Akasa Air has inked a strategic partnership with the upcoming Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh, making it the second airline to align with the ambitious project. The announcement follows IndiGo’s pioneering collaboration with the greenfield airport, marking a crucial step toward enhancing air connectivity in the Delhi-NCR region and western Uttar Pradesh.
The partnership agreement between Akasa Air and Noida International Airport was formalised during the ‘Wings 2024’ industry event in Hyderabad. According to a statement released by the airport, Akasa Air will station aircraft at the facility to facilitate both domestic and international flights.
Akasa Air-Noida International Airport partnership
Noida International Airport’s CEO, Christoph Schnellmann, expressed excitement about the collaboration, emphasising the commitment to strengthen air connectivity. He highlighted the airport’s goal of offering unparalleled connectivity and an exceptional travel experience.
“Akasa Air is one of the fastest-growing airlines in the country, and we are thrilled to have them join us on our mission to establish a comprehensive air network, connecting major metros as well as Tier-2 and 3 cities across the country,” Schnellmann said.
Vinay Dube, Founder and CEO of Akasa Air, echoed the sentiment, commending Noida International Airport as a manifestation of the government’s dedication to developing aviation infrastructure. Dube emphasised Akasa Air’s commitment to building a holistic network that spans the nation, connecting major metros and Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
“Akasa Air’s proposed partnership with the airport is in line with our endeavour to build a holistic network that connects the length and breadth of the nation…We are confident that the synergy will enable us to further fortify connectivity to and from Uttar Pradesh and offer a seamless travel experience to passengers across the country,” Dube said.
“We look forward to the much-awaited launch of the airport and are working towards our collaborative goal of making air travel accessible for a greater number of Indians,” he added.
Enhance air connectivity
The airport highlighted a recent surge in passenger traffic in India, anticipating further growth in the coming years. In a joint commitment to support this upward trajectory, Noida International Airport and Akasa Air aim to enhance air connectivity from Delhi-NCR and Western Uttar Pradesh to destinations both in India and globally, as outlined in their statement.
Currently, the first phase development of the airport spans an area of 1,334 hectares in the Jewar region of western UP. The airport is on track to commence flight operations by the end of this year. The initial phase, featuring one runway and one terminal, is designed to accommodate an annual passenger traffic of 12 million.
Looking ahead, the airport’s expansion plan includes the completion of the fourth phase, which is projected to grant the facility the capability to manage a staggering 70 million passengers per year, emphasising its significant role in bolstering India’s air travel infrastructure.