Akasa Air taps Kuwait for 5th international destination

Akasa Air has added Kuwait City as the fifth destination to its expanding global network and will operate daily direct flights between Kuwait City and Mumbai. The service will add significant passenger and cargo capacity to the route and will capture the perennial demand for VFR and business travel between India and Kuwait. Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air said, “The addition of Kuwait adds further breadth to our international network, strengthening our position as a key player in connecting India and the Middle East. Kuwait and India have historically shared strong bilateral ties, and the launch of a direct service connecting these two major cities will open more avenues for trade and tourism between the two countries. Moreover, with this expansion, the large population of Indians in Kuwait will have greater accessibility to their home country. The connection reflects our commitment to connecting people, places, and cultures with reliable operations and affordable fares, and we look forward to welcoming travelers on board.” Akasa Air currently connects with 22 domestic and five international cities, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Port Blair, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Doha (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi (UAE) and Kuwait. Vistara offers limited free Wi-Fi on international flights Vistara said it now offers 20 minutes of complimentary Wi-Fi internet connectivity onboard international flights, operated using its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A321neo aircraft, across all the three cabins. The complimentary 20-minute Wi-Fi access enables customers to stay connected and is also ideal for those who wish to purchase extended Wi-Fi plans using Indian credit/debit cards. This service allows customers to receive one-time passwords via email, facilitating the purchase of extended in-flight Wi-Fi services during the active session. Deepak Rajawat, Chief Commercial Officer, Vistara said, “At Vistara, we are committed to constantly enhancing the experience of our customers. We are, yet again, delighted to lead the way and become the first Indian airline to offer (limited) complimentary Wi-Fi on international flights across all cabins. We are confident that customers will appreciate this value addition that aims to make their Vistara journey more convenient, productive, and seamless.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]