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Akasa is also preparing for intensifying competition as its local rivals bulk up | Photo: Bloomberg3 min read Last Updated Jul 31 2024 |
demand for air travel, as Indians get wealthier and countries ease visa restrictions for its citizens.
Akasa is also preparing for
intensifying competition as its local rivals bulk up: Tata Group-owned Air India and Vistara are merging while market leader IndiGo plans to
fly long-haul international routes
Meanwhile, at least a half-dozen overseas carriers such as Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines have added or introduced flights to Indian
cities.
The carrier ordered 150 Boeing 737 Max jets in January, pushing its total order book to 226 jets, due to be delivered over the next
Akasa aims to expand its short-haul international network using its narrowbody fleet that is capable of flying routes of up to six hours
It began overseas operations in March with services to Doha from Mumbai and has added more Gulf destinations including Abu Dhabi and
market, which has seen multiple carriers go bust in recent years
fleet of 24 jets flying 49 routes, Akasa has narrowed in on niche offerings such as allowing pets on board
It has carried 3,700 pets since implementing the policy in Nov
try to introduce new products to entice customers
