National, September 23, 2026: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, today announced that its newly launched loyalty programme, Akasa Elevate, crossed over 1,00,000 members, marking a significant milestone within five weeks of its launch. The achievement highlights the strong customer response to the programme and makes Akasa Air one of the fastest airlines in India to build a 1,00,000 member strong loyalty programme.

Launched on the airline’s fourth anniversary, Akasa Elevate is designed to reward customer loyalty with greater value, personalised recognition and enhanced travel benefits, while building on the warm and dependable service that customers have come to expect from the Akasa Experience.

Members earn Elevate Points on eligible flights and ancillary products & services, unlock exclusive benefits through fast and easy tier progression, and enjoy India’s most rewarding way to fly. Akasa Elevate has witnessed a strong growth trajectory underscoring the programme’s rapid adoption and customer trust.

Speaking on the milestone, Naarayan T V, Chief Marketing Officer, Akasa Air, said, “Crossing 100,000 members in such a short span of time is a significant milestone for Akasa Elevate and a testament to the trust our customers place in Akasa. At the core of Akasa’s growth journey is a rapidly expanding base of loyal and repeat customers whose trust, feedback and evolving travel preferences have helped shape the Akasa Experience. We are grateful to every customer who has chosen to be a part of Akasa Elevate and, more importantly, to those who continue to choose Akasa for their journeys.”

The rapid growth of Akasa Elevate comes as Akasa Air continues to expand its network, fleet and customer proposition. With the airline now operating 43 aircraft across 37 destinations, the programme is designed to grow alongside the airline’s expanding customer base.

Key Benefits of Akasa Elevate

• Fast and easy tier progression | Qualify through flights or spends, making progression intuitive across four tiers.
• Earn Elevate Points | Points on flights and ancillaries, with additional rewards on direct bookings and ancillary purchases.
• Unlimited priority services | Seamless travel benefits and exclusive privileges as members move up tiers.
• Value beyond points | Seats, baggage, meals, priority services, and travel flexibility and benefits throughout the journey.
• Personalised recognition | Dedicated support, enhanced airport experiences, and premium recognition for top-tier members.

Additionally, Akasa Air is offering a limited-period Retro Claim feature, enabling customers who have travelled with the airline since April 1, 2026 to join Akasa Elevate and claim points retrospectively.

As Akasa Elevate continues to grow, the programme will evolve with new capabilities, partnerships, and benefits, creating greater value for customers and strengthening Akasa Air’s relationship with its growing community of loyal travellers.

To know more about Akasa Elevate, visit Akasa Elevate programme

About Akasa Air

Akasa Air is India’s most dependable airline, offering warm and efficient customer service, reliable operations, and affordable fares – all in the Akasa Way. Akasa’s youthful personality, employee-centric philosophy, tech-led approach, and culture of service make this commitment a reality for all Indians.   

  

Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational efficiencies and extremely positive customer feedback have made it a preferred carrier in India, serving over 30 million passengers since its launch in August 2022. Akasa Air currently connects with 31 domestic and seven international cities, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Sri Vijaya Puram, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Darbhanga, Kozhikode, Navi Mumbai, Dibrugarh, Noida, Udaipur, Jaipur, Visakhapatnam, Doha (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kuwait City (Kuwait), Phuket (Thailand), and Hanoi (Vietnam).  

With a clear focus on sustained, long-term growth, Akasa Air has placed a firm order of 226 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, powered by CFM fuel-efficient LEAP-1B engines. It currently operates 43 737 MAX aircraft, which deliver superior efficiency in reducing fuel use and carbon emissions. The aircraft also has a quieter cabin with 40 per cent less noise, fulfilling the airline’s promise of being an environmentally progressive company with the youngest and greenest fleet in the Indian skies.