Mumbai: As the Mahakumbh 2025 has increased the travel demand to Prayagraj, Akasa Air announced additional daily flights from Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru till February 28. These flights will be operated along with airline’s daily service connecting Prayagraj with Delhi and Mumbai.
Akasa Air ramped up its connectivity to Prayagraj with special flights from four Indian cities in addition to its daily direct services from Mumbai and Delhi to cater to the increased travel demand during the Maha Kumbh 2025. Between January 27 and February 28, Akasa Air will operate daily flights connecting Prayagraj with Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru via Delhi.
Additionally, between January 28 and February 26, the airline will operate special direct flights connecting Ahmedabad and Bengaluru with Prayagraj, offering enhanced capacity and choices for travellers across the country. Akasa Air commenced operations from Prayagraj in May 2024.
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Praveen Iyer, co-Founder and chief commercial officer of Akasa Air, said “The Mahakumbh is one of the largest spiritual events in the world, and we understand the significance it holds for pilgrims. We are delighted to be able to support the movement of millions of devotees and bind the country together through enhanced, reliable and affordable travel options. The gathering will also provide boost to the local economy in Prayagraj and these additional flights will further provide impetus to this growth.”
Akasa Air aims to redefine flying in India with its multiple industry-first and customer-friendly offerings. Its brand-new fleet provides ample legroom and enhanced comfort and comes with USB ports in a majority of aircraft, allowing passengers to charge their gadgets and devices on the go. Pets on Akasa allows customers to travel with their pets in the cabin or to carry them in cargo, based on their weight.
One of the youngest Indian airlines, 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, Jeddah, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait.
