The newest airline in India, Akasa Air, makes its entry into Telangana official with the addition of Hyderabad as its 13th destination to its rapidly growing network.
Begun from January 25, 2023, the airline would offer daily service between Hyderabad and Bengaluru and Hyderabad and Goa. The inaugural aircraft, QP1415, was planned to arrive at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at 11:25 IST (RGIA). Beginning on February 15, 2023, two more frequencies between Hyderabad and Bengaluru would be introduced, increasing the number of daily departures from Hyderabad to four.
Hyderabad offers easy access to a large base of travellers as a popular aviation transit hub. The arrival of Akasa Air in the metropolis opens the door for new growth trajectories that will help the city’s economy flourish.
Commenting on the start of operations, Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder, and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said, “Commencing operations from Hyderabad, our 13th destination with daily flights to Goa and Bengaluru further strengthens our presence in southern India. A hub for major industries, the city is not only the perfect gateway to the growing demand for business but is also a popular destination for leisure travel. We are pleased with the pace at which we are growing and connecting cities across India.”
Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing & Experience Officer, Akasa Air, said, “We are happy to bring the Akasa experience to Hyderabad and promise to be the most dependable airline flying experience underscored by our unique combination of warm & efficient customer service, reliable operations, and affordable fares which will delight customers and bring a refreshing change to air travel. As we connect cities, people, and cultures, we look forward to creating and delivering memorable travel experiences to our valued customers.”
With the start of the Hyderabad flights, Akasa Air will reach the milestone of over 575 weekly flights on a total of 21 announced routes across 14 cities, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Visakhapatnam, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, and Varanasi. Akasa Air was founded in August 2022.
The airline’s network growth strategy, which includes adding a new aircraft every 15 days to the fleet, will focus on connecting metro areas to tier 2 and tier 3 cities in India. By the end of March 2023, Akasa Air’s fleet size will be 18 aircraft, and over the following four years, the airline will add another 54 aircraft, bringing its total fleet size to 72 aircraft.
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