Akasa Air starts operations from Varanasi, as its 14th destination and marks the airline’s second destination launch in the state of Uttar Pradesh, easing connectivity with daily flights from Lucknow and Varanasi to metro cities across India.
Tourism in Varanasi has witnessed a phase of euphoria, as the city recorded tourist footfall rising to a whooping 7.3Cr in 2022, owing to more than 40 investors from local and established tourism brands signing MoUs with the tourism department.
Commenting on the destination launch, Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air said, “The launch of daily flight operations to Varanasi will surely add to the rising traveller footfall in the city, easing travel connectivity from key metro destinations with our signature warm and efficient service at the most affordable fares. A popular choice for spiritual, cultural events and activities, and with the ongoing implementation of several developmental changes, to make Varanasi future-ready, we are glad to add the city to Akasa Air growing air transportation network.”
