Introduces free of cost priority Add-ons in addition to existing flat 10% discount
National, January 17, 2024: To commemorate Armed Forces Veterans Day celebrated on January 14 every year, Akasa Air, India’s most dependable airline, announced exclusive enhanced offerings for current personnel and veterans of India’s Armed Forces. In addition to the existing special concession of 10% on basic airfares across Akasa Air’s domestic network, all current and retired members of the nation’s armed forces will now be able to avail priority boarding and check-in for their domestic flights with Akasa Air at no additional cost.
Dependents of defence personnel who are travelling on the same PNR are also eligible for the special fare and add-on benefits including dependent parents, spouse, and children between the ages of 2 and 18 years.
The sacrifice of our soldiers is truly unparalleled, and exclusive offerings have been introduced to ensure a seamless and hassle-free travel experience for all the service personnel. The enhanced offerings are also in line with Akasa Air’s endeavour to ensure an inclusive travel experience for travellers from different walks of life.
Akasa Air has introduced multiple best-in-class products and services to ensure an inclusive, warm, comfortable, and efficient flying experience. The Boeing 737 MAX aircraft seats provide ample legroom and come 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. Pets on Akasa allows customers to travel with their pets in the cabin or carry them in cargo based on their size. 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.
Since its launch in August 2022, Akasa Air has served over 6.3 million passengers and connects with 17 cities across India, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata and Port Blair. Bookings for flights on Akasa Air are available on its website – www.akasaair.com, Android & IOS app as well as through travel agents and several OTAs across the country.