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DGCA issues show cause notice to Akasa Air over violation
6 days, 6 hours ago

DGCA issues show cause notice to Akasa Air over violation

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Aviation regulator DGCA has issued a show cause notice to Akasa Air for violation of norms related to the airline's operations manual, according to sources. When contacted, an Akasa Air spokesperson said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has raised certain findings for which they have issued a notice for clarification from the airline's flight operations team. On December …

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Pilot exodus at Akasa Air sparks controversy, airline denies lax training, safety standards
1 week, 2 days ago

Pilot exodus at Akasa Air sparks controversy, airline denies lax training, safety standards

Live Mint  

A group of Akasa Air pilots has raised concerns about ‘training and safety issues’ at the airline, prompting them to seek the intervention of the civil aviation ministry. In a letter dated December 11 addressed to Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, the pilots urged an independent probe into the airline’s management practices, training methods, and safety standards. “This dedication …

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Azim Premji, Ranjan Pai in talks to buy minority stake in Akasa Air: Report
1 week, 3 days ago

Azim Premji, Ranjan Pai in talks to buy minority stake in Akasa Air: Report

India Today  

A consortium led by Wipro founder Azim Premji’s family office, Premji Invest, and Manipal Group’s Ranjan Pai’s family office, Claypond Capital, is set to acquire a minority stake in Akasa Air, as reported by The Economic Times. The Jhunjhunwala family estate, which currently holds a 38% stake in Akasa Air through various trusts, is also planning on increasing its investment. …

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Passenger Delays Flight to Srinagar Due to High Blood Pressure
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Passenger Delays Flight to Srinagar Due to High Blood Pressure

Hindustan Times  

A hoax call caused a delay of over an hour and a half for an Akasa Air flight from Mumbai to Srinagar. The passenger, Mohammad Yusuf Malik, approached a boarding gate officer and told him that the flight would not take off and no one would survive. Security personnel responded to the threat and conducted thorough searches, but Malik was …

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Security Alerts on Several Akasa Air Flights
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Security Alerts on Several Akasa Air Flights

Deccan Chronicle  

Akasa Air has confirmed that some of their flights have received security alerts. The airline is monitoring the situation and is in touch with the security and regulatory authorities. They are following all safety and security procedures in coordination with local authorities and the Akasa Air teams on ground are prepared to assist passengers to ensure their safety and comfort.

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Fake Bomb Threats: 95 Flights Affected in a Week
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2 months ago

Fake Bomb Threats: 95 Flights Affected in a Week

India Today  

Over 150 flights received fake bomb threats in a week, with India being the worst affected country. The majority of the flights originated or were destined for Indian cities, with several airlines being targeted. Many flights received emergency alerts from air traffic control, indicating an emergency situation. The incidents highlight the importance of vigilance and security measures implemented by airlines …

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Akasa Air Flight from Delhi to Hyderabad Among Six Targeted in Bomb Threat Scare
2 months ago

Akasa Air Flight from Delhi to Hyderabad Among Six Targeted in Bomb Threat Scare

The Hindu  

Akasa Air flight from Delhi to Hyderabad was one of six flights that received security alerts on Sunday. The flight landed safely, and airport teams worked with local authorities to manage the situation efficiently. The airline has confirmed that all six aircraft have been cleared for further operations.

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Akasa Air expects MAX delivery in a matter of ‘days and weeks’ after six-month delay from Boeing
4 months ago

Akasa Air expects MAX delivery in a matter of ‘days and weeks’ after six-month delay from Boeing

The Hindu  

Boeing customer Akasa Air is hopeful of taking the delivery of its 25th 737 MAX aircraft “in a matter of days and weeks” after being hit by delays due to slowing down of production following increased scrutiny on the aerospace manufacturer from regulators in the U.S. Without directly blaming the U.S. aerospace manufacturer, the airline’s CEO and founder Vinay Dube, …

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Premji Invest, Claypond Capital mulling $125 million investment in Akasa Air
4 months ago

Premji Invest, Claypond Capital mulling $125 million investment in Akasa Air

Hindustan Times  

Premji Invest and Claypond Capital, family offices of Wipro’s Azim Premji and Manipal Group’s Ranjan Pai, are reportedly planning to invest ₹$125 million in Akasa Air. An Akasa Air passenger aircraft taxis on the tarmac at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, India. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The funds will be used for the expansion and payments for the airline and the …

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Microsoft outage impacts Indigo, Akasa, Spicejet, Air India Operations, airport services
5 months ago

Microsoft outage impacts Indigo, Akasa, Spicejet, Air India Operations, airport services

Deccan Chronicle  

A major disruption in Microsoft Corp.’s cloud services caused service disruptions to a number of businesses around the world, including in India, on Friday. #ImportantUpdate: We are currently experiencing technical challenges with our service provider, affecting online services including booking, check-in, and manage booking functionalities. We… — SpiceJet July 19, 2024 #TravelUpdate: Due to infrastructure issues with our service provider, …

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Akasa Air launches Pay Day sale: Check offers, how to avail?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Akasa Air launches Pay Day sale: Check offers, how to avail?

Hindustan Times  

Akasa Air has announced its Pay Day Sale, offering customers up to 20 per cent off on domestic flights across its network. Akasa Air offers discount as part of Pay Day Sale. The offer allows travellers to avail discounts on ‘Saver’ and ‘Flexi’ fares using the promo code ‘PAYDAY’ when booking through Akasa Air’s website, mobile app, or travel agents. …

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Akasa Air to expand U.P. operations, eyes 100 weekly flights
6 months ago

Akasa Air to expand U.P. operations, eyes 100 weekly flights

Hindustan Times  

Eighteen months after its launch, Akasa Air is set to expand its operations in Uttar Pradesh, targeting 100 flights per week. operations, eyes 100 weekly flights Currently, the airline operates 87 flights from the state and is eyeing the 100-flights-per-week mark in six months. Akasa Air also connects Lucknow and Varanasi with three international destinations including Doha, Riyadh and Jeddah …

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Fact Check: Viral video of Akasa Airlines making in-flight announcement in Sanskrit is edited
6 months ago

Fact Check: Viral video of Akasa Airlines making in-flight announcement in Sanskrit is edited

India TV News  

INDIA TV Fact Check: Every day, various videos or photos rapidly go viral on social media, often spreading misinformation. One such video is currently circulating widely, claiming that an airline made an announcement in Sanskrit. Image Source : INSTAGRAMFact check After listening to the video, we were skeptical as no airline had done such a thing before; if it had …

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Fact Check: Video Claiming Akasa Air Attendant Delivered In-Flight Safety Briefing In Sanskrit Is Dubbed
6 months, 1 week ago

Fact Check: Video Claiming Akasa Air Attendant Delivered In-Flight Safety Briefing In Sanskrit Is Dubbed

ABP News  

The Verdict Fake A Sanskrit voice-over has been dubbed over a video depicting a safety briefing on an Akasa Air flight. Multiple posts on social media platforms X and Facebook have shared a video claiming that an in-flight safety announcement on an Akasa Air flight was made in Sanskrit, a classical language of India. The video, depicting a flight attendant …

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Akasa Air to become profitable and launch more international flights: Aditya Ghosh
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Akasa Air to become profitable and launch more international flights: Aditya Ghosh

Hindustan Times  

Akasa Air is well on the path to profitability and will fly to more international destinations, including in South Asia and Southeast Asia, according to its Co-Founder Aditya Ghosh. When a customer-focused and employee-centric organisation is being built, it is also important to build a financially sustainable business, Ghosh said and emphasised that Akasa Air is well on the path …

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Akasa Air flight diverted to Ahmedabad due to bomb threat
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Akasa Air flight diverted to Ahmedabad due to bomb threat

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A Mumbai-bound Akasa Air flight was diverted to Ahmedabad on Monday after it received a bomb threat, making it the third such instance in three days. HT Image The captain of the Delhi-Mumbai flight followed all required emergency procedures and landed safely at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 10:13am, Akasa Air said in a statement. “Akasa Air flight …

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Delhi-Mumbai Akasa Air Flight Diverted To Ahmedabad After Bomb Threat
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi-Mumbai Akasa Air Flight Diverted To Ahmedabad After Bomb Threat

News 18  

A Mumbai-bound Akasa Air flight was diverted to Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat on Monday due to security reasons. After receiving the bomb threat, the plane was diverted to Ahmedabad and it safely landed at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at around 10.13 am. Watch: After receiving news of a bomb threat, the route of the Akasa Air flight from …

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IndiGo flight from Chennai to Kolkata receives bomb threat, second such incident in the day
6 months, 2 weeks ago

IndiGo flight from Chennai to Kolkata receives bomb threat, second such incident in the day

India TV News  

An Indigo flight from Chennai to Kolkata received a bomb threat. The incident comes hours after an Akasa Air Delhi-Mumbai flight, with 186 passengers onboard, received bomb threat and had to be diverted to Ahmedabad today. Second such incident in the day Akasa Air Delhi-Mumbai flight, carrying 186 passengers, was diverted to Ahmedabad due to security reasons after it received …

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Delhi-Mumbai Akasa Air flight diverted to Ahmedabad over bomb threat, third such incident in June
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi-Mumbai Akasa Air flight diverted to Ahmedabad over bomb threat, third such incident in June

India TV News  

Bomb threat: Akasa Air Delhi-Mumbai flight, carrying 186 passengers, was diverted to Ahmedabad due to security reasons after it received a bomb threat on board. According to the Akasa Air spokesperson after the bomb threat was received the Captain followed all required emergency procedures and landed safely at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 10:13 am. Akasa Air spokesperson said, …

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Akasa Air Now Allows Carriage Of Pets Weighing Up To 10 Kg In Cabin
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Akasa Air Now Allows Carriage Of Pets Weighing Up To 10 Kg In Cabin

News 18  

Akasa Air passengers can now carry pets that weigh up to 10 kilograms in the cabin of domestic flights, with the airline on Wednesday saying the enhancement to its pet travel service has been done after taking customer feedback into consideration. “As part of the enhancements, Akasa Air now allows customers to travel with pets weighing up to 10 kg …

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‘Carrying nuclear bomb’, says flyer in security check at Delhi airport; detained
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Carrying nuclear bomb’, says flyer in security check at Delhi airport; detained

Hindustan Times  

Two men, who were travelling from Delhi to Ahmedabad in Gujarat, were detained at the Capital’s Indira Gandhi International airport after one of them — irritated over an additional layer of security screening and checking — said that they were carrying a nuclear bomb, officers aware of the matter said on Monday, adding that the two were later released. Rahul …

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Flying With Akasa Air? Complete Online Check-in Advance, Here's Why
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Flying With Akasa Air? Complete Online Check-in Advance, Here's Why

News 18  

For those who have immediate travel plans with Aksara Airline, they are advised to complete check-in online in advance as the carrier witnessing intermittent issues with check-in systems at the airports. Here’s What Akasa Air Says While confirming the news on X, formers known as Twitter, it says, “TravelUpdate: We are currently experiencing intermittent issues with our check-in systems at …

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World Water Day: Akasa Air saves 3.36 lakh litres by skipping water cannon salutes
9 months ago

World Water Day: Akasa Air saves 3.36 lakh litres by skipping water cannon salutes

Hindustan Times  

A staggering 3.36 lakh litres of water was saved by forgoing the traditional water cannon salutes for aircraft, Akasa Air said as it marked World Water Day 2024. Yes, that's how much we've conserved till date, by opting out of ceremonial water cannon salutes during fleet and new destination inaugurations," Akasa Air said in a post on X on Friday. …

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Akasa Air Adopts DigiYatra Facial Recognition System Across Major Indian Airports
10 months ago

Akasa Air Adopts DigiYatra Facial Recognition System Across Major Indian Airports

News 18  

Akasa Air has adopted DigiYatra’s facial recognition system across nine major airports in India. The airports include Bengaluru, New Delhi, Varanasi, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Kolkata, and Pune, marking a significant step towards enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers. The following major airports are now seamlessly connected with DigiYatra through Akasa Air: Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru Indira Gandhi International …

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