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No definite timeline to resume operations: Go First

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 11:04 AM 543

Go First has informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that they do not have a ‘definite timeline’ yet on the resumption of operations, have suspended operations on May 3. Meanwhile, the suspended board of Go First on Tuesday filed caveats before the Supreme Court against four aircraft lessors of the crisis-hit airline. Four […]Continue Reading

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ETAA asks Go First to look into the problems of its members

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 15 May 2023, 1:03 PM 684

The Enterprising Travel Agents Association (ETAA) which represents more than 700+ members that include travel agents and tour operators has written a letter to Go First giving their views and suggestions on the cancellation of flights due to the insolvency proceedings of the airline. The letter said, “For many ETAA members, the past few days […]Continue Reading

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Go First Crisis: TAAI delegation led by Jyoti Mayal met Civil Aviation Minister

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Friday, 12 May 2023, 10:04 AM 1188

A TAAI (Travel Agents Association of India) delegation led by its president Jyoti Mayal met the Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi. During the half an hour meeting Mayal briefed the minister on the ongoing issue of Go First airline and how the crisis is affecting both the travel agents and the passengers. […]Continue Reading

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Centre to re-allocate Haj flights of Go First to other airlines

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Friday, 12 May 2023, 10:00 AM 1773

The Indian government has decided to re-allocate the Hajj flights that were originally planned to be operated by Go First, an airline facing financial difficulties. The decision comes in light of Go First’s cancellation of all flights since May 3 and its admission of voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings by the National Company Law Tribunal. Instead […]Continue Reading

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Go First hoping to resume flights in 2 weeks

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 11 May 2023, 10:56 AM 1106

According to latest reports, Go First is hoping to resume operations within the next two weeks. The New Delhi bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has granted bankruptcy protection to the airline, allowing it to retain its aircraft and airport parking slots and preventing lessors and vendors from recovering pending dues. The airline […]Continue Reading

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Go First Gets Insolvency Cover, Tribunal Orders No Sacking Of Employees

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Wednesday, 10 May 2023, 1:10 PM 969

In a major relief for the struggling budget airline Go First, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) today admitted its voluntary plea to initiate an insolvency resolution process, which is aimed at restructuring debt and liabilities. Calling the order a “perfect example” in the context of reviving a viable business before it becomes unviable, Go […]Continue Reading