Entry-level cabin crew, once released to line after training, typically earn between ₹38,000 and ₹42,000 per month (USD 460 to USD 510 per month).
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A passenger has alleged that unhygienic cabin conditions on an Akasa Air (QP) flight caused a serious fungal infection, raising renewed concerns over onboard sanitation standards in India’s fast-growing aviation sector.
Indian airlines suspended flights and adjusted routes after a volcanic ash plume from Ethiopia entered Indian airspace, prompting inspections and regulatory safety measures.
IndiGo and Akasa Air begin services from Navi Mumbai Airport NMI, boosting connectivity with key Indian cities from December 25.
Akasa Air (QP) is positioning itself for a significant expansion by tapping into the forthcoming green-field airports at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) and Noida International Airport (DXN).
Akasa Air (QP) is evaluating new routes across East Africa and beyond, targeting destinations like Kenya (NBO), Egypt (CAI), and Ethiopia (ADD).
The Delhi–Mumbai sector remains the busiest route in India and among the most flown city pairs globally.
Noida International Airport (DXN) at Jewar, will be inaugurated on October 30, with commercial operations expected to begin within 45 days, Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced.
Akasa Air (QP), has announced two new international routes from Bengaluru, adding to its growing network of overseas destinations.
Air India (AI) and its low-cost subsidiary Air India Express (IX) together posted a pre-tax loss of ₹9,568.4 crore (approx $1.1 billion) in the financial year ending March 2025.