04 Dec 2023

Akasa Air adds Port Blair to its network

AirAsia Increases capacity to India

Capital A carriers AirAsia, Air Asia X announced increased frequencies from Kula Lumpur Hub to nine routes into India with a total of 74 flights weekly to Kuala Lumpur to Bengaluru, Kolkata, Cochin, Hyderabad, Chennai, Trichy, and Trivandrum.

Akasa Air adds Port Blair to its network

Akasa Air announced further expansion of its route network commencing a new Bengaluru and Port Blair via Chennai operating daily using Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft. Akasa Air Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer Praveen Iyer said, "At Akasa Air, we strive to make air travel accessible. The start of operations in the Andamans is yet another step towards our continuous efforts in network expansion. Port Blair offers breathtaking natural beauty and is an attractive tourist destination with strong air travel demand. The inclusion of Port Blair also aligns with Akasa Air's commitment to providing seamless travel options and world-class service to our passengers. We are certain that our warm and efficient customer experience, reliable service and affordable fares will enable more consumers to visit and explore the island."

IndiGo and Qantas Airways extends codeshare partnership

IndiGo announced extension of its codeshare with Qantas to Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney via IndiGo's routes from India to Singapore on a phased basis over coming weeks.  IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said, “We are excited to introduce these new connecting flights to Australia, in partnership with Qantas, connecting on IndiGo’s flights from India to Singapore. The two airlines are the market leaders in their respective countries and this agreement will strengthen the bond between the two countries. For IndiGo, placing its code on another airline and connecting over a mid-point (Singapore) is only the 2nd one of its kind. With this we are now enabling the vast IndiGo network to connect with Qantas’ unmatched reach, we create more opportunities for trade and tourism between both nations."

 
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