Akasa Air operates ~28 (rapidly growing) aircraft as of May 2026. Below is the detailed breakdown by aircraft type.
| Aircraft | Count | Capacity | Primary use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 25 | 186 seats | Workhorse domestic + Gulf |
| Boeing 737 MAX 10 | 3 | 197 seats | Higher density + long-range intl |
Akasa Air's fare structure offers 3 tiers that vary in baggage, meal, and flexibility benefits.
| Tier | Cabin | Check-in | Meal | Seat | Change fee | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saver Cheapest budget option |
7 kg | 15 kg | Buy on-board | Paid | ₹3,000 | No |
| Flex Most domestic + Gulf trips |
7 kg | 15 kg | Snack | Free (standard) | Zero (1 free) | Partial |
| Lite (international only) International budget — note this name is intl-only |
7 kg | 20 kg | Hot meal (intl) | Free | ₹2,000 | Partial |
DGCA April 2026 places Akasa at 84.1% OTP across four metros — the highest among major scheduled carriers, narrowly above IndiGo (83.2%). Akasa's smaller network and single-fleet-type operation help: less complexity = better punctuality. The OTP edge has held consistently through 2025 + early 2026.
Akasa has had zero hull-loss accidents since launching operations in August 2022. The all-Boeing-737-MAX fleet is brand new (average age under 2 years) — among the safest aircraft ages in India. IATA IOSA certification was awarded in 2024. There have been no significant safety incidents reported by DGCA.
Primary channels: 1800-203-3399 (24×7), the Akasa app chat, @AkasaAir Twitter (responsive). DGCA Apr 2026 complaint rate: 0.28 per 10,000 passengers — lowest among major carriers and well below industry average (0.45). Refund processing is fast — typically 5–10 working days. Customer-service rated highest on Skytrax India domestic surveys 2025.
22 domestic + 6 international destinations as of May 2026. Domestic includes all metros + Tier-2 (Goa, Lucknow, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Bagdogra, Guwahati, Srinagar, etc.) plus a few smaller airports. International: Doha, Riyadh, Jeddah, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Bangkok. Network is growing fast — adding ~6–8 new destinations per year.
Domestic: 7 kg cabin + 15 kg check-in (Saver/Flex). International: 7 kg cabin + 20 kg check-in (Lite). Excess: ₹500–700/kg at airport — among the most reasonable in Indian aviation.
Akasa wins on cabin product, OTP, and customer service. IndiGo wins on network scale (5× larger), frequency, and international reach. Pick Akasa if it operates your route; otherwise IndiGo.
Akasa is meaningfully better — newer fleet, better OTP, clearer fare structure, faster refunds. No reason to pick SpiceJet over Akasa where both operate.
Akasa is better operationally and on cabin product. AIX wins on Gulf network depth + Tata-group rebooking. Compare route-by-route.
Vistara was full-service with lounge + meals. Akasa is low-cost without lounge access. Different products — Akasa wins on price, Vistara (now AI) wins on service.
Yes. Akasa has had zero accidents since launching in August 2022, operates the youngest fleet in India (all Boeing 737 MAX, average age under 2 years), and holds IATA IOSA certification (2024).
Akasa Air was co-founded by the late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala (the family's investment vehicle Rare Enterprises holds the largest stake), with CEO Vinay Dube (ex-Jet Airways/Delta) and other industry veterans. The Jhunjhunwala family + management have stabilised governance since 2022.
Akasa's cabin is meaningfully newer — leather seats, 29–30 inch pitch, USB-C charging at every seat, mood lighting. IndiGo's cabin is more utilitarian (cloth seats, no USB on most aircraft, narrower pitch on some A320). For comfort, Akasa wins.
Yes — Doha, Riyadh, Jeddah, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Bangkok as of May 2026. The international network is small but growing. For wider intl coverage, IndiGo or Air India.
Domestic: 7 kg cabin + 15 kg check-in. International: 7 kg cabin + 20 kg check-in (Lite tier). Excess baggage is among the cheapest in India at ₹500–700/kg.
Not yet — a frequent-flyer programme is planned for late 2026. For now, no miles earning on Akasa.
Akasa is the cleanest low-cost flying experience in India today. The catch is network: if it operates your route, choose Akasa. As Akasa expands (~7–10 new destinations per year planned), this calculus will shift further in its favour. For now, treat Akasa as the upgrade pick on the routes it operates and IndiGo as the default for everything else.