Akasa Air First Indian Airline to Introduce Apple Pay For International Bookings

Akasa Air has become the first Indian airline to introduce Apple Pay for cross-border payments. According to the airline's announcement, the new payment method will permit international passengers to complete bookings with a one-tap payment using Face ID or Touch ID.

Payment Options
This feature will help reduce checkout times and payment drop-offs, making international flight bookings simpler and more secure for travellers using Apple devices. It is Razorpay that facilitates Apple Pay for cross-border transactions.

Akasa acknowledges payments as a crucial part of the air journey as far as a passenger is concerned, especially for international travel, and recognising this fact, the company adds Apple Pay, a familiar and trusted option for global travellers booking flights to and from India.

Along with Apple Pay, the carrier will continue to offer multiple payment options for domestic bookings, including UPI, credit and debit cards, net banking, digital wallets, EMI options and pay-later services.

Akasa Air
Launched operations in August 2022, the carrier 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. The airline has carried over 23 million travellers so far.

Chief Operating Officers Say:
"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.