Akasa Air and Accommodations Plus International (API) partner to elevate crew accommodation experience

Accommodations Plus International (API), a global leader in crew accommodations technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, to automate, modernize, and elevate crew accommodation experience across its expanding domestic and international network.

Partnership Overview
- Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, has partnered with Accommodations Plus International (API), a global leader in crew accommodations technology.
- Purpose: to automate, modernize, and elevate crew accommodation experiences across Akasa’s expanding domestic and international network.

Technology Integration
- API will implement its end-to-end crew accommodations platform, fully integrated with Akasa’s crew and operations systems.
- Features:
- Real-time automation of hotel sourcing, booking, communication, and payments.
- Improved efficiency and transparency across the accommodation lifecycle.
- Scalable to support Akasa’s rapid growth.

Leadership Perspectives
- Belson Coutinho (Co-Founder & COO, Akasa Air): emphasized that “our people are at the heart of everything we do,” framing the partnership as a strategic investment in crew safety, wellbeing, and comfort.

- Ramzi Kamel (CCO, API): highlighted the shared commitment to smart, scalable technology that enhances crew experience while strengthening operational performance.

Akasa Air Context
- Launched in August 2022, Akasa has already carried 24+ million passengers.
- Operates 34 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, serving 26 domestic and six international destinations (including Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait City, and Phuket).
- Has placed firm orders for 226 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, underscoring long-term expansion plans.

This partnership reflects Akasa’s people-first philosophy and API’s tech-driven expertise, combining to create a more reliable, efficient, and comfortable crew ecosystem.