Akasa Air has launched Akasa Elevate, its first loyalty programme, as the airline marks four years of operations. The programme rewards frequent travellers with points, tier-based benefits and greater travel flexibility, as Akasa looks to deepen customer engagement while expanding its network.

Air India has entered a new codeshare with Azerbaijan Airlines, expanding connectivity between India and Azerbaijan. The agreement places Air India flight numbers on daily Delhi-Baku and Mumbai-Baku services.

The airline’s fifth-freedom entry won’t match those carriers on timing or fares but offers Star Alliance flyers a new way to earn miles and onwards connectivity to about 125 European and 65 African destinations via Istanbul.