Akasa Air to launch direct flight between Bengaluru and Abu Dhabi tomorrow

Akasa Air already runs a direct service between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi, which was inaugurated in July last year.

Neelu Khatri from Akasa Air said, “We will be launching our international operations with a primary focus on Gulf destinations like Doha, Kuwait, and Abu Dhabi. We will soon ramp up international operations to regions such as South East Asia, North West, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.”

She further said, “With our current fleet size of 27 aircraft, 17 per cent of the fleet will cater to international destinations.”

However, according to Akasa Air’s website, a one-way ticket of economy class from Bengaluru to Abu Dhabi costs Rs 60,505. The airline, though, is offering a one-way ticket to Abu Dhabi with a layover of 15 hours via Mumbai at Rs 15,000.

Justifying the price of the direct flight, Khatri told The Indian Express that the fares are dynamically priced. “Akasa Air has entered into a unilateral codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways to operate flights between Bengaluru and Abu Dhabi and tickets on the route are largely sold by Etihad Airways,” she added.

A press statement from the airline also said the company has introduced multiple quality products and differentiated services to ensure an inclusive, warm, and comfortable flying experience. “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,” the press statement reads.

In addition, Akasa Air has introduced a safety instruction card and onboard menu card in Braille for persons with visual impairment.