Concerns over training and safety standards at Akasa Air have prompted pilots to seek assistance from the Civil Aviation Ministry, which the airline has addressed by issuing a statement.

A group of pilots from Akasa Air have raised concerns about alleged issues with training and safety standards at the airline, prompting them to seek the intervention of the Civil Aviation Ministry. The pilots claim that 84 of their colleagues resigned on short notice, but the airline has denied these allegations as “baseless and untrue”. Akasa Air points out that 324 pilots have joined the airline since October 2023 and that its annualized attrition rate for pilots is less than 1%. The airline also highlights its positive employee surveys, which show pilots reporting high job satisfaction levels. In response to the pilots’ concerns, Akasa Air has emphasized its commitment to safety and training, and has pointed out that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had imposed a fine on the airline in October for certain lapses in crew training. The airline operates a fleet of 26 aircraft and serves 27 destinations, including five international cities.