Akasa Air became the first airline to commence operations from the newly constructed terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati.
The airline stated that the inaugural flight departed Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at 1:40 PM on February 22 and landed in Guwahati at 4:45 PM. The return flight left Guwahati at 5:20 PM and arrived in Mumbai at 9:10 PM.
A ceremonial lamp-lighting was held at LGBI Airport in the presence of Bhavin Joshi, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President – Strategy, Akasa Air, along with senior representatives of Guwahati Airport, followed by a cake-cutting ceremony, which marked the commencement of the inaugural flight.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Airport Holdings Limited, graced the occasion.
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A special boarding pass was also presented to the first passenger on the inaugural flight.
The new terminal marks a significant milestone for Akasa Air’s operations in the Northeast, enabling the airline to offer its guests a more seamless, efficient, and comfortable travel experience from Guwahati.
Developed by Guwahati International Airport Limited and operated by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), the state-of-the-art facility aligns with Akasa Air’s focus on leveraging modern infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency while delivering a consistently high-quality, passenger-centric journey.
A statement from Akasa Air stated that the airline’s shift to the new terminal highlights its strategic focus on strengthening connectivity in rapidly growing markets, while also contributing to the development of modern aviation ecosystems across the country.
Akasa Air’s empathetic and youthful personality, employee-friendly culture, customer-service philosophy, and tech-led approach have made it the airline of choice for millions of customers.
