Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, today announced the launch of direct flights connecting Gwalior with Delhi. The first flight, inaugurated virtually by Honourable Union Minister of Communications and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Priya Mehra, Chief of Governance & Strategic Acquisitions, Akasa Air departed from Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Airport at 11:50 hrs and arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport at 13:10 hrs.
The launch was marked by a special ceremony at Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Airport to commemorate the first flight. A ceremonial lamp was lit in the presence of by Shri Pradyum Singh Tomar, District President, Gwalior, representatives from Akasa Air, alongside leadership members from Gwalior Airport. The first passenger was felicitated with a special boarding pass followed by a celebratory cakecutting ceremony.
Akasa Air’s empathetic and youthful personality, employee-friendly culture, customer-service philosophy, and tech-led approach have made it the airline of choice for millions of customers. Since its inception, Akasa Air has redefined flying in India with its multiple industry-first and customer-friendly offerings. Its brand-new fleet provides ample legroom and enhanced comfort and comes with USB ports in the 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. Akasa Air offers over 25+ ancillary products to deliver on its promise of exceptional customer service, such as Akasa GetEarly, Seat & Meal Deal, Extra Seat and Akasa Holidays, which offer personalisation that is second to none. Consistently enhancing the cabin experience for its customers, Akasa has launched several industry-firsts such as SkyScore by Akasa, SkyLights and QuietFlights.
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.