GoFirst airline, owned by India’s Wadia Group, has extended the period for cancellation of its flights till June 4, 2023. Full refund will be issued to the passengers. In a statement on Twitter, GoFirst, formerly known as GoAir, said that “Due to operational reasons, GoFirst flights are canceled until June 4, 2023. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.” ” GoFirst had earlier announced the cancellation of flight operations till May 30.
This is not the first time that the cash-strapped airline has extended its flight cancellation period. The airline first announced grounding all its aircraft on 3 May, a day after the airline filed for voluntary insolvency proceedings with the NCLT. Although initially the flights were canceled till May 5, the airline is extending the cancellation period as there is no solution.
GoFirst flights are canceled until June 4, 2023 due to operational reasons. We apologize for the inconvenience caused and request customers to travel https://t.co/FdMt1cRR4b for more information. For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. pic.twitter.com/qNDORbmDJi– Go First (@GoFirstairways) May 30, 2023
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had last week advised GoFirst Airlines to submit a comprehensive restructuring plan for sustainable revival of operations. A senior DGCA official had earlier said that GoFirst has submitted its response to the show cause notice issued on May 8, requesting them to prepare a comprehensive restructuring plan for restarting operations and submit. may be permitted to utilize the moratorium period for Same to DGCA for requisite regulatory approvals before resuming operations.
Accordingly, DGCA advised the airline to submit a comprehensive restructuring/revival plan for sustainable revival of operations within a period of 30 days. The revival plan once submitted by GoFirst will be reviewed by the DGCA for further appropriate action in the matter.
The airline blamed American engine maker Pratt & Whitney for not providing new engines for its Airbus A320 fleet, resulting in losses in business.