IITM Startup

Akasa Air

Aviation
Mumbai
 • 
Since 
2022

About Us

Akasa Air is India's newest low-cost carrier, operated by SNV Aviation Private Limited. The airline was founded by a team of seasoned aviation professionals who collectively bring decades of experience in airline management, technology, customer experience, and international operations. Akasa Air's mission is to democratize air travel by offering affordable fares, industry-first customer-friendly features, and a strong focus on sustainability.

Since its inception, Akasa Air has rapidly expanded its network, serving over 8 million passengers and connecting 22 domestic and five international destinations, including Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, and Kuwait. The airline is recognized for its innovative offerings such as gender-neutral uniforms made from recycled materials, pet-friendly policies, and a gourmet inflight dining experience. Akasa Air's operational excellence is reflected in its on-time performance, customer satisfaction, and commitment to environmental responsibility, with a 20% reduction in fuel use and emissions compared to older fleets.

The leadership team's diverse backgrounds—ranging from military service and global consulting to data science and airline marketing—have enabled Akasa Air to set new benchmarks in Indian aviation.

Founders
Bhavin Joshi
Co-Founder & SVP
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Belson Coutinho
Co-Founder, CMO & CXO
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Neelu Khatri
Co-founder and SVP Operations
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Aditya Ghosh
Co-Founder & Board Member
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Anand Srinivasan
Co-Founder and CIO
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IITM Startup
Founders
Bhavin Joshi
Co-Founder & SVP
View profile
Belson Coutinho
Co-Founder, CMO & CXO
View profile
Neelu Khatri
Co-founder and SVP Operations
View profile
Aditya Ghosh
Co-Founder & Board Member
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Anand Srinivasan
Co-Founder and CIO
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Akasa Air

Aviation
Mumbai
 • 
Since 
2022
About Akasa Air

Akasa Air is India's newest low-cost carrier, operated by SNV Aviation Private Limited. The airline was founded by a team of seasoned aviation professionals who collectively bring decades of experience in airline management, technology, customer experience, and international operations. Akasa Air's mission is to democratize air travel by offering affordable fares, industry-first customer-friendly features, and a strong focus on sustainability.

Since its inception, Akasa Air has rapidly expanded its network, serving over 8 million passengers and connecting 22 domestic and five international destinations, including Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, and Kuwait. The airline is recognized for its innovative offerings such as gender-neutral uniforms made from recycled materials, pet-friendly policies, and a gourmet inflight dining experience. Akasa Air's operational excellence is reflected in its on-time performance, customer satisfaction, and commitment to environmental responsibility, with a 20% reduction in fuel use and emissions compared to older fleets.

The leadership team's diverse backgrounds—ranging from military service and global consulting to data science and airline marketing—have enabled Akasa Air to set new benchmarks in Indian aviation.