Go First Airlines recently announced that their flight operations will remain cancelled from now until May 30th, 2023, and that all passengers would receive a full refund. The airline publicly apologized for the inconvenience that the flight cancellations may have caused.
The company explained that due to operational reasons, the flights had been cancelled and they regret to inform passengers of the cancelations. The airline issued a letter to their passengers letting them know of the flight cancellations and insurance that a full refund would be issued shortly. Additionally, the letter informed passengers that the airline filed an application for immediate resolution and revival of operations and that they hope to resume booking shortly.
The situation has been further complicated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which has advised Go First Airlines to submit a comprehensive restructuring plan for sustainable revival of operations within a period of 30 days. The airline was asked to provide status of operational aircraft fleet, post holders, pilots and other personnel, maintenance arrangements, funding/working capital, and arrangements with lessors and vendors. Once the plan has been submitted to the DGCA, it will be reviewed for further action on the matter.
Go First Airlines is a domestic airline based in India. The airline was set up in 2018 and is headquartered in New Delhi. The company has a fleet of over 10 aircraft and flies to over 20 destinations around India. The airline is known as a budget carrier in the market, providing low cost flights with few additional services. Overall, Go First Airlines has grown in popularity in recent years, with many opting to take their budget-friendly flights for short travel distance.
The person mentioned in the article is T.U. Mire Denist, who is the Senior Official of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). T.U. Mire Denist is a highly qualified and experienced aviation sector professional and is responsible for guiding the development of the aviation industry in India. Additionally, Mire Denist is known for pushing for the implementation of safety rules in the airline industry and developing new safety policies that would make air travel safer.