Page 6 - Latest Updates on Akasa Air
SpiceJet's domestic passenger market share drops below Akasa Air in May
SpiceJet carried 554,000 passengers in May, a drop of about 10 per cent month-on-month (MoM). On the other hand, Akasa Air carried 664,000 passengers in May, a jump of about 14.5 per cent MoM
 "SpiceJet's domestic passenger market share drops below Akasa Air in May")
Only Vistara improved on-time performance in May, shows govt data
While Akasa Air recorded a month-on-month drop in OTP, it retained its top spot on the punctuality chart with a performance of 86.43 percent in May
 "Only Vistara improved on-time performance in May, shows govt data")
Akasa on path to profitability; will launch more int'l flights: Co-founder
In less than two years of taking to the skies, Akasa Air has a fleet of 24 planes and has more than 4,000 employees
 "Akasa on path to profitability; will launch more int'l flights: Co-founder")
Akasa Air expects deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft by 2027
Akasa Air had ordered 150 737 MAX narrow-body planes in January, including the MAX 10 and MAX 8-200 versions. It had not specified how many of each type were ordered
Have stopped hiring pilots as there is sufficient strength: Akasa Air CEO
In September last year, Akasa Air was forced to cancel about 24 daily flights as around 43 pilots abruptly resigned to join rival carriers without serving their mandatory notice periods
 "Have stopped hiring pilots as there is sufficient strength: Akasa Air CEO")
Akasa's Delhi-Mumbai flight diverted to Ahmedabad due to 'security alert'
The aircraft had 186 passengers, 1 infant and six crew members onboard, it said
Akasa Air maintains its lead in monthly punctuality charts, shows data
In March, the airline, with a fleet of 24 planes, achieved the highest average daily OTP of 85.21 percent
Akasa Air now allows carriage of pets weighing up to 10 kg in cabin
In November 2022, the airline introduced the service wherein passengers have been allowed to travel on domestic flights with their cats and dogs in the cabin or cargo, based on their weight
 "Akasa Air now allows carriage of pets weighing up to 10 kg in cabin")
Akasa Air regains top spot in on-time performance chart in March
In March, the new airline maintained an average daily OTP of 85.21 per cent. AIX Connect, which held the top position in February, recorded an OTP of 85.07 per cent in March
 "Akasa Air regains top spot in on-time performance chart in March")
Akasa Air commences int'l operations, inaugural flight from Mumbai to Qatar
Akasa will be rapidly expanding its global footprint in the coming months, the statement said
India has extremely affordable airfares: Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube
On whether there could be disruptions once the revised norms are implemented, he replied in the negative
New FDTL rules: Have enough pilots, won't cancel flights, says Akasa CEO
As of February 2024, the cancellation rate at Akasa Air has been 0.30 per cent, which is the lowest among domestic Indian carriers
 "New FDTL rules: Have enough pilots, won't cancel flights, says Akasa CEO")
Boeing 737 MAX deliveries on track as Akasa goes international: CEO Dubey
Akasa's current fleet includes 24 Boeing aircraft of the total 226 it has on order which are expected to be delivered over 8 years. Dube declined to give a year-wise breakup
CAE signs deal with Akasa Air to train budget carrier's B737 Max pilots
Agreement gives Akasa Air 'access to world's best training facilities' for 15 years
Akasa Air to trim its budget for 2024-25 as part of cost control measures
The carrier, which commenced commercial flights on August 7, 2022, operates more than 20 Boeing 737 Max aircraft
Akasa Air to operate first international flight to Doha on March 28
Currently, 68 flights per week are operated by four carriers between Mumbai and Doha
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Akasa Air to start international ops from March 28; first flight to Doha
Akasa Air Founder and CEO Vinay Dube said its foray into Qatar marks the next phase of growth as it continues the journey towards becoming one of the world's top 30 airlines by the turn of this decade
 "Akasa Air to start international ops from March 28; first flight to Doha")
Will probe incident involving LS member Pragya Singh Thakur: Akasa Air
In a post on X on Friday, Thakur alleged that Akasa Air's duty manager Imran and his associates conspired and tried to cause loss to her
 "Will probe incident involving LS member Pragya Singh Thakur: Akasa Air")
Akasa Air to cancel 4 Mumbai-Bengaluru flights daily from Feb 15-Mar 30
The civil aviation ministry has asked Mumbai airport operator MIAL to cut the number of scheduled flights and also restrict private jet operations for longer hours, according to reports
Akasa Air cancels 10 flights in two days, says it is an 'aberration'
The carrier was not getting adequate slots for training pilots who have joined it, said sources