The airlines has opened bookings for daily flights between Delhi and Ahmedabad from 7 October. Fares on the route start from INR 4,578 (approx. USD 57.57), as per the company website. Akasa has also opened bookings for a flight from Delhi to Bengaluru with effect from 7 October. The fares on this route are currently around INR 7,005 (approx. USD 88.09).
Backed by late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, the airline had operated its maiden flight from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on 7 August. Jhunjhunwala, who passed away on 14 August, has more than 40% shareholding in the carrier. The airline is led by CEO and founder Vinay Dube and co-founder Aditya Ghosh. Akasa completed one month of operations on 7 September and has expanded its fleet, with the fifth aircraft set to join Akasa soon. The airline has opted for the narrow-body fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft with a total orderbook of 72 planes, of which 18 are to join within the current financial year.
