The Latest Breaking News from Akasa Air

Akasa Air extends Saudi Arabia flight suspension until October 27

Akasa Air has extended the suspension of flights to Riyadh and Jeddah until October 27, 2026. This decision follows the ongoing security concerns in the Middle East and prioritizes passenger safety. Affected passengers will receive full refunds or can reschedule travel without extra costs. Other airlines, including Air India and…

The Economic Times · 7h ago

Air India, AI Express extend temporary suspension of flights to Saudi Arabia until October 24

Air India and Air India Express have extended their suspension of flights to Saudi Arabia until October 24. Bookings issued before October 15 for specific travel dates can benefit from a complimentary date change. Passengers may also opt for rebooking from alternative locations in the GCC region to minimize travel…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

IndiGo cancels Saudi Arabia flights until October 24; Akasa Air extend suspensions

Indian airlines like Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air have suspended flights to Saudi Arabia due to ongoing tensions. IndiGo has announced cancellations for its flights until October 24, 2026, prioritizing customer safety. Similarly, Air India has cancelled its flights until October 17, 2026, providing full refunds to affected passengers.…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Akasa Air extends Riyadh flight cancellation till October 10 amid evolving security situation

Akasa Air and Air India Express have cancelled flights to and from Riyadh until October 10 amid a worsening security situation following attacks on two Saudi airports on October 6 and 7 that killed three people and injured 36. Both airlines are offering affected passengers full refunds or complimentary rescheduling.…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Flying gets costlier from October 9: Air India, Air India Express join Akasa Air in fuel surcharge hike; here's what you'll pay

In a bid to manage escalating operating expenses amidst unpredictable global fuel costs, Air India and Air India Express will update their fuel surcharges for new bookings starting October 9, 2026. For domestic flights, the surcharges will vary from Rs 400 to Rs 1,200, while international routes to North America…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Akasa Air announces new fuel surcharge amid rising ATF prices; check how much passengers will pay

Starting October 9, Akasa Air will implement a fuel surcharge on domestic flights, with charges between Rs 375 and Rs 1,150 based on distance. For international journeys, a standard surcharge of Rs 2,500 will apply to specified locations. This measure aims to mitigate the impact of soaring aviation turbine fuel…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Boeing’s latest 737 MAX glitch hits close to home as Indian airlines bet hundreds of planes on the jet

Boeing identified a software issue affecting 737 MAX aircraft during specific landing scenarios, impacting airlines heavily investing in them. Air India Express and Akasa Air operate around 96 of these aircraft, with hundreds more on order. Boeing is developing a software fix while ensuring pilots can still land safely without…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Akasa Air in talks with Boeing to order 200 737 MAX aircraft: Report

Mumbai-based Akasa Air is negotiating an order for over 200 Boeing 737 MAX jets to boost its operations. This potential order follows their existing unfilled orders for 183 jets and aims to extend their fleet beyond 2032. The airline currently operates 43 Boeing jets and plans a capacity increase by…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

India domestic air passenger traffic declines marginally in Jan-Aug 2026 (YoY): DGCA

India's domestic air passenger traffic declined marginally by 0.18 per cent year-on-year during January-August 2026, as per the data shared by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Akasa Air appoints ex-Dish TV executive Abhishek Gupta as CIO

Akasa Air has appointed Abhishek Gupta as its new Chief Information Officer. Gupta previously served as Corporate Head of IT at Dish TV for several years. He brings over two decades of experience in IT architecture and digital strategy. His expertise includes IT modernization, cloud adoption, and AI deployment. Gupta…

The Economic Times · Sep 22