Airlines
Akasa Air Secures Green Light for Saudi, Kuwait, and Qatar Routes
Akasa Air, a low-cost carrier, has been permitted by the government to fly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar as part of its international operations. Based on current bilateral agreements, certain rights are distributed.
Akasa Air made widely known its plans to grow globally, with a focus on important locations in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Dube was upbeat about the schedule, saying, “It will take a few more months. We anticipate waiting another three to four months.
Akasa must apply to the government to be recognized as an official Indian airline before beginning foreign operations. Once this status has been granted, it will subsequently apply for permission in each country by its requirements. According to report, Akasa can only apply for airport slots in these countries after acquiring the required approvals.
It is challenging for new airlines like Akasa to start flights or for those who already do so to increase frequencies on bilaterals with several important destinations for Indians, such as Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al-Khaimah, and Qatar, which are either fully or almost completely exhausted.
Akasa Air has reduced its service on 8 routes, Due to Pilot Shortage(Opens in a new browser tab)
Bilateral agreements are pacts formed between two nations that specify the conditions under which each country’s designated carriers may operate flights. The substantial ownership and effective control (SOEC) of foreign airlines seeking to operate in a particular nation is also examined as part of these agreements.
