Akasa Air on Friday launched non-stop daily flights from Srinagar, the capital of Jammu & Kashmir, to Mumbai.
The inaugural flight departed from Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport at 1:55 pm and is expected to land at Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at 5 pm. The daily departure from Mumbai is at 10.40 am and the flight lands in Srinagar at 1.20 pm. The new route strengthens Akasa Air’s presence in North India while offering enhanced and convenient options for travel between the two cities,” said the airline, in a press statement.
Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said, “We are delighted to launch operations from Srinagar, further expanding our presence across the country. Renowned for its scenic beauty and rich heritage, Srinagar has witnessed a significant uptick in domestic and foreign tourist arrivals over the past few years. Our daily flights connecting Srinagar with Mumbai, a key metro will enhance travel accessibility and provide momentum to the growing demand for air travel between the two cities. As India’s fastest-growing airline, we constantly endeavour to provide our customers with seamless travel options, reliable operations, and a warm customer experience at affordable fares.”
Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing & Experience Officer, Akasa Air said, “This is a very exciting time for us, as we expand our presence in North India and bring the Akasa experience to Srinagar. At Akasa Air, we are on a journey to redefine air travel with an unwavering commitment to service excellence. Our category-defining services such as Café Akasa and Pets on Akasa, together with our brand-new aircraft providing ample legroom and enhanced comfort has been appreciated by millions of passengers from across the country. We look forward to hosting travellers on the route and offering them a memorable journey on board.”
Since its launch in August 2022, Akasa Air has served over 7.75 million passengers and connects with 21 cities, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Port Blair, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, and Doha (Qatar).
