Akasa Air is a new name in the Indian aviation industry. The airline is carving a niche for itself with the introduction of new novelties for the passengers. While the airline is not operating many routes in the country, it has certainly managed to grab the attention of passengers. This time, Akasaka Air has announced enhanced in-flight safety for visually impaired passengers. The airline announced that it will introduce its in-flight safety manual not only in English and Hindi but also in Braille script. Akasa Air claims that in keeping with the airline’s core value of empathy and ensuring that each of our customers has a warm and consistent experience, the Braille in-flight safety manual provides an explanation of safety instructions in English and Hindi. does.
The airline has partnered with The Xavier Resource Center for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC) to develop this braille in-flight safety manual. Detailed instructions on seatbelt operation, emergency exit and life jacket locations, tactile diagrams that help passengers navigate the aircraft and aircraft position, and other essential safety information in a Braille in-flight safety manual provided to onboard passengers upon request Are included.
Commenting on the launch, Belson Coutinho, Co-founder and Chief Marketing and Experience Officer, Akasaa Air, said, “We are committed to being socially cohesive with a focus on being trustworthy, warm, efficient and reliable and our The Braille In-Flight Safety Manual is testament to this commitment. We are extremely grateful to Dr. Sam Taraporevala and the entire team at XRCVC for their guidance and continuous support in our endeavor towards inclusive travel.
Dr. Sam Taraporevala, Executive Director, XRCVC, who helped develop the manual, said, “The Xavier Resource Center for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC), a department of St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai (www.xrcvc.org), a national level Support and Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities XRCVC was established in 2003 as an assistive technology support center for visually impaired students in higher education Akasa Air’s Braille In-Flight Safety Manual Towards Social Inclusion An example of an airline taking a step is.