Akasa Air gets approval from civil aviation watchdog to fly overseas

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is set to assess the availability of bilateral air traffic rights with foreign countries following the approval granted to Akasa Air, India's youngest airline, by the civil aviation ministry, said people in the know.

- Anu Sharma

"According to the DGCA, Akasa Air is eligible to apply for international scheduled air transport services," the ministry informed the airline. "However, it is also informed that based on traffic rights to be allocated to Akasa Air, scrutiny of country-specific preparedness will be carried out by the DGCA before permitting Akasa Air to operate international operations."

Since 2019, Indian airlines have shown a strong interest in expanding their presence in the international market due to the potential for higher yields. India's largest airline, IndiGo, has also announced its intention to allocate 30% capacity to international routes within two years.