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Akasa Air launches loyalty programme 'Akasa Elevate' as airline turns 4
The loyalty programme called 'Akasa Elevate' will enable members to earn points on eligible flights and ancillary products and services
 "Akasa Air launches loyalty programme 'Akasa Elevate' as airline turns 4")
Demand strong despite macro challenges, says Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube
Akasa Air sees resilient travel demand despite rising fuel and forex costs, while betting on new airports and long-term expansion
 "Demand strong despite macro challenges, says Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube")
India needs more competition in aviation, says Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube
The remarks from the founder and CEO of the nearly four-year-old Akasa Air comes against the backdrop of reports that the government is looking at allowing airport operators to own airlines
Akasa Air eyes ₹1,050 crore fundraise as Iran war drives up costs
Akasa Air is seeking to raise about ₹1,050 crore through equity and debt to cushion the impact of the Iran conflict, which has disrupted flights and driven up jet fuel costs
 "Akasa Air eyes ₹1,050 crore fundraise as Iran war drives up costs")
7 of India's busiest airports saw departing seat capacity dip in June
Seven of India's busiest airports and eight of its largest overseas markets saw departing seat capacity shrink in June
 "7 of India's busiest airports saw departing seat capacity dip in June")
Akasa Air plans to operate flights under UDAN scheme, says CEO Vinay Dube
The airline aims to increase capacity by 30 per cent in this financial year, and the capacity growth would be in the range of 30-40 per cent in the next 4-5 years
 "Akasa Air plans to operate flights under UDAN scheme, says CEO Vinay Dube")
Akasa Air, SpiceJet warn of flight disruptions amid adverse weather
Akasa Air warned of possible delays across its network due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai, while SpiceJet flagged weather-related disruptions in Dharamshala
 "Akasa Air, SpiceJet warn of flight disruptions amid adverse weather")
Akasa Air retains 30-40% growth target despite headwinds: CFO Ankur Goel
The airline also aims to expand its passenger-handling capacity by more than 30 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in financial year 2027 (FY27)
Akasa Air plans IPO in next 2-4 yrs; share sale is 'question of when': CFO
After taking to the skies in August 2022, the airline is slowly expanding its presence and currently flies to 34 destinations, including 7 international cities
Akasa Air eyes 30% capacity growth in FY27 despite geopolitical risks
The airline, which has been flying for nearly four years, currently has a fleet of 39 Boeing 737 MAX planes and around 25 per cent of its capacity is deployed in international routes
 "Akasa Air eyes 30% capacity growth in FY27 despite geopolitical risks")
Akasa Air starts flight services to Noida airport from Navi Mumbai
The airline will operate seven flights a week to the greenfield airport
 "Akasa Air starts flight services to Noida airport from Navi Mumbai")
Akasa Air gains ground as rivals cut flights amid Iran war disruption
Akasa Air, which was founded during the coronavirus pandemic and made its first commercial flight in 2022, operated 10,109 flights in March and April 2026
 "Akasa Air gains ground as rivals cut flights amid Iran war disruption")
Akasa Air sets up entity for aircraft financing, leasing in GIFT City
The nearly four-year-old carrier has established Akasa Air Leasing IFSC Private Limited (AALI) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar
Akasa Air aircraft returns to bay after contact by another airline's plane
Akasa's aircraft was stationary when SpiceJet's aircraft made contact with it
 "Akasa Air aircraft returns to bay after contact by another airline's plane")
DGCA initiates investigation into SpiceJet-Akasa Air minor collision
A SpiceJet aircraft made contact with an Akasa Air plane at Delhi airport, forcing passengers to deplane, with no injuries reported; authorities have begun an investigation
 "DGCA initiates investigation into SpiceJet-Akasa Air minor collision")
SpiceJet, Akasa planes collide at Delhi airport, no injuries reported
According to reports, the right winglet of the SpiceJet aircraft was damaged, while the left-hand horizontal stabiliser of the Akasa plane was struck in the collision
Akasa Air to add fuel surcharge on tickets as jet fuel costs soar
The low-cost carrier joins Air India and IndiGo in passing on rising jet fuel costs to passengers, citing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and surging aviation turbine fuel prices
 "Akasa Air to add fuel surcharge on tickets as jet fuel costs soar")
Akasa Air partners with Noida International Airport to set up MRO facility
Under the collaboration, Akasa Air will operate the facility within the airport premises, offering advanced MRO services, supporting a broad spectrum of maintenance activities
Akasa Air unveils long-term incentive plan to retain pilots amid hiring war
Akasa Air has launched a long-term incentive plan offering up to ₹25 lakh for captains to retain pilots amid rising competition in India's fast-growing aviation sector
 "Akasa Air unveils long-term incentive plan to retain pilots amid hiring war")
Air India Express, Akasa add flights to Ahmedabad for T20 World Cup final
Akasa Air will operate special direct flights between Mumbai and Ahmedabad on March 8 and 9, complementing its existing network between the two cities
 "Air India Express, Akasa add flights to Ahmedabad for T20 World Cup final")