Cash-strapped Go First, an Indian airline, stated on Tuesday that it was extending the cancellation of all scheduled flights till July 10. The airline, which is facing insolvency proceedings, ceased operations on May 3 and has repeatedly prolonged the cancellation of flights since then. Previously, it had cancelled all flights until 6 July.
A statement of the airlines reads, “We regret to inform that due to operational reasons, Go First flights scheduled till 10 July 2023 have been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the flight cancellation.”
Last week, senior representatives of Go First’s current management met with authorities from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to discuss several parts of the revival plan. The corporation has requested a speedy settlement and resumption of activities.
Before approving the revival plan for the resumption of flights, the aviation watchdog DGCA will also undertake a special evaluation of Go First’s facilities in the national capital and Mumbai from July 4 to 6.
According to reports, a senior official at the DGCA stated that following a preliminary evaluation of the resumption plan submitted by the Resolution Professional (RP) for Go First on June 28, the regulator intends to conduct a special audit.
“The special audit to be conducted from July 4 to 6 shall be focused on the safety-related aspects and continued compliance of the requirements to hold an Air Operator Certificate, as well as on physical verification of the arrangements made for the resumption of flight operations,” the official stated in a report.
