Crisis-hit Go First Airlines announces further flight cancellations till June 9, citing operational reasons. Passengers will receive full refunds. Meanwhile, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) instructs the airline's resolution professional to address petitions filed by lessors seeking repossession of leased aircraft and engines.
Go First Airlines has informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) about its intention to resume operations with 152 daily flights. The airline, currently managed by Abhilash Lal, has been non-operational since May 3.
The civil aviation ministry has taken action after the temporary suspension of Go First flights resulted in a surge in airfares on routes previously serviced by the airline. Airlines have been instructed to self-monitor airfares and maintain reasonable pricing. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation will oversee the implementation of these measures to prevent excessive fares and ensure fair pricing for passengers.
Go First Airlines has announced the cancellation of its flights until May 30, citing operational reasons. Passengers affected by the cancellations will be issued full refunds. The airline is actively working on a revival plan amidst the challenges it faces.
Go First Airlines informs DGCA about the lack of a definite timeline for resuming operations. The suspended board files caveats against four aircraft lessors following an order by the NCLAT upholding insolvency proceedings. Efforts by lessors for deregistration and repossession continue.
Domestic airlines in India witnessed a significant surge in passenger numbers, with over 1.29 crore travelers in April 2023, reflecting a remarkable growth of more than 22% compared to the previous year. The DGCA's official data unveils valuable insights into on-time performance and market share trends among airlines.
Go First, the crisis-hit airline currently undergoing insolvency resolution, has announced an extension of its flight suspension until May 26. With ongoing legal proceedings and an uncertain future, the airline's passengers and stakeholders find themselves in a state of limbo. Efforts to resume operations by May 27 remain uncertain due to various operational challenges and the departure of several pilots.
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Air India has announced the resumption of its nonstop Amritsar-Mumbai flight service, addressing the capacity deficit caused by the temporary cessation of operations by another airline. Passengers can now book flights for seamless travel and early morning arrivals, with convenient onward connectivity to key cities in southern and central India.
Go First, the low-cost carrier, is planning to restart its flight services on May 24th, with a smaller operation. The airline has been granted protection under a moratorium by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) from recovery by lessors and lenders. This comes after Go First became the first Indian airline to voluntarily seek bankruptcy protection to renegotiate contracts and debt.