Mumbai: In another initiative for its cabin crew, India’s youngest airline Akasa Air joined hands with uppercase to launch a custom-designed cabin stroller and tote bag exclusively for the airline’s flight attendants. The eco-friendly travel gear has been customised with design inputs from the carrier’s crew.
Design Inputs from Crew Shaped the Travel Gear
The custom line has been exclusively designed for Akasa Air’s cabin crew with direct input from crew members, to meet the unique demands of frequent flying.
The cabin stroller features a hard-shell exterior in Akasa’s signature colours, dual wheels for sturdy and smooth mobility, TSA-approved locks, and smart compartments for shoes, laundry, and essentials. It is paired with a matching tote bag that fits securely on top, offering additional storage and structure for daily crew use.
Akasa Says the Initiative Enhances Crew Comfort and Style
According to Akasa Air, sustainability is central to this collaboration as uppercase has manufactured the bags using RCS-certified recycled materials and designed to lower carbon footprint. With this initiative, the airline aims to empower its crew with high-quality, sustainable gear that makes their journey comfortable and enjoyable.
The newly designed, made in India and eco-friendly cabin luggage will now become an integral part of Akasa Air’s crew experience to support their journeys with functionality, convenience and a vision for a more sustainable planet.
Akasa COO Calls It a Reflection of Employee-Centric Values
Belson Coutinho, co-founder and chief operating officer at Akasa Air, said, "We're thrilled to partner with uppercase to introduce this new, custom-designed travel gear for our cabin crew. This initiative truly reflects our deep commitment to employee centricity. We've listened to our crew's needs and incorporated their inputs to ensure the bags are not only incredibly convenient and functional for their demanding roles, but also exude style and even a touch of fun.”
uppercase MD Says Project Aligns with Shared Values of Innovation
Sudip Ghose, founder and managing director at uppercase, said, “We believe that great design must serve both purpose and people. This collaboration with Akasa Air was a natural fit with both brands being young, future-facing, and driven by values of sustainability and innovation. The luggage was custom-designed in close partnership with the airline’s crew, with every detail tailored to their needs and proudly made in India.”
Airline Previously Launched Custom Adidas Sneakers for Cabin Crew
Notably, the airline had also collaborated with Adidas to launch exclusive sneakers for its crew. The initiative was meant to provide comfort to the crew during their long flying hours by replacing them with the uncomfortable formal shoes.
