Akasa Air Launches Daily Flights from Ayodhya, Enhancing Connectivity to Pune and Delhi

Published on February 16, 2024

Akasa Air, the rapidly expanding airline in India, has started its services from Ayodhya, providing daily direct flights between Pune and Ayodhya, with a stopover in Delhi but no need for passengers to change planes. The first flight took off from Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya on 15 February 2024 at 13:35hrs, reaching Pune International Airport at 17:50hrs after stopping at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi at 15:05hrs. The flight times are conveniently scheduled for daytime travel to enhance passenger comfort.

Ayodhya, renowned for its spiritual and cultural heritage, draws visitors worldwide. Introducing flights to this city aims to meet the increasing demand for air travel in the area, aligning with Akasa Air’s mission to connect major cities and smaller regions throughout India.

Commenting on the announcement, Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said, “We are excited to launch operations from Ayodhya, a city steeped in history and spirituality. Ayodhya is set to witness a significant surge in tourism, which will further drive air travel demand in the city.  Our daily flights connecting Ayodhya with two major hubs – Pune and Delhi will enhance connectivity and contribute to bolstering the economic development of the region. At Akasa Air, we are committed to offering a seamless and reliable travel experience at affordable fares, and we look forward to playing our part in the city’s growth story.”

Commenting on the launch, Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing & Experience Officer, Akasa Air said, “We are thrilled to bring the Akasa experience to Ayodhya, a city of profound cultural and historical importance. Since our inception, we have received immense appreciation for our distinguished and category-defining offerings including Café Akasa and Pets on Akasa, as well as our signature warm service delivered by our employees on-ground and inflight. We look forward to hosting travellers from across the country and providing them with a memorable journey onboard.”

Akasa Air is dedicated to providing a comfortable and inclusive travel experience with its modern fleet featuring spacious legroom, USB ports for charging devices, and an onboard meal service, Café Akasa, that serves a variety of healthy and tasty options, including specialty items like Kombucha. The airline also accommodates pet travel and supports visually impaired passengers with Braille safety instruction and menu cards.

Since its debut in August 2022, Akasa Air has flown over 7.7 million passengers and now connects 20 cities across India, marking a significant footprint in the country’s aviation sector.

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