Akasa Air becomes 1st Indian airline to introduce Apple Pay for international flight bookings, partners with Razorpay

Akasa Air announced the introduction of Apple Pay as a payment option on its website and mobile app on Wednesday, becoming the first Indian airline to enable the digital wallet service for cross-border transactions.

About the new feature from Akasa Air

The offer is rolled out to make international flight bookings simpler and more secure for travellers using Apple devices.

The airline stated the new payment option will allow international customers to complete bookings with one-tap payments using Face ID or Touch ID, reducing checkout time and payment drop-offs.

The integration has been launched in partnership with Razorpay, which is assisting Apple Pay for cross-border transactions.

Akasa Air said payments are a key part of the customer journey, especially for international travel.

By adding Apple Pay, the airline intends to offer a familiar and trusted option for global travellers booking flights to and from India.

The airline continues to offer multiple payment options for domestic bookings, including UPI, credit and debit cards, net banking, digital wallets, EMI options and pay-later services.

“At Akasa Air, we are committed to building a seamless and intuitive travel experience for our customers across every touchpoint. The integration of Apple Pay is another step in strengthening our digital backbone and enabling secure, frictionless payments for travellers across the globe,” said Naarayan T V, Chief Marketing Officer of the airline.

“As we expand our international presence, offering secure and effortless payment options becomes indispensable. The introduction of Apple Pay in partnership with Razorpay enables us to deliver precisely that, an elevated booking experience anchored in reliability, customer centricity and technological excellence,” he added.

Rahul Kothari, Chief Operating Officer, Razorpay, said the partnership will enable Akasa Air to boost its international payment experience.

“Apple Pay has redefined digital payments by setting a global benchmark for speed, security, and convenience. For merchants, it unlocks smoother checkouts and stronger customer trust, both critical for succeeding in international markets. We’re delighted to power this integration for Akasa Air and support them in delivering seamless, future-ready payment experiences to their global customers,” he said.

About Akasa Air

Launched in August 2022, Akasa Air has carried over 23 million passengers so far. Headquartered in Mumbai, the airline was founded by Vinay Dube and Aditya Ghosh, with investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala holding a major stake in the business.

The airline currently operates a fleet of 31 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, connecting 26 domestic and six international cities, including destinations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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