Go First Flight Operations To Remain Cancelled Till 30 May

Go First Airlines on Saturday announced that its flight operations will remain suspended till 30 May, adding that a full refund will be issued to the passengers.

The airlines took to Twitter and announced on its official handle saying, "Due to operational reasons, Go First flights are cancelled until 30 May 2023. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. A full refund will be issued to the original mode of payment shortly." 

"We acknowledge the flight cancellations might have disrupted your travel plans and we are committed to providing all the assistance we can," the announcement said.

"As you are aware, the company has filed an application for immediate resolution and revival of operations, We will be able to resume booking shortly. We thank you for your patience," the letter added.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday advised Go First Airlines to submit a comprehensive restructuring plan for a sustainable revival of operations.

A senior DGCA official informed that Go First has submitted their response to a show cause notice, issued on 8 May, wherein they have requested that they may be allowed to use the moratorium period to prepare a comprehensive restructuring plan for restarting operations and present the same to DGCA for the requisite regulatory approvals before restarting operations.

Accordingly, DGCA advised the airline on Wednesday to submit a comprehensive restructuring or revival plan for a sustainable revival of operations, within a period of 30 days.

"The airline has been asked to furnish, inter-alia, the status of availability of operational aircraft fleet, post holders required, pilots and other personnel, maintenance arrangements, funding or working capital, arrangements with lessors and vendors, etc. for the sustainable revival of operations”, the official said.

The revival plan once submitted by Go First shall be reviewed by DGCA for further appropriate action in the matter, the official added.