New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Heavy rainfall battering Mumbai, Pune, and Goa has disrupted air travel, with Akasa Air warning that flights across its network may face delays. The airline has acknowledged the resulting inconvenience to passengers' travel plans and has requested patience, noting that while the situation is beyond its control, its teams remain ready to assist travellers.
In an X post, Akasa Air urged the passengers to check the flight status through the official site of the airline.
"Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Pune and Goa, some flights across our network may be delayed. We realise that this may inconvenience your travel plans and seek your patience and understanding. While this situation is completely beyond our control, please rest assured that our teams are always ready to assist you. Please check the flight status http://bit.ly/qpfltsts before commencing your travel to the airport," he said.
Earlier on Saturday, Akasa Air officially reached a significant landmark in its growth journey by welcoming its 40th aircraft into its fleet. The Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, bearing registration number VT-YBQ, arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on July 3, 2026.
According to a release, Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, welcomed its 40th aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the airline's journey and underscoring the pace and consistency of its growth since commencing operations in August 2022.
This delivery marks the ninth aircraft induction for the carrier in calendar year 2026, underscoring one of the fastest scale-ups in the history of global civil aviation. The aircraft's delivery flight took a strategic route, commencing from Seattle, USA, transiting through Reykjavik, Iceland, and concluding with its final leg from Cairo, Egypt, to Bengaluru.
Akasa Air has placed a firm order for 226 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with a pipeline of 186 additional aircraft scheduled for delivery over the next six years.
(ANI)
