New dawn for aviation: The Akasa Air experience as it takes to the skies

Founder-CEO Vinay Dube thanked all passengers and took their feedback as they deplaned on arrival in Mumbai

Sundays are generally quiet days for air travel, but this Sunday was a tad different. There was quite an excitement at Gate 28 of Mumbai airport’s Terminal 1 as Akasa Air, India's newest airline, prepared to take to the skies on Day 1.

With a new fuel-efficient Boeing 737 Max aircraft and soft cushioned seats equipped with USB ports, Akasa Air hopes to bring freshness to the flying experience. And on Day One, it didn't disappoint.

While its Mumbai-Ahmedabad morning inaugural flight was sold out within a day of bookings opening, demand on its second flight on the route was