Akasa Air announces upcoming commercial flight operations from Noida Airport

Akasa Air on Friday became the second airline to announce commercial flight operations from the upcoming Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh. According to a statement, IndiGo was the first airline to announce a tie-up with the greenfield airport located near the national capital for commercial services.

A partnership agreement between Akasa Air and Noida International Airport was signed in Hyderabad on the sidelines of the industry event ‘Wings 2024’ on Friday, the statement said. “We are excited to welcome Akasa Air as our airline partner, which is an important step towards the opening of the airport. Christoph Schnellmann, Chief Executive Officer, Noida International Airport, said, this partnership highlights our commitment to strengthen air connectivity in Delhi-NCR and Western Uttar Pradesh.

“Akasaka Air is one of the fastest growing airlines in the country, and we are thrilled to join them in our mission to establish a comprehensive air network connecting major metros as well as tier-2 and 3 cities across the country. Are thrilled. Schnellman said. He said the airport aims to provide unmatched connectivity and exceptional travel experience to passengers.

Vinay Dubey, Founder and CEO, Akasa Air, said the Noida International Airport exemplifies the government’s focus on developing aviation infrastructure as the country moves towards becoming an international aviation hub.

“Akasaka Air’s proposed partnership with the airport is in line with our endeavor to build a holistic network that connects the length and breadth of the country.

“We are confident that the synergy will enable us to further strengthen connectivity to Uttar Pradesh and provide a seamless travel experience to passengers across the country. We look forward to the much-awaited launch of the airport and work towards our shared goal of making air travel accessible to more Indians.”

The first phase of the airport is scheduled to open for flight operations by the end of this year.

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