Akasa Air to raise pilot pay by up to 20% from January

Akasa Air will increase pilot salaries by up to 20%, raise minimum protected flying hours to 50 a month and lift minimum annual leave to 42 days, according to sources. The changes take effect from January 1, 2027, as the four-year-old airline adds more aircraft and routes. Akasa currently operates 45 Boeing 737 MAX jets with over 800 pilots.