Billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air will begin operations on August 7 with two daily flights between Mumbai and Ahmedabad as ticket sales opened on Friday.
The management has kept the minimum one-way fare at ~3,948 on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route.
Akasa Air will connect four cities in its first phase of operations, with flights connecting Bengaluru and Kochi beginning on August 13 with two daily flights.
“Akasa Air’s network strategy is focused on establishing a strong pan-Indian presence and providing linkages from metros to tier II and III cities across the country
Akasa Air, which is the first major airline to launch flights after Vistara, has 72 Boeing 737 Max aircraft on order
The airline said its aircraft would offer softer seat cushions, spacious leg room, and USB port for each seat.
Akasa Air received the regulatory nod to start operations earlier this month. And the airline has secured two parking bays at Delhi airport and flights from Delhi are imminent