Akasa Air to commence operations from Bengaluru and Mumbai to Lucknow

India’s youngest airline, Akasa Air, has announced its entry into Uttar Pradesh, with the addition of Lucknow as its eleventh destination to join its fast-growing network. Starting December 25, 2022, Akasa Air will offer daily flights on the Lucknow-Bengaluru route and Lucknow-Mumbai route. The airline will also enhance connectivity between Bengaluru and Kochi by adding a third daily frequency on the route. It starts on December 29, 2022.

The airline will continue to grow its network to establish a strong pan-India presence, with a focus on the metro to tier 2 and 3 route connectivity. Akasa Air’s fleet size is expected to increase to 18 aircraft by the end of March 2023, with the addition of one new aircraft every 15 days. Over the next four years, the airline will add 54 additional aircraft, taking its total fleet size to 72 aircraft. Furthermore, Commenting on the announcement, Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder, and Chief Commercial Officer, of Akasa Air said, “As India’s fastest growing airline, we are pleased to launch our 11th destination Lucknow with daily flights connecting Lucknow-Bengaluru and Lucknow-Mumbai starting December 25, 2022. And, this is in line with our objective to add new flights every 2-3 weeks. It also boosts the country’s economy by strengthening its important transportation linkages.”

This latest announcement by Akasa Air is likely to further boost travel and tourism in the country by providing convenient air connectivity between the major cities of India. It is also expected to provide a much-needed boost to Uttar Pradesh’s economy by connecting it to other states, while also making it easier for people to visit the state’s many famous tourist destinations. With Akasa Air’s expansion plans and the addition of Lucknow to its network, the airline is sure to become a major player in India’s aviation industry.