Akasa Air expands its presence in Uttar Pradesh; commences operations from Ayodhya, its 3rd city in the state

Launches daily flights connecting Ayodhya with Pune and Delhi 

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, commenced flights from  Ayodhya, operating daily through flights between Pune and Ayodhya via Delhi, with no change of aircraft required. The inaugural flight on 15 February 2024 departed from Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya at 13:35hrs scheduled to arrive at Pune International Airport at 17:50hrs, with a stop at  Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi at 15:05hrs. The flight schedule has been designed keeping in mind passenger convenience during daytime travel.  

Ayodhya, a city with immense spiritual and cultural significance, attracts tourists from across the globe. The launch of flights to Ayodhya will cater to the growing demand for air travel in the region and is in line with Akasa Air’s purpose of seamlessly connecting metros and non-metros across the country. 

Commenting on the announcement, Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer,  of Akasa Air, said, “We are excited to launch operations from Ayodhya, a city steeped in history and spirituality. Ayodhya is set to witness a significant surge in tourism, which will further drive air travel demand in the city. Our daily flights connecting Ayodhya with two major hubs – Pune and Delhi will enhance connectivity and contribute to bolstering the economic development of the region. At Akasa  Air, we are committed to offering a seamless and reliable travel experience at affordable fares, and we  look forward to playing our part in the city’s growth story.” 

Commenting on the launch, Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing & Experience  Officer, Akasa Air said, “We are thrilled to bring the Akasa experience to Ayodhya, a city of profound  cultural and historical importance. Since our inception, we have received immense appreciation for our distinguished and category-defining offerings including Café Akasa and Pets on Akasa, as well as our  signature warm service delivered by our employees on-ground and inflight. We look forward to hosting  travellers from across the country and providing them with a memorable journey onboard.” 

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 high comfort  and comes with USB ports in a 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. Pets on Akasa allows customers to travel with  their pets in the cabin or carry them in cargo based on their weight. 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.  

Since its launch in August 2022, Akasa Air has served over 7.7 million passengers and connects with  20 cities across India, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati,  Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Port Blair,  Ayodhya, Gwalior, and Srinagar. Bookings for flights on Akasa Air are available on its website – 

www.akasaair.com, Android & IOS app as well as through travel agents and several OTAs across the  country. 

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