Akasa Air commences operations from Kozhikode; strengthens footprint in Kerala

National, 3rd October 2025: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, commenced operations from Kozhikode  (Calicut) connecting it with Mumbai with daily direct flights. The maiden flight on 1st October 2025 departed  Kozhikode International Airport at 1955hrs and arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in  Mumbai at 2140hrs. The route fortifies Akasa’s presence in Kerala and offers travellers enhanced accessibility  to the Malabar region. 

Since commencing operations from Kerala in 2022, Akasa Air has progressively scaled its presence in  the state. The airline now operates total 28 weekly departures from Kochi and Kozhikode connecting Kerala with four key destinations across India and beyond – Mumbai, Bengaluru, Jeddah, and Abu  Dhabi. In just under three years, the airline has expanded its capacity through a combination of new  routes and increased frequencies, providing travellers with greater choice and convenience. Kerala  continues to be a priority market in Akasa Air’s growth strategy, and the airline remains focussed on  strengthening air connectivity to support the state’s travel, tourism, and trade sectors. 

At a ceremony held at Kozhikode International Airport to flag off the maiden flight, a ceremonial lamp  was lit in the presence of Akasa Air representatives. The occasion was graced by the leadership of  Kozhikode International Airport, and a special boarding pass was presented to the first passenger on the inaugural flight by senior government officials along with the Akasa Air team. This expansion  complements Akasa Air’s services from Kochi and reinforces the airline’s commitment to serving India’s  diverse regions with reliable and affordable air travel.  

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 customer-friendly  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.  

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