India’s Akasa Air commences operations from Doha

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, has commenced operations from Doha, connecting it with Mumbai, with four non-stop flights a week. The inaugural flight was launched on 28th March from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. According to Qatar’s National Tourism Strategy 2030, the country aims to attract 6m visitors every year. The route, launched in response to the growing demand for air travel between India and Qatar, will provide enhanced connectivity and cargo capacity facilitating trade and tourism between the two countries. The maiden flight received a warm welcome at Hamad International Airport where its arrival was graced by Vipul, the Ambassador of India to Qatar, Mohammed Hassan Jabir Al-Jabir, the Ambassador of Qatar to India, among other dignitaries as well as the presence of Akasa Air’s and Hamad International Airport’s leadership team to commemorate the occasion. Neelu Khatri, Co-Founder and SVP International, Akasa Air, said: “The commencement of operations from Doha marks a milestone moment in Akasa’s journey as we enter a phase of rapid global expansion.The launch of direct flights connecting Doha with Mumbai, will provide momentum to the growing demand for air travel between India and Qatar. Enhanced cargo capacity will also support the growth of bilateral trade between the two countries. Built on a solid foundation of the highest standards of safety and reliability in global aviation, and providing service excellence that is second to none, we hope to become the airline of choice on the route.” <br/>