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India's GoAir to Start International Flight Services from Oct 11

GoAir, one of India’s fastest growing airlines, is all set to commence its international flight operations. GoAir will offer India’s first ever direct service to Phuket, Thailand on October 11, 2018 from Delhi and Mumbai.

This will be followed by its second international service connecting Mumbai and Delhi with Malé, the capital of Maldives, with effective from October 14, 2018. These destinations will also be connected from Bengaluru in the near future, the company said in a statement.


GoAir will mark its first foray into international skies after completing more than a decade of successful domestic operations. GoAir will continue to operate its A320 aircraft in all operations and on both these international routes. With the introduction of these flights, the airline will increase its operations by 28 flights to a total of 1680 flights per week. GoAir aims to amplify and replicate its domestic success story, redefining its fly smart experience and value proposition in the aviation industry.

GoAir will operate three direct flight services per week between Mumbai – Phuket – Mumbai at a return fare starting from Rs 18,999; two direct flight services per week between Delhi – Phuket – Delhi at a return fare starting from Rs 18,999.

Similarly, the airline will operate three direct flight services per week between Mumbai – Malé - Mumbai at an affordable return fare starting from Rs 17,999; two direct flight services per week between Delhi – Malé – Delhi at a return fare starting from Rs 18,999.

Commenting on the launch of their international operations, Cornelis Vrieswijk, CEO, GoAir said, “It is with great pride that we announce the commencement of our maiden international operations. Phuket and Malé are key tourist destinations and hold a lot of promise. As an LCC, we have always strived to offer the best value for money to our customers and now we extend this proposition to the international travellers as well. The international schedules have been planned to allow quick and convenient connections for customers and are a reflection of our continued journey towards excellence.”

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