Page 3 - Latest Updates on Akasa Air
Akasa Air to expand fleet to 30, eyes Navi Mumbai and Jewar as key hubs
Started operation just less than three years ago, the airline's passenger traffic more than doubled over the past year
 "Akasa Air to expand fleet to 30, eyes Navi Mumbai and Jewar as key hubs")
Inside Akasa Air's struggles with Boeing delivery delays and idle pilots
The Mumbai-based low-cost airline, Akasa Air, which started operations about three years ago, has a fleet of 27 planes, but has 226 jets - all Boeing 737 MAXs - on order
 "Inside Akasa Air's struggles with Boeing delivery delays and idle pilots")
Akasa Air Holi Sale: Up to 15% off on domestic and international flights
The sale is valid for bookings made between March 10, and March 13, for travel commencing from March 17. It applies to both non-stop and through flights across Akasa Air's extensive network
Domestic air traffic rises 11% in January, IndiGo tops with 65.2% share
Akasa Air and SpiceJet saw their respective market share increased to 4.7 per cent and 3.2 per cent
 "Domestic air traffic rises 11% in January, IndiGo tops with 65.2% share")
Premji Invest, Ranjan Pai family office seek nod for stakes in Akasa Air
PIOF is a Sebi-registered alternative investment fund owned and controlled by Premji Invest, while Claypond is an arm of the Pai family group
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Azim Premji, Ranjan Pai family offices infuse capital into Akasa Air
The airline's net loss more than doubled in 2023-24, soaring to Rs 1,670 crore from Rs 744 crore in the previous year
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No level playing field in allocation of bilateral rights: Akasa Air to govt
Bilateral rights, negotiated between two countries, determine the number of flights allowed between them. Each government then allocates its share to its airlines
 "No level playing field in allocation of bilateral rights: Akasa Air to govt")
Akasa Air well-capitalised, set to expand with new destinations: CEO
The nearly two-and-a-half-year-old Rakesh Jhunjhunwala family-backed Akasa Air currently has a fleet of 27 Boeing 737 Max planes and commanded a 4.6 per cent market share in CY2024
 "Akasa Air well-capitalised, set to expand with new destinations: CEO")
DGCA warns Akasa Air for violating dangerous goods transport regulations
During the inspection, the regulator found that electronic devices containing lithium batteries were being accepted without proper checks or verification of battery power
Section of Akasa Air pilots seeks probe into airline's hiring practices
Among others, these pilots have claimed that some operating crew do not report to work on time and claimed that there are issues with reporting of On Time Performance
Akasa Air appoints Belson Coutinho as COO to oversee operations, growth
Belson Coutinho, a key member of Akasa Air's leadership since 2022, previously served as chief marketing and experience officer before being appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO)
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DGCA takes action against senior Akasa Air pilot for lapses in landing
DGCA in an audit of Akasa Air conducted in October last year found that the pilot had made a hard landing, which means the aircraft had made an abnormal contact with the runway
Section of Akasa Air pilots seeks detailed DGCA audit over training issues
In a detailed communication to the civil aviation ministry and the DGCA on Saturday, the section of pilots has also mentioned that they are in the process of forming a pilots' union at the airline
DGCA suspends Akasa Air's directors of training, flight ops over lapses
The regulator said an audit found that navigation skills of pilots were being conducted on simulators that weren't qualified for that kind of training
Akasa Air's 2025 sale: All-inclusive fares from Rs 1599 for domestic routes
The sale is valid for 'Saver' and 'Flexi' fares on bookings made between 31st December 2024 and 3rd January 2025 for travel starting from 7th January 2025
DGCA slaps Akasa Air with Rs 10 lakh penalty over boarding denial
This is not the airline's first run-in with the regulator. In October, the DGCA imposed a Rs 30 lakh fine on Akasa Air for lapses in pilot training
Akasa Air fined Rs 10 lakh by DGCA for denying boarding to passengers
The DGCA has imposed a Rs 10 lakh fine on Akasa Air for denying boarding to seven passengers on a Bengaluru-Pune flight in September and failing to provide required compensation
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IndiGo leads Indian aviation with record 10 million passengers in November
Indian aviation achieved record-breaking traffic in November, with IndiGo flying over 10 million passengers, Air India crossing 30 lakh, and Akasa Air recording its best month yet
 "IndiGo leads Indian aviation with record 10 million passengers in November")
All-inclusive 1-way fares from Rs 1499: Xmas discount offer from Akasa Air
The sale is valid for 'Saver' and 'Flexi' fares on bookings made between 24 December 2024 and 26 December 2024, for travel starting from 7 January 2025.
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Akasa Air expects to add more planes to its fleet by March 2025: CEO
Amid concerns in certain quarters about virtual duopoly in the Indian aviation market, Akasa Air chief said the airline does not have the luxury of being concerned by things that it does not control
 "Akasa Air expects to add more planes to its fleet by March 2025: CEO")