AKASA AIR offers direct flights from Bengaluru to Mumbai

Strengthens network with 82 weekly flights starting August 19, 2022

In keeping with a phased approach to growing its network, Akasa Air, India’s newest airline, today announced an additional 28 weekly direct flights on its newly launched sector between Bengaluru and Mumbai starting August 19, 2022. With this, Akasa Air will have completed the inaugural phase of its network development across key cities like Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kochi, and Bengaluru, making a total of 82 weekly flights available within the first few weeks of its operations.

The airline’s network expansion strategy is committed to progressively connecting more cities along new sectors to establish a strong pan-India presence, with a focus on the metro to tier 2 & 3 route connectivity.

On July 22, 2022, Akasa Air opened bookings for ticket sales of its first commercial flight and unveiled its customer experience strategy with several category-first services & product choices for a happy travel experience that is tech-forward, inclusive & environmentally progressive.

Flying with the airline code QP, Akasa Air will begin commercial operations with two aircraft from August 07, 2022. It will add an additional two aircraft each month and by the end of 2023, it will have inducted 18 aircraft. It plans to add another 12 to 14 planes every 12 months, which will make up its order of 72 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, delivered over five years.

Bookings for flights on Akasa Air are available via the Mobile App, Mobile Web & Desktop website www.akasaair.com, through travel agents, and several OTAs across the country. Customers can look out for fare specials being announced as the airline makes its foray into each new sector across the country.

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