Crew-designed cabin stroller and tote bag combine style, sustainability, and functionality for frequent flyers
National, July 24, 2025: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, has teamed up with uppercase, a made-in-India lifestyle brand known for eco-friendly travel solutions, to design custom cabin strollers and tote bags exclusively for its cabin crew.
The collaboration reflects both brands’ shared ethos of sustainability, employee-centric innovation, and conscious design, aiming to enhance crew comfort while minimizing environmental impact.
Designed With the Crew, for the Crew
Developed with direct design inputs from Akasa Air’s cabin crew, the custom gear caters to the unique demands of frequent flying. The cabin stroller features:
A hard-shell exterior in Akasa’s signature colors
Dual wheels for stability and smooth mobility
TSA-approved locks for security
Smart compartments for shoes, laundry, and essentials
Complementing it is a matching tote bag that fits securely atop the stroller, offering added storage and ease of handling during daily operations.
Sustainability at the Core
uppercase crafted the luggage using RCS-certified recycled materials, significantly reducing the carbon footprint. The collaboration emphasizes responsible innovation—merging style, durability, and eco-consciousness.
Leadership Speaks
Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and COO of Akasa Air, said:
> “We’re thrilled to partner with uppercase to create custom-designed travel gear for our crew. This initiative reflects our employee-first approach and commitment to sustainability while ensuring convenience and style for our team.”
Sudip Ghose, Founder and Managing Director of uppercase, added:
> “This collaboration aligns with our belief that great design must serve both purpose and people. The luggage was co-created with the airline’s crew to meet their exact needs, proudly made in India with sustainability at its core.”
A Step Towards Responsible Travel
The eco-friendly, made-in-India luggage will now be an integral part of Akasa Air’s crew experience—blending functionality, convenience, and conscious design. This marks another milestone in the ongoing Akasa–uppercase partnership, aimed at elevating travel experiences while supporting sustainable practices.
About uppercase
uppercase is a leading Indian lifestyle brand offering eco-friendly, functional, and stylish travel gear, with a focus on recycled materials and sustainable design innovation.