Akasa Air expands its international presence

Akasa Air has expanded its global presence by adding Jeddah as the second international destination to its network. Starting July 15, 2024, Akasa Air will operate daily direct flights connecting Jeddah with Mumbai and will further enhance this connectivity to operate 12 direct flights a week effective July 21, 2024. The launch of operations from Mumbai will be followed by the commencement of two weekly direct flights connecting Jeddah with Ahmedabad effective July 20, 2024.

Commenting on the announcement, Neelu Khatri, Co-Founder and SVP International, Akasa Air, said, “We are thrilled to expand our presence in the Middle East with the addition of Jeddah to our growing network. We are extremely proud to witness our global footprint grow alongside our domestic services, with the addition of our second global destination within a short time. Jeddah’s unique character defined by its distinct heritage and prominence as a commercial hub has gained immense popularity amongst Indian travellers in the past few years, driving an exponential surge in the demand for air travel between the two countries”. 

Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer further shared, “Our strategically designed connections linking Jeddah with two key Indian cities - Mumbai and Ahmedabad will cater to a variety of tourists, fostering bilateral trade and tourism As India’s leader in on-time performance with steadfast focus on reliability and highest standards of safety, we will continue to augment our global footprint in the coming months, building a holistic air network that provides access to affordable travel and connects people, places, and cultures”.

Commenting on the announcement, Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing and Experience Officer, Akasa Air, said, “We are excited to extend the signature Akasa Experience to Jeddah. Our category re-defining customer offerings will undoubtedly enhance the overall travel experience of tourists on the route. We are confident that travellers will appreciate the industry-first culinary offerings by Café Akasa, our spacious cabins with generous legroom, and in-seat charging with USB ports on most of our aircraft. Our newest offerings such as Skyscore by Akasa and QuietFlights will further elevate their inflight experience. We look forward to delighting our customers with our warm and reliable service and becoming the preferred carrier on the route.”