A day after India’s low-budget airline, GoFirst, filed for bankruptcy blaming jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney (P&W), the US aerospace major hit back saying that the budget airline’s ” Has a long history of meeting its financial obligations.
According to sources in news agency ANI, P&W claimed that the airline has a long history of meeting its financial obligations to the aircraft manufacturer.
The significant statement from P&W came after the Mumbai-based Indian ultra-low-cost airline accused Pratt & Whitney of not supplying engines. The airline claimed that this prompted GO First to abruptly cancel its flights until May 5.
A GoFirst official told the news agency, “GoFirst is facing a financial crisis due to non-supply of engines by US-based jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney (P&W), which has built more than 50 aircraft.” has been erected.”
Will not comment further: P&W
In a statement, the US engine maker said it is “committed to the success of our airline customers, and we continue to prioritize delivery schedules for all customers.” Compliance with the March 2023 arbitration award related to P&W Go First As it is now a matter of litigation, we will not comment further.”
Amidst the confusion, passengers who had booked their tickets with the airlines were left in the lurch. GoFirst Airlines announced that its flight operations would remain canceled from May 3 to May 5 and full refunds would be issued to passengers.
DGCA is angry
The official media account of GoFirst Airlines said on Twitter, “Due to operational reasons, GoFirst flights for 3rd, 4th and 5th May 2023 have been cancelled. We sincerely apologize to our loyal customers. We believe you We assure you that we will come back.” With more details soon. Full refund will be issued through original mode of payment shortly”.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the Government of India is helping GoFirst Airlines in every possible way, but it is the responsibility of the airline to make alternate travel arrangements for the passengers so that they do not face inconvenience.
(with inputs from agencies)
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