SRINAGAR: Wadia Group-run airline GoFirst started its direct passenger services on Saturday. Sharjah from United Arab Emirates Srinagarhas become the first domestic carrier to provide direct international connectivity to the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir.
operated by airbus A320neo, the airline’s maiden flight G8 1595 took off from Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar at around 6.30 pm on Saturday, a release said.
GoFirst will operate four flights every week between Srinagar and Sharjah.
The introduction of direct flights on the new route, which will be operated four times a week, will boost trade and tourism between Srinagar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as meet the demand for convenient travel options for both the cities, which are popular tourist destinations. are also. Go, said earlier.
The new services will also support growing trade and investment ties with both Srinagar and Sharjah. Direct flights from Sharjah to Srinagar and beyond to Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu, Leh and Mumbai and vice versa, the airline said.
“Having been in operation for over 15 years, the airline shares a special relationship with the region and is committed to its growth. We are delighted to be the first airline to connect Jammu and Kashmir with the UAE and this This is a testament to our commitment to the region,” said Kaushik Khona, CEO, go first.
The airline said that it has taken initiative for the development of air travel and cargo movement from Srinagar, Jammu and Leh, adding that it is the only airline appointed for cargo movement of horticulture and agricultural products from Jammu and Kashmir – State Company owned by .
operated by airbus A320neo, the airline’s maiden flight G8 1595 took off from Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar at around 6.30 pm on Saturday, a release said.
GoFirst will operate four flights every week between Srinagar and Sharjah.
The introduction of direct flights on the new route, which will be operated four times a week, will boost trade and tourism between Srinagar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as meet the demand for convenient travel options for both the cities, which are popular tourist destinations. are also. Go, said earlier.
The new services will also support growing trade and investment ties with both Srinagar and Sharjah. Direct flights from Sharjah to Srinagar and beyond to Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu, Leh and Mumbai and vice versa, the airline said.
“Having been in operation for over 15 years, the airline shares a special relationship with the region and is committed to its growth. We are delighted to be the first airline to connect Jammu and Kashmir with the UAE and this This is a testament to our commitment to the region,” said Kaushik Khona, CEO, go first.
The airline said that it has taken initiative for the development of air travel and cargo movement from Srinagar, Jammu and Leh, adding that it is the only airline appointed for cargo movement of horticulture and agricultural products from Jammu and Kashmir – State Company owned by .
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