In January 2026, Akasa Air became the 5th Indian member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), global body representing over 360 airlines and more than 80% of global air traffic.
- What? Akasa Air became the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
- Significance: 5th Indian airline to become an IATA member.
- Mandatory Prerequisite: Completion of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA).
- Existing Indian Members: Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and SpiceJet.
About International Air Transport Association (IATA):
Overview: The IATA is a global trade association representing the airline industry.
Requirement: Membership followed the successful completion of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) in December 2025.
Focus: Membership enables participation in industry-wide dialogue on safety management, digital transformation, and sustainable aviation.
Indian Members: The other four Indian carriers that are IATA members are Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and SpiceJet.
About Akasa Air: India’s youngest airline founded in 2020 by Vinay Dube and late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, connects 26 domestic and six international cities, operates 31 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft with plans to expand to 226, and has served over 23 million passengers to date.
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