Provides enhanced flexibility and choice for customers
Mumbai: Akasa Air, one of India’s fastest-growing airlines, today announced that it now accepts American Express cards for payments across all its booking channels, offering travellers enhanced flexibility and convenience.
American Express Card Members can now use their cards to book flights, select additional value-added services, and manage their travel reservations seamlessly through Akasa Air’s website www.akasaair.com, Android and iOS app, as well as on major online travel agent’s booking portals. This addition is part of the airline’s ongoing efforts to make air travel more accessible and manageable for its customers.
Commenting on this announcement, Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing and Experience Officer, Akasa Air said, “At Akasa Air, we consistently strive to offer best-in-class products and services with maximum value and an unparalleled travel experience that are carefully curated to address the evolving needs of our customers. American Express and Akasa Air share a deep commitment to service excellence. Through our combined efforts, we aim to streamline the booking process and provide greater flexibility for travelers. By accepting American Express cards, we are catering to the diverse needs of our customers and ensuring a smoother, more efficient travel experience.”
Anurag Gupta, Vice President & Head of Global Merchant & Network Services, American Express India, added, “We are committed to providing our Card Members with more opportunities to spend in more places and in more ways. This announcement with Akasa Air is another step towards expanding payment acceptance, giving our Card Members greater choice and flexibility in how they book and pay for their travel experience.”
Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational efficiencies and extremely positive customer feedback have made it a preferred carrier in India, serving over 12 million passengers since its launch in August 2022. 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 (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi (UAE) and Kuwait City (Kuwait).