Waives handling fee on carriage of musical instruments

National, 17 November 2023: Akasa Air, one of India’s fastest-growing airlines, has taken a significant step to make travel for musicians more affordable by waiving all handling charges related to carriage of musical instruments across its network. Effective since 10 October 2023, this initiative is aimed at supporting musicians and encouraging talent travelling with Akasa Air.

With this waiver, passengers on Akasa Air flights will no longer incur handling fees for carrying musical equipment such as guitars, keyboards, violin, or other musical instruments as part of their extra baggage allowance. In case the musical equipment exceeds the free baggage allowance of one item and/or weighs more than 15 kgs, existing excess baggage charges will be applicable.

Since its launch in August 2022, Akasa Air has carried over 5.9 million revenue passengers and connects with 16 cities across India, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar and Kolkata. Bookings for flights and various customer-friendly add-on services can be made on www.akasaair.com, Android & IOS app, travel agents, and several OTAs across the country. 

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About Akasa Air

Akasa Air is India’s newest and 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 will 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.

With a commitment to being socially responsible, Akasa Air has placed a firm order of 76 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, powered by CFM fuel-efficient, LEAP-1B engines. The 737 MAX family aircraft deliver superior efficiency in reducing fuel use and carbon emissions, fulfilling the airline’s promise of being an environmentally friendly company with the youngest and greenest fleet in the Indian skies.

For more information visit www.akasaair.com