Akasa Air scales up network, adds Delhi as third base with major route expansion

Akasa Air on Friday announced a major operational expansion with new routes and increased frequencies across its domestic and international network, effective from the winter schedule starting October 27, according to a company statement.

The airline said total departures from Delhi will increase by around 56% compared to Winter 2024, making the capital city Akasa’s third operational base after Bengaluru and Mumbai. The carrier will now operate over 165 weekly departures from Delhi, connecting it with 12 destinations, up from nine earlier.

Praveen Iyer, co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said, “Akasa Air was founded with a vision to democratise air travel in India while contributing meaningfully to the nation’s extraordinary growth story. India continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s most promising aviation markets. This expansion will play a key role in improving connectivity across the country and beyond, supporting mobility, trade, and tourism, while offering travellers enhanced choice and convenience through seamless and thoughtfully curated connections.”

He added, “Our growth is aligned with our goal of becoming one of the top 30 airlines by the turn of this decade. As we expand our wings, we remain committed to connecting people, places and cultures with warmth, dependability, and service excellence that are the hallmarks of Akasa.”