Press release 25th June, 2014

GoAir enhances connect between Chandigarh and Mumbai

Third return flight service from 3rd July, 2014

Chandigarh 25th June, 2014 :

GoAir, one of India’s fastest growing airlines, today announced a non-stop flight service connecting Chandigarh with Mumbai effective from 3rd July, 2014. GoAir will have 19 departures per week with additional connectivity to Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa, Kochi and Nagpur via Mumbai. The new flight will give enough time to people from neighbouring states of J&K, Punjab, Himachal and Haryana to catch an afternoon flight and reach their destination the same day.

“We are delighted to announce the third return flight service from one of the fastest growing SME markets in the north – Chandigarh and connecting to crucial trade and business hub like Mumbai, which will be further connected to sectors like Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Goa, Bangalore, Chennai and Kochi. GoAir has achieved immense support and encouragement from this sector and continues to delight its customers. Chandigarh has consistently demonstrated immense business potential and has upcoming respected educational institutes. GoAir is determined to provide best travelling experience and more choice to the customers to connect with major hubs”, said Mr. Giorgio De Roni, CEO, GoAir.

Schedule of Departures from Chandigarh from 3rd July, 2014:

From To FLT NO Dep. Time Arr. Time Routing DOW Effective From Effective To
Chandigarh Mumbai G8 388 15:00 17:25 Non stop Daily Ex Tue, Wed 03-Jul-14 29-Sep-14
Chandigarh Ahmedabad G8 388 15:00 20:05 Via Mumbai Daily Ex Tue, Wed 03-Jul-14 29-Sep-14
Chandigarh Bengaluru G8 388 15:00 22:10 Via Mumbai Daily Ex Tue, Wed 03-Jul-14 29-Sep-14
Chandigarh Ahmedabad G8 388 15:00 23:30 Via Mumbai Daily Ex Tue, Wed 03-Jul-14 29-Sep-14
Chandigarh Chennai G8 388 15:00 20:15 Via Mumbai Daily Ex Tue, Wed 03-Jul-14 29-Sep-14
Chandigarh Goa G8 388 15:00 23:20 Via Mumbai Daily Ex Tue, Wed 03-Jul-14 29-Sep-14
Chandigarh Nagpur G8 388 15:00 20:15 Via Mumbai Daily Ex Tue, Wed 03-Jul-14 29-Sep-14

About Go Airlines (India) Ltd.

Launched in November 2005, GoAir is the aviation foray of the Wadia Group and currently operates across 21 destinations with over 975 flights and approximately 2,000 plus connections weekly. GoAir currently holds a market share of 9.8% and has recorded the Load Factor of 81.8% for the month of May, 2014, (DGCA).

GoAir is committed to providing travellers a value for money proposition through highest standards of customer service delivery and affordable air fares. GoAir’s flagship offering, GoBusiness, is a priority service for business travellers looking to match value and exclusivity. GoBusiness offers premium in-flight benefits of greater legroom (reserved seating in the first two rows), privacy (vacant centre seat), hot meals and personalised attention by Cabin Crew. It also provides customers the comfort of priority check-in, boarding and deplaning.

GoAir flies to Ahmedabad, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Leh, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Port Blair, Pune, Ranchi and Srinagar.

Awards won by GoAir in the near past:

  • Awarded twice by Airbus for operational excellence
  • Airbus Worldwide Award for Best Operational Excellence 2012-13-A320 family “Small Fleet”
  • Airbus – Best performing Airbus A320 family operator in Asia Pacific/Middle East/Africa in 2011
  • Award-winning in-flight service
  • Today’s Traveler Award – Best On-Board Service in Domestic Airline in 2013
  • Safari India – Airline of the year for Cuisine and Services in 2012
  • Most friendly Trade Partner
  • Travel Agents Association of India – Most Travel Agent Friendly Airline in 2013
  • Recognized as an industry leader
  • Air Cargo India 2014 – Cargo Airline of the Year in India in 2014
  • MRO India – Best Regional LCC based in Western India in 2012