Akasa Air introduces Apple Pay for bookings

Akasa Air on Wednesday announced the introduction of Apple Pay as a payment option on its website and mobile app, becoming the first Indian airline to enable Apple Pay for cross-border transactions. The offer is introduced to make international flight bookings simpler and more secure for travellers using Apple devices. The airline said 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 enabled in partnership with Razorpay, which is facilitating 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 aims 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. 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,” said Naarayan T V, Chief Marketing Officer of the airline. Rahul Kothari, Chief Operating Officer, Razorpay, said the partnership will help Akasa Air strengthen 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. Akasa Air, which launched operations in August 2022, has carried over 23 million passengers so far. The airline currently operates a fleet of 31 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and connects 26 domestic and six international cities, including destinations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.