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&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;New page&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;{{Short description|Indian low-cost airline}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Infobox airline&lt;br /&gt;
| airline = Akasa Air&lt;br /&gt;
| logo = Akasa Air logo.svg&lt;br /&gt;
| logo_size = 250px&lt;br /&gt;
| fleet_size = 19&lt;br /&gt;
| destinations = 16&lt;br /&gt;
| IATA = QP&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Akasa Air announces IATA code &amp;#039;QP&amp;#039;|url=https://zeenews.india.com/aviation/akasa-air-announces-airline-code-qp-plans-to-start-commercial-flights-soon-2464552.html|access-date=2022-05-17|website=Zee News}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
| ICAO = AKJ&lt;br /&gt;
| callsign = AKASA AIR&lt;br /&gt;
| parent = SNV Aviation Pvt. Ltd&lt;br /&gt;
| founded = {{Start date and age|2021|12||df=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
| commenced = {{Start date and age|2022|08|07|df=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;url=https://www.akasaair.com/contact-us&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
| key_people = {{Unbulleted_list|Vinay Dube &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;{{small|([[Organizational founder|Founder]], [[Director (business)|MD &amp;amp; CEO]])&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AkasaAirTeam&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Akasa Air Executive Committee|url=https://www.akasaair.com/leadership|access-date=2022-07-20|website=Akasa Air}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;}}|[[Aditya Ghosh]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;{{small|(Co-founder)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AkasaAirTeam&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
| aoc = &lt;br /&gt;
| bases = {{Unbulleted_list|&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]]&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Moneycontrol 2022&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{cite web | title=Why Akasa Air chose Mumbai and Bengaluru for its inaugural flights | website=Moneycontrol | date=2022-07-22 | url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/why-akasa-air-chose-mumbai-and-bengaluru-for-its-inaugural-flights-8871111.html | access-date=2022-07-23}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Kempegowda International Airport|Bengaluru]]&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Moneycontrol 2022&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{cite web | title=Why Akasa Air chose Mumbai and Bengaluru for its inaugural flights | website=Moneycontrol | date=2022-07-22 | url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/why-akasa-air-chose-mumbai-and-bengaluru-for-its-inaugural-flights-8871111.html | access-date=2022-07-23}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
| website = {{URL|www.akasaair.com}}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Akasa Air,&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; a brand of SNV Aviation Private Limited,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Akasa Air Orders 72 Fuel-Efficient 737 MAX Airplanes to Launch Service in Fast-Growing Indian Market|url=https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2021-11-16-Akasa-Air-Orders-72-Fuel-Efficient-737-MAX-Airplanes-to-Launch-Service-in-Fast-Growing-Indian-Market|access-date=2022-02-21|website=MediaRoom}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; is an Indian [[Low-cost carrier|low-cost]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Akasa Air not ultra low cost; will seek nod to fly international routes next summer: Vinay Dube|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/akasa-air-not-ultra-low-cost-will-seek-nod-to-fly-international-routes-next-summer-vinay-dube/ar-AASEWjZ?ocid=msedgntp|access-date=2022-01-12|website=www.msn.com}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; airline headquartered in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. It was founded by Vinay Dube and Aditya Ghosh with investor [[Rakesh Jhunjhunwala]] (1960–2022) holding a 46% stake in the airline.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Moneycontrol 2021&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{cite web | title=Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-promoted Akasa Air&amp;#039;s Holding Company SNV Aviation Registered Using Vinay Dubey&amp;#039;s Address | website=Moneycontrol | date=2021-08-04 | url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/snv-aviation-registered-to-vinay-dubeys-personal-address-shows-data-from-registrar-of-companies-7277351.html | access-date=2021-08-06}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Money control 2021&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{cite web|date=2021-08-04|title=Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-promoted Akasa Air Gets No-objection Certificate From Civil Aviation Ministry, DGCA: Reports|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/rakesh-jhunjhunwalas-promoted-akasa-air-gets-no-objection-certificate-from-civil-aviation-ministry-dgca-reports-7256881.html|access-date=2021-08-06|website=Moneycontrol}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The airline began commercial operation with its first flight service from [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]] to [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport|Ahmedabad]] on 7 August 2022, after receiving its first [[Boeing 737 MAX 8]] aircraft.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=August 7, 2022 |first=Manju |last=V.|title=Akasa Air: India&amp;#039;s newest airline debuts with Mumbai-Ahmedabad flight|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/akasa-air-indias-newest-airline-debuts-with-mumbai-ahmedabad-flight/articleshow/93410284.cms |access-date=2022-08-08 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The CEO of Akasa Air, Vinay Dube, stated that Akasa&amp;#039;s goal is to have 18 aircraft by the end of 2022, and to add 12-14 aircraft per year. He also said Akasa Air&amp;#039;s fleet size should be approximately 72 aircraft within 5 years.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|title=Akasa Air plans to launch first flight in June|url=https://www.siasat.com/akasa-air-plans-to-launch-first-flight-in-june-2296744/|website=www.siasat.com|date=26 March 2022 |access-date=26 March 2022}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Dube stated that the airline will initially have services from [[Metropolitan area|metro]] cities to [[Classification of Indian cities|tier-2]] and [[Classification of Indian cities|tier-3]] cities, as well as operating flights to major cities across [[India]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|title=Akasa Air eyes June launch|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/business/akasa-air-eyes-june-launch/cid/1857742|website=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=26 March 2022}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news|title=Indian Indian budget airline Akasa plans first commercial flight in June|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/indian-budget-airline-akasa-plans-first-commercial-flight-in-june/articleshow/90445372.cms|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=26 March 2022}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The airline currently has 19 aircraft flying to 16 destinations, with an order for additional 56 aircraft with plans to launch one more destination.&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Founding and launch (2021 - Present) ===&lt;br /&gt;
During March 2021, reports surfaced that Vinay Dube the former CEO of [[Jet Airways]] and [[Go First]] planned to launch a new [[low-cost carrier]] in India with former Go First [[Chief Commercial Officer|Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)]], Praveen Iyer and Head of Flight Operations, Nikhil Ved.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|date=2021-03-19|title=Jet Airways&amp;#039; ex-CEO Is Reportedly Looking To Start Another Airline|url=https://simpleflying.com/jet-airways-ceo-new-airline/|access-date=2021-11-17|website=Simple Flying|language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|date=2021-03-18|title=Vinay Dube, ex-CEO of Jet Airways and GoAir, plans to launch new domestic airline by end of 2021-India News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/vinay-dube-ex-ceo-of-jet-airways-and-goair-plans-to-launch-new-domestic-airline-by-end-of-2021-9434831.html|access-date=2021-11-17|website=Firstpost|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The airline will be a brand of the SNV Aviation Private Limited.&lt;br /&gt;
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In July 2021, India billionaire trader [[Rakesh Jhunjhunwala]] invested {{currency|35|USD}} million for a 40% stake in the carrier.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Airline&amp;#039;s $9 Billion Order For Boeing 737s|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/akasa-boeing-737-max-rakesh-jhunjhunwala-akasa-air-backed-by-investor-rakesh-jhunjhunwala-orders-boeing-737-jets-2613194|access-date=2021-11-17|website=NDTV.com}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|last=Shukla|first=Tarun|title=Akasa Air&amp;#039;s take-off: with the Big Bull in cockpit, the low-cost airline has no room for mistakes|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/prime/transportation/akasa-airs-take-off-with-the-big-bull-in-cockpit-the-low-cost-airline-has-no-room-for-mistakes/primearticleshow/85159473.cms|access-date=2021-11-17}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Aditya Ghosh owns 10% of the airline while Vinay Dube owns 31% of the airline.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=2022-08-14 |title=What Is The Future Of Akasa Air After Founder Rakesh Jhunjhunwala&amp;#039;s Death? |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/business/rakesh-jhunjhunwala-death-what-is-the-future-of-akasa-air-after-founder-rakesh-jhunjhunwala-s-death--news-216344 |access-date=2022-08-28 |website=www.outlookindia.com |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Rakesh later increased his investment in the airline to 46%.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Manish |first=Sai |date=2022-08-22 |title=Before his death, Jhunjhunwala &amp;amp; family became Akasa&amp;#039;s biggest shareholders |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/before-death-rakesh-jhunjhunwala-family-became-akasa-air-biggest-shareholders-122082200250_1.html |access-date=2022-08-28 |website=www.business-standard.com |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; It received a [[No Objection Certificate]] from the [[Ministry of Civil Aviation (India)|Ministry of Civil Aviation]] in October 2021.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Sharma 2021&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{cite web | last=Sharma | first=Anu | title=Rakesh Jhunjhunwala&amp;#039;s Akasa Air gets NOC from Aviation Ministry, aims flight take off by 2021 end | website=CNBCTV18 | date=2021-08-04 | url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/aviation/rakesh-jhunjhunwala-promoted-akasa-air-gets-noc-from-civil-aviation-ministry-dgca-10247271.htm | access-date=2021-08-06}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|title=Rakesh Jhunjhunwala&amp;#039;s Akasa Air gets NOC from Ministry of Civil Aviation|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/industry/article/rakesh-jhunjhunwala-s-akasa-air-gets-noc-from-ministry-of-civil-aviation/822616|website=www.timesnownews.com|date=11 October 2021 |access-date=13 October 2021}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Logo and livery===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Akasa Air logo with slogan.png|thumb|Akasa Air’s logo with their tagline]]&lt;br /&gt;
On 22 December 2021, the airline unveiled its brand identity and logo, with the tagline &amp;#039;&amp;#039;It&amp;#039;s Your Sky&amp;#039;&amp;#039;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|title=Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air unveils aircraft livery|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/rakesh-jhunjhunwala-backed-akasa-air-unveils-aircraft-livery/articleshow/88434414.cms|website=www.timesofindia.com|date=22 December 2021|access-date=22 December 2021}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|title=India&amp;#039;s newest carrier Akasa Air unveils brand logo. 5 things to know|url=&lt;br /&gt;
https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/indias-newest-carrier-akasa-air-unveils-brand-logo-5-things-to-know-101640172673060.html|website=www.hindustantimes.com|date=22 December 2021|access-date=22 December 2021}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The symbol &amp;#039;rising A&amp;#039; a part of their [[logo]], was inspired by elements from the sky including the warmth of the rising sun, the effortless flight of a bird and the dependability of an aircraft wing.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|date=2021-12-23|title=Akasa Air unveils livery for its planes, top things to know about Rakesh Jhunjhunwala backed airline|url=https://zeenews.india.com/mobility/akasa-air-unveils-logo-livery-for-its-planes-top-things-to-know-about-rakesh-jhunjhunwala-backed-airline-2421841.html|access-date=2022-01-04|website=Zee News|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The colors of their brand  &amp;#039;Sunrise Orange&amp;#039; and &amp;#039;Passionate Purple&amp;#039; were chosen, reflecting the airline&amp;#039;s warm, youthful, and respectful nature.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|date=2021-12-22|title=Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air unveils its brand identity|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/rakesh-jhunjhunwala-backed-akasa-air-unveils-its-brand-identity-121122200789_1.html|access-date=2022-02-24}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; In early July 2022, the airline unveiled its [[Uniform|crew uniform]] which was widely praised for its unique design. The uniform design incorporated a fusion of modern designs with Indian designs. It became the first airline to introduce sneakers made of recycled rubber, and the first in [[India]] overall to introduce trainers for cabin crew as well.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=2022-07-04 |title=Exclusive: Akasa Air Reveals its Flight Crew Uniforms – First Airline to do so in India? |url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2022/07/04/exclusive-akasa-air-reveals-its-flight-crew-uniforms-first-airline-to-do-so-in-india/ |access-date=2022-07-05 |website=Aviation A2Z |language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Commencement of operation===&lt;br /&gt;
On 7 July 2022, the airline received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from [[Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)|DGCA]] after completing the required proving flights.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|title=Akasa Air Gets License From DGCA|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/news-reel/video/akasa-air-gets-license-from-dgca-341096-2022-07-11|website=www.businesstoday.in|access-date=8 July 2022}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; On 22 July 2022, Akasa Air started Flight Booking on its website.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=2022-07-22 |title=Akasa Air Starts Flight Bookings on its New Website |url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2022/07/22/akasa-air-starts-flight-bookings-on-its-new-website/ |access-date=2022-07-22 |website=Aviation A2Z |language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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On 7 August 2022, the airline operated its first commercial flight between [[Mumbai]] and [[Ahmedabad]] with 28 flights per week. From 13 August 2022.The inaugural event was heavily covered by mainstream media and the Indian aviation community. Notable aviation enthusiasts, youtubers and bloggers from across the globe and all over the country like Josh Cahill, Sriram Hariharan, Utkarsh Thakkar, Dev Gandhi among many others flew on the inaugural flight. Initially, the airline will operate flights with two [[Boeing 737 MAX]] aircraft.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Akasa Air to start flights from August 7 |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/business/akasa-air-to-start-flights-from-august-7/cid/1876049 |access-date=23 July 2022 |work=www.telegraphindia.com}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; With plans to add an aircraft every 2 weeks.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:0&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Cite web |author=Saurabh Sinha|date=Aug 17, 2022 |title=Akasa News: Akasa Air &amp;#039;well-capitalised&amp;#039;, to add one aircraft every two weeks {{!}} India Business News  |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/akasa-air-to-add-one-aircraft-every-two-weeks/articleshow/93614917.cms |access-date=2022-08-19 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Data Breach ===&lt;br /&gt;
On 25 August 2022, Akasa Air suffered a data breach. The airline on 28 August 2022 reported to the CERT-In that user information limited to names, gender, email addresses and phone numbers may have been viewed by unauthorized individuals however no travel-related information, travel records or payment information was compromised.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Important update from Akasa Air |url=https://www.akasaair.com/en/news-room/akasa-press-releases/important-update-from-akasa-air |access-date=2022-08-28 |website=www.akasaair.com}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Akasa Air Suffers Data Breach, Apologizes To Customers |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/akasa-air-data-breach-akasa-air-suffers-data-breach-apologizes-to-customers-3294084 |access-date=2022-08-28 |website=NDTV.com}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news |others=PTI |date=2022-08-28 |title=Akasa Air suffers data breach |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/akasa-air-suffers-data-breach/article65822080.ece |access-date=2022-08-28 |issn=0971-751X}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Destinations ==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|List of Akasa Air destinations}}&lt;br /&gt;
As of July 2023, Akasa Air operates to 16 destinations across [[India]], with plans to launch international flights by the end of the year.    &lt;br /&gt;
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On July 22 Akasa announced its first destinations and opened bookings for them as well. The airline&amp;#039;s first commercial flight was on August 7, 2022 between [[Ahmedabad]] and [[Mumbai]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|title= Akasa Air ticket sales opens, India&amp;#039;s newest airline set to fly|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/akasa-air-ticket-sales-opens-india-s-newest-airline-set-to-fly-101658470677682-amp.html |website=www.hindustantimes.com|date= 22 July 2022 |access-date=22 July 2022}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Most flights are operated through their operating bases at [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bengaluru]] and [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news |agency=Reuters |date=2022-08-07 |title=India&amp;#039;s newest budget carrier Akasa begins commercial operations |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/indias-newest-budget-carrier-akasa-begins-commercial-operations-2022-08-07/ |access-date=2022-08-07}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The airline currently flies to 17 destinations, with plans to launch operations to one more destination.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Akasa Air Adds Bagdogra, Bhubaneshwar To Its Network; Now Connects 16 Cities |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/akasa-air-adds-bagdogra-bhubaneshwar-to-its-network-now-connects-16-cities/ar-AA18DQXD |access-date=2023-03-15 |website=MSN |language=en-IN}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; There are also plans to launch international flights by 2023 ending after completing the mandated 20 aircraft in fleet requirement.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news |title=Akasa Air announces two new routes, new flights: Check here for details |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/akasa-air-announces-two-new-routes-new-flights-check-here-for-details/articleshow/93317698.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2022-09-28}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Fleet ==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Akasa Air VT-YAA.jpg|thumb|right|Akasa Air&amp;#039;s first [[Boeing 737 MAX 8]] aircraft, registered as VT-YAA]]&lt;br /&gt;
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{{As of|2023|7}}, Akasa Air operates an all-[[Boeing 737 MAX]] fleet composed of the following aircraft:&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Akasa Air Fleet Details and History |url=https://www.planespotters.net/airline/Akasa-Air?refresh=1 |access-date=2023-05-19 |website=www.planespotters.net}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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!Aircraft&lt;br /&gt;
!In service&lt;br /&gt;
!Orders&lt;br /&gt;
!Passengers&lt;br /&gt;
!Notes&lt;br /&gt;
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| rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; |[[Boeing 737 MAX 8]]&lt;br /&gt;
| rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;| 19&lt;br /&gt;
| rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; |4&lt;br /&gt;
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| rowspan=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot; |&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{cite web |title=Akasa Air to buy 4 more Boeing 737 Max planes; &amp;#039;three-digit&amp;#039; aircraft order this year |url=https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/business/2496017-akasa-air-to-buy-4-more-boeing-737-max-planes-three-digit-aircraft-order-this-year |accessdate=21 June 2023 |work=Devdiscourse}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=2021-11-16 |title=Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air signs $9 bn deal for 72 Boeing 737 Max planes |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/jhunjhunwala-backed-akasa-air-signs-9-bn-deal-for-72-boeing-737-max-planes-121111601216_1.html |access-date=2022-07-24 |website=Business Standard |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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|174&lt;br /&gt;
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|[[Boeing 737 MAX#737 MAX 200|Boeing 737 MAX 200]]&lt;br /&gt;
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!19&lt;br /&gt;
!57&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Fleet Development ===&lt;br /&gt;
On 16 November 2021, Akasa Air ordered 72 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft valued at nearly $9 billion in list prices at the [[Dubai Airshow|2021 Dubai Airshow]]. The order consists of [[Boeing 737 MAX#737 MAX 8|737 MAX 8]] and the higher-capacity [[Boeing 737 MAX#737 MAX 200|737 MAX 200]] variants.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Akasa Air Orders 72 Fuel-Efficient 737 MAX Airplanes to Launch Service in Fast-Growing Indian Market |url=https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2021-11-16-Akasa-Air-Orders-72-Fuel-Efficient-737-MAX-Airplanes-to-Launch-Service-in-Fast-Growing-Indian-Market |access-date=2021-11-17 |website=MediaRoom}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Akasa Air has partnered with Griffin Global Asset Management for a sale-leaseback agreement which includes 5 of their [[Boeing]] 737 MAX aircraft.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=2022-06-09 |title=Exclusive News: Akasa Air thrill to Partner with Griffin to lease Five B737-8 {{sic|nolink=yes|Aircrafts}} |url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2022/06/09/akasa-air-partnered-with-griffin-to-lease-five-b737-aircrafts/ |access-date=2022-06-13 |website=Aviation A2Z |language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; It took the delivery of their first Boeing 737-8 on 16 June 2022.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Akasa Air takes delivery of first 737 Max aircraft from Boeing in US |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/akasa-air-takes-delivery-of-first-737-max-aircraft-from-boeing-in-us-122061600369_1.html |access-date=21 June 2022}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The airline currently has a plan to add an aircraft every 2 weeks.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:02&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Cite web |author=Saurabh Sinha |date=Aug 17, 2022 |title=Akasa News: Akasa Air &amp;#039;well-capitalised&amp;#039;, to add one aircraft every two weeks {{!}} India Business News |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/akasa-air-to-add-one-aircraft-every-two-weeks/articleshow/93614917.cms |access-date=2022-08-19 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; During the 2023 Paris Air Show the airline ordered another 4 aircraft and specified the breakdown of the order.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=2023-06-21 |title=Akasa Air places order for 4 more Boeing 737 Max jets; three-digit aircraft order likely by 2023-end |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/industry/aviation/story/akasa-air-places-order-for-4-more-boeing-737-max-jets-three-digit-aircraft-order-likely-by-2023-end-386521-2023-06-21 |access-date=2023-06-21 |website=Business Today |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Services ==&lt;br /&gt;
Being a low cost airline, Akasa Air operates an all economy configuration in their [[Boeing 737 MAX|Boeing 737 Max]] variants, with a total of 189 or 174 passengers in -8 variant and 197 in -200 variant.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=India&amp;#039;s new low-cost carrier Akasa Air takes off |url=https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/31838-india-s-new-low-cost-carrier-akasa-air-takes-off |access-date=2022-08-11 |website=www.aerotime.aero |date=9 August 2022 |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news |date=2022-08-07 |title=In Pics: All about Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-owned low cost airline Akasa Air |url=https://www.livemint.com/photos/in-pics-all-about-rakesh-jhunjhunwala-owned-low-cost-airline-akasa-air-11659853881777.html |access-date=2022-08-11 |work=LiveMint |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; To keep fares at a low price, the airline does not provide any in-flight meal, however the airline operates Café Akasa, its own catering service where passengers can purchase food on board.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Cafe Akasa |website=Akasa Air |url=https://www.akasaair.com/add-ons/food-beverage |access-date=2022-08-11}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The airline has no In Flight Entertainment system. The airline offers passengers the &amp;quot;Flexi premium services&amp;quot; where passengers get food, seat selection, priority and lower costs for date changes and cancellations. This service is similar to other [[List of airlines of India|Low Cost Carriers in India.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Akasa Air has partnered with Blue Ribbon Bags (BRB), providing delayed luggage protection services. It offers its customers delayed baggage protection services. This add-on service available at a fee of INR 95 per passenger will offer a compensation of Rs. 19,000 per bag (up to 2 bags) in case the check-in bag is delayed or lost beyond 96 hours, following the submission of complaint.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news |date=2023-04-12 |title=Akasa Air partners with Blue Ribbon Bags for delayed baggage protection service |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/akasa-air-partners-with-blue-ribbon-bags-for-delayed-baggage-protection-service/articleshow/99429925.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-04-13 |issn=0971-8257}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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