• Reaffirms its commitment to safety in observance of Aviation Security Culture Week

National, 09 August 2024: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, pledges its commitment to safety and security by joining hands with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) to celebrate Aviation Security Culture Week, held from August 5th to 11th, 2024. In adherence to ICAO guidelines, this commemorative initiative aims to intensify collective commitment to maintaining and enhancing security in the aviation industry. The week serves as a reminder that security is everybody’s responsibility, and every individual plays a pivotal role in creating a resilient security environment.

This year’s theme, “Enhancing Passenger Security through Effective Divestment”, underscores the importance of effective screening processes in safeguarding the aviation environment. The initiative is designed to heighten awareness and ensure the implementation of best practices in security screening procedures.

In active participation and support of this initiative, Akasa Air will educate passengers through social media campaigns, airport signage, and SMS messages about effective screening procedures, the importance of not carrying prohibited items, and properly divesting required items before screening.  The airline will also organise on-ground activities at its stations and training facilities with information sessions, digital efforts, and a collective companywide pledge-taking ceremony to raise awareness and encourage responsible behaviour.

“At Akasa Air, our foremost priority is the safety and well-being of our passengers and crew. We recognize that ensuring safe operations is about fostering a proactive, safety-oriented mindset at every level of our organisation. We have partnered with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security to observe Aviation Security Culture Week and reinforce our commitment to aviation safety, security, and excellence. We are dedicated to continuously improving our practices and working collaboratively to uphold the trust placed in us by our valued customers and stakeholders of the industry.”

Vinay Dube, Founder and CEO, 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 City (Kuwait).

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.

For more information visit: www.akasaair.com 

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