• Commences daily direct flights connecting Jeddah with Mumbai
• To commence 2 weekly flights connecting Jeddah with Ahmedabad effective 20^th July
• Now operates 32 weekly international departures

National, 16 July 2024: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline commenced operations to Jeddah, connecting it with Mumbai and Ahmedabad with direct flights. The inaugural flight on 15^th July 2024 departed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai at 1935hrs IST and arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah at 2225AST. Akasa Air now operates daily direct flights connecting Jeddah with Mumbai and will further enhance this connectivity to operate 12 direct flights a week effective 21^st July 2024. The launch of operations from Mumbai will be followed by the commencement of two weekly direct flights connecting Jeddah with Ahmedabad effective 20^th July 2024.

Akasa Air commenced operations in Riyadh in June 2024, and the launch of services to Jeddah further solidifies the airline’s presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, offering enhanced options for air travel between the two countries at affordable fares.

“We are delighted to expand our international network with the launch of operations to Jeddah. The response to our Mumbai-Riyadh route has been encouraging and reflects the need for enhanced connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia. Direct flights connecting Jeddah with Mumbai and Ahmedabad will foster trade and provide further options to pilgrims from India to Jeddah and drive inbound tourism to the country.

Akasa Air has emerged as India’s most dependable airline in a short time. As we rapidly grow our global presence, we remain committed to taking the dependable and affordable Akasa experience to the world.”

Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer

“The launch of operations to Jeddah is yet another stepping-stone in our journey of taking the warm and efficient Akasa experience to the world. Passengers onboard can relish some truly distinguished culinary offerings with our onboard meal service Café Akasa, and enjoy the comfort of our spacious cabins and the convenience of in-seat charging with USB ports on most of our aircraft. Offerings like Skyscore by Akasa and QuietFlights along with the signature service delivered by our crew onboard and on ground will further enhance the inflight experience of our passengers. Moreover, travellers also have the option to choose from a variety of customizable and all-inclusive holiday packages at affordable prices with Akasa Holidays.”

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

As we build a holistic air network, we strive to make every flight a memorable and seamless experience for our passengers. We look forward to hosting travellers 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 forayed into international skies in March 2024, and has rapidly expanded its global footprint since then. The airline currently operates flights to Doha, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Jeddah and has also been granted traffic rights for Kuwait, and Medina (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). 

Akasa Air has introduced multiple quality products and differentiated services to ensure an inclusive, warm, and comfortable flying experience. Its brand-new fleet provides ample legroom and enhanced comfort and comes with USB ports in a majority of aircraft, allowing passengers to charge their gadgets and devices on the go. Café Akasa, the airline’s onboard meal service offers an assortment of healthy and delectable meals, including festive menus and industry-first options such as Kombucha, to offer customers an indulgent gourmet experience in the skies. Travelers can choose to plan their travel with Akasa Holidays which offers customisable and all-inclusive holiday packages at affordable prices.Skyscore by Akasa provides live scores of all major sporting events onboard, and the airline’s Quiet Flights experience offers a restful and undisturbed inflight journey on early morning and late-night flights. In addition, in an endeavour to make travel inclusive, Akasa Air has introduced its safety instruction card and onboard menu card in Braille for persons with visual impairment.

Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational efficiencies and extremely positive customer feedback have made it a preferred carrier in India, serving over 10 million passengers since its launch in August 2022. Akasa Air currently connects with 22 domestic and four 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) and Abu Dhabi (UAE).

Flight schedule:

Flt. Number	From City (Airport)	Departure Time	To City(Airport)	Arrival Time	Operating Days	Non-stop/ Through
Commences 15th July 2024
QP 0561	Mumbai	1935hrs	Jeddah	2225hrs	Daily	Non-Stop
QP 0562	Jeddah	2355hrs	Mumbai	0725hrs	Daily	Non-Stop
Commences 20th July 2024
QP 0563	Ahmedabad	1740hrs	Jeddah	2030hrs	Wed, Sat	Non-Stop
QP 0564	Jeddah	2130hrs	Ahmedabad	0455hrs	Wed, Sat	Non-Stop
Commences 21st July 2024
QP 0559	Mumbai	1745hrs	Jeddah	2030hrs	Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sun	Non-Stop
QP 0560	Jeddah	2130hrs	Mumbai	0500hrs	Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sun	Non-Stop

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 and Jeddah. Additionally, Akasa Air has also been granted traffic rights for Kuwait and Medina (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). Since its inception, Akasa Air has served over 10 million passengers and connects 26 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.

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