Go First Airlines flight operations to remain cancelled till May 30
Go First Airlines announced on Saturday that its flight operations will remain canceled through May 30, adding that passengers will be given a full refund.
Go First Airlines’ official media account took to Twitter and said, “For operational reasons, Go First flights have been canceled through May 30, 2023. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.”
It added, “We regret to inform you that for operational reasons, Go First flights scheduled through May 30, 2023 have been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the flight cancellations.”
“A full refund to the original method of payment will be issued shortly,” the letter said.
“We acknowledge that flight cancellations may have disrupted your travel plans and we are committed to providing all the assistance we can,” she said.
“As you know, the company has submitted a request for immediate dissolution and revival of operations, and we will be able to resume booking soon. 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 to sustainably revive operations.
A senior DGCA official reported that Go First had submitted its response to the Offer Reason Notice, issued on May 8, requesting that they be allowed to use the moratorium period to prepare and submit a comprehensive restructuring plan to resume operations. To DGCA to obtain required regulatory approvals prior to commencement of operations.
Accordingly, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Wednesday advised the airline to submit a comprehensive restructuring/revival plan to sustainably revive operations, within 30 days.
“The airline was requested to provide, among others, the availability status of the operational aircraft fleet, required job holders, pilots and other staff, maintenance arrangements, financing/working capital, arrangements with lessors and vendors etc. for sustainable recovery,” the official said. “.
The official added that the revitalization plan, once submitted by Go First, will be reviewed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to take further appropriate measures in this regard.
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