After an impressive year of growth, Akasa Air now faces turbulent times. The budget airline, backed by the late billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, had rapidly expanded its operations to become the fastest airline to amass a fleet of 20 aircraft, a requirement for international flights. However, despite this impressive fleet expansion, Akasa Air is currently grappling with a pilot shortage, which has led to operational challenges.
In recent weeks, Akasa saw a wave of pilot resignations. The airline then responded by filing lawsuits against some of these pilots for abruptly leaving without adhering to the required six-month notice period.
