Akasa Air to permit onboarding of domesticated canine and cats from November

The nation’s new scheduled airline Akasa Air is “well capitalised” and can enable carrying of domesticated canine and cats onboard together with passengers from November, based on its senior executives.

The airline, which started operations on August 7, additionally plans to launch worldwide operations within the second half of subsequent yr.

Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube mentioned the airline is effectively capitalised and isn’t trying to have new buyers.

Dube mentioned the airline’s efficiency within the 60 days since beginning operations has been “satisfying”.

“We are very happy, satisfied with… our performance,” he mentioned.

Currently, it has a fleet of six planes and the quantity is anticipated to the touch 18 by March subsequent yr.

Akasa Air, which at present has 30 each day flights, will begin providers from Delhi on Friday.

The airline will probably be permitting carrying of pets in cabin and cargo from November.

Domesticated canine and cats can journey from November and the bookings on this regard will begin from October 15, Co-Founder, Chief Marketing & Experience Officer Belson Coutinho mentioned.

Dube additionally mentioned the airline is “on track” as per plans and that the efficiency has been satisfying.

The airline has positioned an order for 72 Boeing 737 MAX planes.