The Latest Breaking News from Akasa Air

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 · 8h ago

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

Taking Your Pet on an Indian Train or Flight: Crate Rules, Paperwork and Routes That Work

What the Airlines Actually AllowIndiGo does not allow pets in the cabin. Air India does, but only on select routes and only for cats and dogs under 7 kg combined weight with the carrier. Akasa Air permits in-cabin pets on domestic sectors with advance notice. Vistara, now merged into Air…

Times Life · Sep 5

Akasa Air expands Southeast Asia footprint with new Vietnam flights

Akasa Air has launched four weekly direct flights between Mumbai and Hanoi, making the Vietnamese capital its seventh international destination. Hanoi is also the airline’s second destination in Southeast Asia after Phuket, expanding travel options between India and Vietnam.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

MIAL to start demolishing part of Mumbai airport's T1 from January 15 next year

Beginning January 2027, Mumbai airport will commence the demolition of a section of Terminal 1. This will result in a redistribution of air traffic towards Terminal 2 and the Navi Mumbai International Airport. Akasa Air has already transitioned its domestic operations to Terminal 2, with plans for international traffic to…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Delayed, lost and mishandled: Air travellers had one big complaint in July, their baggage

Delayed and lost baggage caused the most passenger dissatisfaction in July. This issue accounted for nearly one-third of all airline complaints received. Flight delays and refund problems followed as significant passenger concerns. Airlines resolved most complaints, while IndiGo carried most domestic passengers. Overall passenger traffic showed slight growth from the…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Domestic air passenger traffic slips 4.80 pc to 1.20 crore in Jul: DGCA

Domestic air passenger traffic saw a slight decrease in July compared to last year. All major Indian airlines experienced a drop in their passenger load factors. IndiGo and Air India group increased their market share during the previous month. Akasa Air and SpiceJet witnessed their market share decline. IndiGo reported…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Bengaluru-Pune flight takes 80 mins, but 18-km airport-to-Baner ride takes 1.5 hours: Man reveals what’s wrong with Pune roads

A Bengaluru-to-Pune flight took around 80 minutes, but the journey from the airport to home took longer. Heavy traffic congestion on Pune’s roads significantly delayed travellers reaching their destinations. Residents now set aside extra time for airport commutes due to unpredictable traffic and poor road conditions.

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Akasa Air, AI Express say their B737 planes are not impacted by FAA directive

Indian airlines Akasa Air and Air India Express confirmed their Boeing 737 fleets are not impacted by a recent FAA directive. This directive mandates inspections for potential fuselage cracks on certain Boeing 737 aircraft models. Akasa Air stated its young fleet will not reach inspection thresholds for many years. Air…

The Economic Times · Aug 7