• Decision was based on Travelport’s strength in India and beyond

National, February 27, 2026 – Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, and Akasa Air (AKJ), India’s fastest-growing airline, today announce the signing of a new, long-term content distribution agreement which will provide unique content from Akasa through Travelport+.

With this deal, Travelport becomes the first global distribution system (GDS) to sign a content agreement with Akasa Air, underscoring the airline’s confidence in Travelport as its preferred distribution channel.

“Choosing our first global travel retailing platform was significant for Akasa’s growth and expansion plans, but the final decision was easy based on Travelport’s strength in India and beyond,” said Sagar Naik Vice President, Commercial & Sales. “Travelport’s singular focus on agents, its industry leading search speed, and its history of customer service and satisfaction made them the perfect partner and easy choice for Akasa.”

This partnership will enable Akasa Air’s flights, offers, and services to be distributed through Travelport’s extensive network of travel agents globally, broadening the airline’s reach and supporting Akasa’s focus on strong financial and commercial performance as it expands its global footprint.

The distribution agreement also allows Akasa’s content to be accessed by agents using Travelport+, the fastest and most innovative travel content platform, potentially unlocking new opportunities for Akasa to achieve its goal of expanding its ancillary revenue ecosystem.

“We’re honored Akasa has entrusted Travelport to be its first GDS partner and in granting us a preferred GDS status in point-of-sale India before any other,” said Damian Hickey, Global Head of Air Partners at Travelport. “Travelport+ is the industry’s only modern retailing platform designed for agents, and we feel our technology and award-winning customer service are the perfect fit to help Akasa achieve its vision of becoming one of the top 30 airlines in the world by the end of this decade.”