The Latest Breaking News from Akasa Air

Why Is Apple Pay Stuck in India While the World Taps and Pays?

Apple Pay promises simple tap and pay convenience, but in India this experience is still not available. Despite millions of iPhone users and India’s global leadership in digital payments, Apple Pay has not yet entered daily use. Many users feel confused when they see Apple Pay logos online but cannot…

MyLifeXP · Jan 21

Indigo: Why India is held hostage by one airline

It was October 1988. Me, my mother, and my younger sister were supposed to fly in an Indian Airlines flight, from Ranchi, in what was then Bihar, to Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir, with an overnight stop at Delhi, to attend my father’s younger brother’s wedding.

Newslaundry · Dec 6, 2025

What’s behind bomb threats that have disrupted 100 flights in India?

Bomb scares have thrown Indian aviation into turmoil by forcing emergency diversions, landings, and evacuations of flights

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024

Cochin airport summer schedule to have 1,628 operations a week

Cochin International Airport's summer schedule includes 1,628 weekly operations, with increased services to domestic and international destinations.

The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024

Pet parent alleges ‘horrible’ experience on Akasa Air flight; airline clarifies

A pet parent, who was travelling from Ahmedabad to Bengaluru, with a Shih Tzu on an Akasa Air flight has alleged that he had a “horrible” experience due to the “indifferent attitude” of the airport, airline staff, and CISF personnel. The airlines, meanwhile, clarified on some of the allegations.

The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024

India's Akasa Air Orders 150 Boeing Planes: CEO

India's newest airline, Akasa Air, said Thursday it has ordered 150 Boeing 737 MAX planes as it looks to bolster its fleet and kick off international operations.

International Business Times · Jan 18, 2024

Hyderabad airport tops on-time performance for Vistara, SpiceJet and AIX Connect in December

Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) emerges as the best On-Time Performance (OTP) airport for multiple airlines.

The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024

The controversy over Boeing’s bestselling 737 MAX and its impact in India | Data

Boeing's 737 MAX faces setbacks as cabin panel blows out, leading to emergency landings and grounding of planes.

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

‘Washer’ missing on a Boeing 737 MAX-8 plane of Indian airline: DGCA

Rectification recommended by Boeing was carried out before clearing the aircraft for flight operations, the DGCA said. It did not name the Indian airline that reported the missing washer. Three Indian airlines — Akasa Air, SpiceJet, and Air India Express — operate 737 MAX-8 planes.

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024

With more travellers, planes, airports, 'bullishness' greets slightly clouded-aviation skies

A “bullishness” greets the skies as more passengers are set to step into airports and more aircraft, including A350s, are ready to carry them in expanding routes in 2024

The Hindu · Dec 31, 2023