Akasa Air said the move aligns with its strategy to strengthen connectivity to high-growth markets
KRC TIMES Assam Bureau
Guwahati : Akasa Air on Saturday became the first airline to commence operations from the newly constructed terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBI), marking a significant step in the expansion of aviation infrastructure in the Northeast.
According to an official release, the airline’s inaugural flight from the new terminal operated on February 22, 2026. The flight departed from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at 1:40 pm and landed in Guwahati at 4:45 pm. The return service took off from Guwahati at 5:20 pm and arrived in Mumbai at 9:10 pm.
A ceremonial lamp-lighting event was held at the Guwahati airport to mark the occasion, attended by Bhavin Joshi, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President – Strategy, Akasa Air, along with senior airport officials. The programme included a cake-cutting ceremony and the presentation of a commemorative boarding pass to the first passenger of the inaugural flight.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Jeet Adani, Director of Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), were also present at the event.
The new terminal has been developed by Guwahati International Airport Limited and is operated by Adani Airport Holdings Limited. The facility is expected to enhance passenger capacity and provide improved amenities, streamlining travel experience for domestic and international flyers.
Akasa Air said the move aligns with its strategy to strengthen connectivity to high-growth markets, particularly in the Northeast, and to support the development of modern aviation infrastructure across India.
Since commencing operations in August 2022, the airline has carried over 24 million passengers. It currently connects 26 domestic and six international destinations, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Agartala, Kolkata, Dibrugarh, Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait City, and Phuket.
The airline operates a fleet of 34 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and has placed an order for 226 additional Boeing 737 MAX planes powered by fuel-efficient LEAP-1B engines. According to the company, these aircraft offer enhanced fuel efficiency, reduced carbon emissions and quieter cabin operations.
Akasa Air also highlighted its passenger-centric offerings, including Café Akasa onboard meals, Pets on Akasa service, Braille safety instruction and menu cards for visually impaired travellers, and add-on services such as Akasa GetEarly, Seat & Meal Deal, Extra Seat and Akasa Holidays.
Describing itself as one of India’s most dependable carriers, the airline emphasised its focus on on-time performance, operational efficiency, affordable fares and a technology-driven, service-oriented approach as it expands its footprint in the region.
