• Opens sale for daily direct flights connecting Kuwait and Mumbai

National, 29 July 2024: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline added Kuwait City as the fifth destination to its expanding global network. Starting 23^rd August 2024, Akasa Air will operate daily direct flights between Kuwait City and Mumbai, in response to the demand for enhanced and affordable connectivity on the route. Bookings for flights are now open on Akasa Air’s website www.akasaair.com, the Android and iOS app and through multiple leading OTAs.

The service will add significant passenger and cargo capacity to the route and will capture the perennial demand for VFR and business travel between India and Kuwait.

“The addition of Kuwait adds further breadth to our international network, strengthening our position as a key player in connecting India and the Middle East. Kuwait and India have historically shared strong bilateral ties, and the launch of a direct service connecting these two major cities will open more avenues for trade and tourism between the two countries. Moreover, with this expansion, the large population of Indians in Kuwait will have greater accessibility to their home country. The connection reflects our commitment to connecting people, places, and cultures with reliable operations and affordable fares, and we look forward to welcoming travelers on board.”

Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air

“India and Kuwait share a deep commitment towards hospitality, and we are delighted to bring our seamless connectivity, reliable on-time performance, and our signature warm and efficient Akasa experience to Kuwait. International travel can get hectic, and passengers on board Akasa Air can look forward to a relaxing and convenient flying experience with our spacious cabins, provision of in-seat charging with USB ports on most of our aircraft, and our Quiet Fights initiative that aims to ensure a restful flight. Our onboard meal service Café Akasa offers distinguished and industry-first culinary options, taking inflight dining up several notches. Customers are at the heart of everything we do, and our resolve towards world-class service excellence continues to strengthen even as we chart our growth. We look forward to hosting travelers on the route and are confident that they will appreciate the Akasa experience like millions of others.”

Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing and Experience Officer, Akasa Air

Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational efficiencies and extremely positive customer feedback have made it a preferred carrier in India, serving over 11 million passengers since its launch in August 2022. Akasa Air currently connects with 22 domestic and five international cities, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Port Blair, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Doha (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi (UAE) and Kuwait.

Flight schedule:

Flt. Number	From	Departure Time	To	Arrival Time	Operating Days	Non-stop/ Through
Commences 23 August 2024
QP 571	Mumbai	19:50hrs	Kuwait	22:00hrs	Daily	Non-stop
QP 572	Kuwait	23:00hrs	Mumbai	05:35hrs	Daily	Non-stop

*All timings are in local time

About Akasa Air: 

Akasa Air is India’s most dependable airline, offering warm and efficient customer service, reliable operations, and affordable fares – all in the Akasa Way. Akasa’s youthful personality, employee-centric philosophy, tech-led approach, and culture of service make this commitment a reality for all Indians. 

The carrier launched its first commercial flight on 07 August 2022 to support the growing demand across India and commenced international operations on 28 March 2024, offering non-stop flights from Mumbai to Doha. This milestone makes it the first Indian airline to fly overseas within a record period of just 19 months. Internationally, Akasa Air operates flights to Doha, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, and Kuwait. Additionally, Akasa Air has also been granted traffic rights for Medina (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). Since its inception, Akasa Air has served over 11 million passengers and connects 27 cities.

With a clear focus on sustained, long-term growth, Akasa Air has placed a firm order of 226 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, powered by CFM fuel-efficient, LEAP-1B engines. It currently operates 24 737 MAX aircraft which delivers superior efficiency in reducing fuel use and carbon emissions. The aircraft also powers a quieter cabin with 40 per cent less noise fulfilling the airline’s promise of being an environmentally progressive company with the youngest and greenest fleet in the Indian skies.

—-