Commences sale for daily flights connecting
Jeddah with Mumbai
Commences 2 weekly direct flights connecting
Jeddah with Ahmedabad
In line with Saudi Arabia’s aim to host 7.5
million Indian visitors over the next seven years
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, announced operations
from Jeddah, the second international destination on its network,
further expanding its presence in the Middle East. Starting 15th
July 2024, Akasa Air will operate daily direct flights connecting
Jeddah with Mumbai and will further ramp up this connectivity to
operate 12 direct flights a week effective 21st July 2024. The
launch of operations from Mumbai will be followed by the
commencement of 2 weekly direct flights connecting Jeddah with
Ahmedabad effective 20th July 2024.
Bookings for flights are now open on Akasa Air’s website
www.akasaair.com, Android and iOS app and through multiple leading
OTAs.
Akasa Air was born to make air travel inclusive and affordable
through its commitment to quality product and service excellence.
The airline’s category re-defining offerings and warm and reliable
service have generated an extremely positive response amongst
travellers in India and Doha. With its foray into Jeddah, the
airline aims to extend the Akasa experience to the growing number
of travellers on the routes.
Saudi Arabia witnessed a 50% increase in Indian visitors in
2023, and the launch of direct flights connecting Jeddah with
Ahmedabad and Mumbai will contribute to the country’s aim to host
7.5 million Indian visitors by 2031.
Commenting on the announcement, Neelu Khatri, Co-Founder and
SVP International, Akasa Air said “At Akasa Air, we take pride
in being the fastest-growing, most reliable, customer-centric and
environmentally progressive airline in the world. We are excited to
bring the signature Akasa experience to Jeddah, our second
destination in the Middle East.
Jeddah offers a unique blend of commerce, heritage, and culture,
accentuated by its scenic Red Sea coastline. The city attracts a
diverse range of travellers from India, and the launch of direct
flights connecting Jeddah with two prime Indian cities - Mumbai and
Ahmedabad will foster connectivity between the two regions and also
enable travellers from Saudi Arabia to explore India with our wide
network in the country”.
Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing and
Experience Officer, Akasa Air said Customers are at the heart
of everything we do, and travellers on the route can look forward
to a category re-defining flying experience with our inflight
dining service Café Akasa, spacious cabins with generous legroom,
and in-seat charging facilities with the provision of USB ports in
most of our aircraft. Our newest offerings such as Skyscore
by Akasa and QuietFlights will further elevate their
inflight experience.
As we progress on our journey to become one of the top 30
airlines in the world by the turn of this decade, we will continue
to rapidly expand our footprint to offer our customers a holistic
global air network backed by a world-class travel experience.”
Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer further
shared, “Our strategically designed connections linking Jeddah
with two key Indian cities - Mumbai and Ahmedabad will cater to a
variety of tourists, fostering bilateral trade and tourism. As
India’s leader in on-time performance with a steadfast focus on
reliability and the highest standards of safety, we will continue
to augment our global footprint in the coming months, building a
holistic air network that provides access to affordable travel and
connects people, places, and cultures”.
Akasa Air launched operations in Doha on 28th March 2024, and
the addition of Jeddah to the airline’s network further bolsters
its presence in the Middle East. The airline has also been granted
traffic rights for two other destinations in the Middle East namely
Kuwait, and Riyadh, and will be rapidly expanding its footprint in
the region in the coming months.
With sustainability at the core of Akasa Air's values, the
airline has emerged as one of the greenest and most environmentally
progressive airline in the world. Akasa Air has taken several steps
to reduce its environmental impact, including fuel-efficient
engines, sustainably curated crew uniforms and eco-friendly
inflight meal packaging. It is the only Indian airline to opt out
of the ceremonial water cannon salutes at flight and route
inaugurations to conserve water which has resulted in saving
approximately 3,68,000 litres of water to date.
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.
Skyscore by Akasa provides live scores of all major sporting
events onboard, and the airline’s QuietFlights 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.
Travelers who wish to explore Jeddah can choose to plan their
travel with Akasa Holidays which offers customisable and
all-inclusive holiday packages at affordable prices.
Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational
efficiencies and extremely positive customer feedback have made it
a preferred carrier in India, resulting in average passenger load
factors of over 85% for the past 12 months.
Since its launch in August 2022, Akasa Air has served over 8
million passengers and connects with 24 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), and Jeddah (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia).
Special limited-period flights
In addition to its regular schedule, the airline will also
operate a number of special flights between Mumbai and Jeddah in
June 2024 to ease the underserved route and provide customers with
more options to travel during peak seasons.
Flight schedule:
Flt. Number
From City
(Airport)
Departure Time
To City
(Airport)
Arrival Time
Operating Days
Non-stop/ Through
Special flights- Effective 8th
June 2024 to 21st June 2024
QP 0561
Mumbai
1935hrs
Jeddah
2225hrs
Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
Non-Stop
QP 0562
Jeddah
2355hrs
Mumbai
0725hrs
Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
Non-Stop
Commences 15th July
2024
QP 0561
Mumbai
1935hrs
Jeddah
2255hrs
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
1740hrs
Jeddah
2030hrs
Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sun
Non-Stop
QP 0560
Jeddah
2130hrs
Mumbai
0510hrs
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. Since its inception, Akasa Air has served over 8 million
passengers and connects 24 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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