for its much-hyped commercial flight on August 7.
04 Jul 2022
Rakesh JhunjhunwalaAkasa Air boasts new crew uniforms as youthful, eco-friendly
Akasa Air, India's newest airline founded by billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, unveiled the first look at its airline staff uniform.