AVIATION : AKASA AIR TAKES FLIGHT INTO SOUTHEAST ASIA; COMMENCES OPERATIONS TO PHUKET

*Inaugurates conveniently timed daily direct flights between Mumbai and Phuket

*Phuket is Akasa Air’s sixth international destination

TTT NEWS NETWORK

NEW DELHI | 23 SEPTEMBER 2025

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, commenced operations in Phuket, Thailand, connecting it with Mumbai with daily direct flights. The inaugural flight on 20th September 2025 departed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai at 0745 hrs IST arriving at Phuket International Airport at 1435hrs ICT.

The launch marks Akasa Air’s foray into Southeast Asia, a region that will remain central to the airline’s international growth strategy in the years ahead. In an event held at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to flag off the maiden flight, a ceremonial lamp was lit in the presence of Mr. Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Akasa Air and Mr. Naarayan T V, Chief Marketing Officer, Akasa Air, alongside leadership members from Mumbai International Airport Limited.

A special boarding pass was presented to the first passenger on the inaugural flight, and all passengers of the maiden flight were warmly welcomed upon arrival at the Phuket International Airport. Akasa Air will further strengthen its operations to Thailand with the launch of daily direct flights between Bengaluru and Phuket starting 1st October 2025. Akasa Air’s empathetic and youthful personality, employee-friendly culture, customer-service philosophy, and tech-led approach have made it the airline of choice for millions of customers.

Since its inception, Akasa Air has redefined flying in India with its multiple industry-first and customerfriendly offerings. Its brand-new fleet provides ample legroom and enhanced comfort and comes with USB ports in the majority of aircraft, allowing passengers to charge their gadgets and devices on the go. Café 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. Akasa Air offers over 25+ ancillary products to deliver on its promise of exceptional customer service, such as Akasa GetEarly, Seat & Meal Deal, Extra Seat and Akasa Holidays, which offer personalization that is second to none. Consistently enhancing the cabin experience for its customers, Akasa has launched several industry-firsts such as SkyScore by Akasa, SkyLights and QuietFlights.

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, employeecentric philosophy, tech-led approach, and culture of service make this commitment a reality for all Indians. Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational efficiencies and extremely positive customer feedback have made it a preferred carrier in India, serving over 20 million passengers since its launch in August 2022. Akasa Air currently connects with 24 domestic and six international cities, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Sri Vijaya Puram, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Darbhanga, Kozhikode, Doha (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi (UAE) Kuwait City (Kuwait) and Phuket (Thailand).