The first flight of this service will leave from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport for Guwahati at 1755 hrs. Akasa Air will connect Kolkata with Bengaluru and Guwahati with daily non-stop flights from May 18, 2023. Passengers will also have the additional option of traveling from Bengaluru to Guwahati on a daily basis via Kolkata. For this, passengers will be provided seamless connection without changing aircraft.
The flight service starting from Kolkata will be Akasa Air’s second destination in West Bengal after Bagdogra. With its launch, the inter-state connectivity for the city will be further strengthened.
More ease of travel in the eastern region of the country
Praveen Iyer, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said, “We are extremely delighted to commence operations from our second destination, Kolkata, in the state of West Bengal. As a major commercial and cultural centre, the city attracts travelers from all walks of life and the region is also a gateway to many leisure destinations.
The commencement of flights from the city of Kolkata to Bengaluru and Guwahati will further facilitate travel in the eastern region of the country, thereby strengthening the country’s air connectivity. We hope that passengers will enjoy the option of flying on these routes by India’s most reliable and affordable airlines.
claims rapid expansion of the network,
Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing and Experience Officer, Akasa Air, said, "We are delighted to bring the Akasa Experience to Kolkata. Akasa Air is committed to providing its customers with an exceptional in-flight experience, for which the airline has introduced several industry-first, customer-friendly products and services such as Cafe Akasa and Pets on Akasa. As we rapidly expand our network, we look forward to hosting an increasing number of passengers and providing them with a memorable onboard journey.
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