Overview
- The carrier gained membership following completion of the IATA Operational Safety Audit, which is mandatory for entry.
- IATA represents more than 360 airlines, including Indian operators such as Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo and SpiceJet.
- IATA’s Asia-Pacific regional vice president Sheldon Hee welcomed the move, noting the industry in India supports 7.7 million jobs and contributes $53.6 billion to the economy.
- Akasa Air reports a fleet of 31 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft serving 26 domestic and 6 international cities.
- Founder and CEO Vinay Dube said the affiliation will strengthen Akasa Air’s global credibility and position it as a future‑ready Indian airline.