On Thursday, late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air announced that it would allow pets on board from November 1.
- With this announcement, this airline became the second commercial Indian carrier to permit pets on board after Air India.
"We are announcing pets on-board from November 1 this year, for which the bookings will commence from October 15 and the flying will start from November 1." Belson Coutinho, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer of Akasa Air as quoted by ANI.
- Akasa will only allow pets weighing 7 kg in the cabin.
"The pets up to 7 kg (one pet) are allowed in/on board the cabin...the rest may be allowed in the cargo," Akasa Air said.
- Akasa Air further stated that only domesticated pets (cats and dogs) will be permitted to fly in the cabin for a fee that will be announced soon.
Vinay Dubey, CEO of India's low-cost airline Akasa Air, announced that it will receive 18 brand-new aircraft by the end of March next year, after nearly 60 days in the airline business.
- "We expect 18 new Boeing 737-MAX aircraft by the end of March 2023," CEO Vinay Dubey told ANI.
Dubey also confirmed that the airline's strategy and policy will not change following the death of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.
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