Akasa Air commences operations in Vietnam; Strengthens footprint in Southeast Asia

Akasa Air commences operations in Vietnam; Strengthens footprint in Southeast Asia

Sep 04: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, today commenced operations in Hanoi, Vietnam, connecting it with Mumbai with four weekly direct flights. The inaugural flight departed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, at 0535 hrs IST arriving at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, at 1200 hrs ICT. This marks Akasa Air’s seventh international destination and expands the airline’s presence in Southeast Asia while strengthening connectivity across region’s one of most high demand travel corridors.

In an event held at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to flag off the maiden flight, a special boarding pass was presented to the first passengers and a ceremonial lamp was lit in the presence of Anand Srinivasan, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, and Bhavin Joshi, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President – Strategy, Akasa Air, along with Mr. Trinh Minh Manh, Ambassador of Vietnam to India, Mr. Le Quang Bien, Consul General of Vietnam, and attendees from Adani Group, CISF, customs, and immigration.

The new service responds to the growing interest among Indian travellers in Vietnam, driven by its distinctive culture, diverse cuisine, scenic landscapes and value-led travel experiences. With direct connectivity from Mumbai, Akasa Air will provide customers with greater choice and accessibility, while supporting the expanding flow of tourism and commerce between India and Vietnam.

Akasa Experience

Akasa Air’s empathetic and youthful personality, employee-friendly culture, customer-service philosophy, and tech-led approach have made it the airline of choice for millions of customers. Since its inception, Akasa Air has redefined flying in India with its multiple industry-first and customer-friendly offerings. Its brand-new fleet provides ample legroom and enhanced comfort and comes with USB ports in the 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. Akasa Air offers over 25+ ancillary products to deliver on its promise of exceptional customer service, such as Akasa GetEarly, Seat & Meal Deal, Extra Seat and Akasa Holidays, which offer personalisation that is second to none. Consistently enhancing the cabin experience for its customers, Akasa has launched several industry-firsts such as SkyScore by Akasa, SkyLights and QuietFlights.