Go First Crisis Deepens: Flights Suspended till May 30, Full Refunds Soon
Written by Sanjay Kumar
Go First, currently facing financial challenges and undergoing insolvency resolution proceedings, has decided to further extend its flight cancellations till May 30 due to operational reasons. This decision comes shortly after the airline had previously announced the suspension of flight operations till May 28. Nevertheless, the airline remains optimistic about the possibility of resuming bookings in the near future.
In the meantime, the low-cost airline has assured passengers that it will provide refunds for those who have booked tickets on the flights that have been cancelled. The refunds will be processed through the original mode of payment. It is worth noting that Go Air has also temporarily ceased the sale of tickets.
Go First flights cancelled till May 30
Due to operational reasons, Go First flights until 30th May 2023 are cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and request customers to visit https://t.co/W9zQ6X3vmu for more information. For any queries or concerns, please feel free to contact us. pic.twitter.com/norPCJLYD1
— GO FIRST (@GoFirstairways) May 26, 2023
“We regret to inform you that due to operational reasons, Go First flights scheduled till 30th May, 2023, have been cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience caused by the flight cancellations. 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. As you are aware, the company has filed an application for immediate resolution and revival of operations. We will be able to resume bookings shortly,” the airline said in a tweet.
Go First airline is currently undergoing insolvency resolution proceedings. On May 3, the airline officially declared the suspension of its flight operations. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has recently affirmed the decision made by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to accept Go First’s plea for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings. This ruling was made in response to petitions filed by four lessors who had objected to the airline’s insolvency resolution proceedings.
Go First to submit ‘revival’ plan to DGCA
On May 24, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) provided guidance to Go First Airlines, urging them to present a comprehensive plan for the resumption and sustainable revival of their operations. The DGCA instructed the airline to submit this plan within a 30-day timeframe.
The plan should include essential information such as the current status of operational aircraft, pilots, personnel, maintenance arrangements, and funding, among other relevant details, according to reports. Once Go First submits the revival plan, the DGCA will review it thoroughly and take appropriate actions accordingly.
Go First to Undergo DGCA Audit
According to the head of operations of Go First, the crisis-ridden airline, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will conduct an audit of the airline’s preparedness before granting approval for the resumption of flights. The airline’s representative informed the staff about this development. On May 24, a senior DGCA official stated that Go First has responded to the show cause notice issued by the regulator.
The airline’s response indicates that they are actively working on the necessary details to resume flight operations as soon as possible. It is important to note that on May 8, DGCA had issued a show cause notice to the budget carrier, citing non-compliance with the Aircraft Rules, 1937, and failure to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable services. The airline has submitted its reply to the show cause notice.
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