TTT NEWS NETWORK
NEW DELHI, 2 JULY 2024:
Akasa Air, India’s most dependable airline, recently introduced its latest offering, ‘Extra Seat’ enabling a passenger to book an adjacent seat for added privacy and comfort. Passengers can opt for the Extra Seat add-on service onĀ www.akasaair.com, the Akasa Air app, by calling the 24×7 Akasa Care Centre or at the airport ticketing counter.
Passengers today increasingly prioritise comfort and personal space when flying. The introduction of the ‘Extra Seat’ option underscores Akasa Air’s focus on providing a tailored and warm flying experience. Available on both domestic and international flights, this feature caters to diverse passenger preferences, whether they seek extra room to relax or a heightened sense of privacy. Additionally, passengers who opt for the ‘Extra Seat’ service will enjoy an additional 10 kilograms of baggage allowance, further enhancing their travel experience.
Akasa Air has introduced multiple quality products and differentiated services to ensure an inclusive, warm, and comfortable flying experience. Its brand-new fleet provides ample legroom and enhanced comfort and comes with USB ports in a majority of aircraft, allowing passengers to charge their gadgets and devices on the go.Ā CafĆ© Akasa, the airline’s onboard meal service offers an assortment of healthy and delectable meals, including festive menus and industry-first options such as Kombucha, to offer customers an indulgent gourmet experience in the skies.Ā Pets on AkasaĀ allows customers to travel with their pets in the cabin or to carry them in cargo, based on their weight. Skyscore by Akasa provides live scores of all major sporting events onboard, and the airline’s Quiet Flights experience offers a restful and undisturbed inflight journey on early morning and late-night flights. In addition, in an endeavour to make travel inclusive, Akasa Air has introduced its safety instruction card and onboard menu card in Braille for persons with visual impairment. Travelers can also choose to plan their travel withĀ Akasa HolidaysĀ which offers customisable and all-inclusive holiday packages at affordable prices.
Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational efficiencies and extremely positive customer feedback have made it a preferred carrier in India, serving over 10 million passengers since its launch in August 2022. Akasa Air currently connects with 22 domestic cities and four international cities, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Port Blair, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Doha (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and Abu Dhabi (UAE).
About Akasa Air:
Akasa Air is India’s most dependable airline, offering warm and efficient customer service, reliable operations, and affordable fares – all in the Akasa Way. Akasa’s youthful personality, employee-centric philosophy, tech-led approach, and culture of service make this commitment a reality for all Indians.
The carrier launched its first commercial flight on 07 August 2022 to support the growing demand across India and commenced international operations on 28 March 2024, offering non-stop flights from Mumbai to Doha. This milestone makes it the first Indian airline to fly overseas within a record period of just 19 months. Internationally, Akasa Air operates flights to Doha and Riyadh and has opened for sale of tickets to Jeddah (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and Abu Dhabi (UAE). Additionally, Akasa Air has also been granted traffic rights for Kuwait and Medina (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). Since its inception, Akasa Air has served over 10 million passengers and connects 26 cities.
With a clear focus on sustained, long-term growth, Akasa Air has placed a firm order of 226 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, powered by CFM fuel-efficient, LEAP-1B engines. It currently operates 24 737 MAX aircraft which delivers superior efficiency in reducing fuel use and carbon emissions. The aircraft also powers a quieter cabin with 40 per cent less noise fulfilling the airline’s promise of being an environmentally progressive company with the youngest and greenest fleet in the Indian skies.
Add Comment