Commences daily direct flights connecting
Jeddah with Mumbai
To commence 2 weekly flights connecting Jeddah
with Ahmedabad effective 20th July
Expansion to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision
2030
Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, commenced operations
from Jeddah, connecting it with two prominent Indian cities –
Mumbai and Ahmedabad with direct flights. The inaugural flight on
15th July 2024 departed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International
Airport in Mumbai at 1935hrs IST and arrived at King Abdulaziz
International Airport in Jeddah at 2225hrs AST. Akasa Air now
operates daily direct flights connecting Jeddah with Mumbai and
will further enhance this connectivity to operate 12 direct flights
a week effective 21st July 2024. The launch of operations from
Mumbai will be followed by the commencement of two weekly direct
flights connecting Jeddah with Ahmedabad effective 20th July
2024.
The maiden flight received a warm welcome at King Abdulaziz
International Airport where its arrival was graced by the presence
of the leadership teams of Akasa Air and King Abdulaziz
International Airport, to commemorate the occasion.
Akasa Air commenced operations from Riyadh in June 2024, and the
launch of services to Jeddah further solidifies the airline’s
presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, offering enhanced options
for air travel between the two countries, at affordable fares. The
expansion will also support Saudi Arabia’s aim to host 7.5 million
Indian visitors by 2030.
Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer,
further shared, “We are delighted to expand our international
network with the launch of operations to Jeddah. The response to
our Mumbai-Riyadh route has been encouraging and reflects the need
for enhanced connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia. Direct
flights connecting Jeddah with Mumbai and Ahmedabad will foster
trade and provide further options to pilgrims from India to Jeddah
and drive inbound tourism to the country.
“Akasa Air has emerged as India’s most dependable airline in a
short time. As we rapidly grow our global presence, we remain
committed to taking the dependable and affordable Akasa experience
to the world.”
Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing and
Experience Officer, Akasa Air added, “The launch of
operations to Jeddah is yet another stepping stone in our journey
of taking the warm and efficient Akasa experience to the world.
Passengers onboard can relish some truly distinguished culinary
offerings with our onboard meal service Café Akasa, and enjoy the
comfort of our spacious cabins and the convenience of in-seat
charging with USB ports on most of our aircraft. Offerings like
Skyscore by Akasa and QuietFlights along with the signature service
delivered by our crew onboard and on ground will further enhance
the inflight experience of our passengers. Moreover, travellers
also have the option to choose from a variety of customizable and
all-inclusive holiday packages at affordable prices with Akasa
Holidays.”
“As we build a holistic air network, we strive to make every
flight a memorable and seamless experience for our passengers. We
look forward to hosting travellers on the route and are confident
that they will appreciate the Akasa experience like millions of
others,” he added.
Akasa Air forayed into international skies in March 2024, and
has rapidly expanded its global footprint since then. The airline
currently operates flights to Doha, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Jeddah
and has also been granted traffic rights for Kuwait, and Medina
(Kingdom of Saudi Arabia).
Akasa Air has introduced multiple quality products and
differentiated services to ensure an inclusive, warm, and
comfortable flying experience. Its brand-new fleet provides ample
legroom and enhanced comfort and comes with USB ports in a 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. Travelers
can choose to plan their travel with Akasa Holidays which offers
customisable and all-inclusive holiday packages at affordable
prices. Skyscore by Akasa provides live scores of all major
sporting events onboard, and the airline’s Quiet Flights experience
offers a restful and undisturbed inflight journey on early morning
and late-night flights. In addition, in an endeavour to make travel
inclusive, Akasa Air has introduced its safety instruction card and
onboard menu card in Braille for persons with visual
impairment.
Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational
efficiencies and extremely positive customer feedback have made it
a preferred carrier in India, serving over 10 million passengers
since its launch in August 2022. Akasa Air currently connects with
22 domestic and four international cities, namely Mumbai,
Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala,
Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar,
Kolkata, Port Blair, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, Prayagraj,
Gorakhpur, Doha (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
and Abu Dhabi (UAE).
Flight schedule:
Flt.
Number
From City
(Airport)
Departure
Time
To City
(Airport)
Arrival
Time
Operating
Days
Non-stop/
Through
Commenced 15th July
2024
QP 0561
Mumbai
1935hrs
Jeddah
2225hrs
Daily
Non-Stop
QP 0562
Jeddah
2355hrs
Mumbai
0725hrs
Daily
Non-Stop
Commences 20th July
2024
QP 0563
Ahmedabad
1740hrs
Jeddah
2030hrs
Wed, Sat
Non-Stop
QP 0564
Jeddah
2130hrs
Ahmedabad
0455hrs
Wed, Sat
Non-Stop
Commences 21st July
2024
QP 0559
Mumbai
1745hrs
Jeddah
2030hrs
Mon, Tue,
Thurs, Fri, Sun
Non-Stop
QP 0560
Jeddah
2130hrs
Mumbai
0500hrs
Mon, Tue,
Thurs, Fri, Sun
Non-Stop
About Akasa Air:
Akasa Air is India’s most dependable airline, offering warm and
efficient customer service, reliable operations, and affordable
fares – all in the Akasa Way. Akasa’s youthful personality,
employee-centric philosophy, tech-led approach, and culture of
service make this commitment a reality for all Indians.
The carrier launched its first commercial flight on 07 August
2022 to support the growing demand across India and commenced
international operations on 28 March 2024, offering non-stop
flights from Mumbai to Doha. This milestone makes it the first
Indian airline to fly overseas within a record period of just 19
months. Internationally, Akasa Air operates flights to Doha,
Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Jeddah. Additionally, Akasa Air has also been
granted traffic rights for Kuwait and Medina (Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia). Since its inception, Akasa Air has served over 10 million
passengers and connects 26 cities.
With a clear focus on sustained, long-term growth, Akasa Air has
placed a firm order of 226 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, powered by CFM
fuel-efficient, LEAP-1B engines. It currently operates 24 737 MAX
aircraft which delivers superior efficiency in reducing fuel use
and carbon emissions. The aircraft also powers a quieter cabin with
40 per cent less noise fulfilling the airline's promise of being an
environmentally progressive company with the youngest and greenest
fleet in the Indian skies.
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