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KOCHI, JUNE 24, 2022
Strengthening the vision to expand its footprints internationally as well as in the Southern India, Go First, formerly GoAir, is all set to commence tri-weekly flights from Kochi to Abu Dhabi starting from June 28, airline officials said.
The flights will operate every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
The inaugural flight G8 063 will depart from Cochin International Airport at 20:05 hours (local time) and will arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport at 22:40 hours (local time). On the return, the Aflight G8 064 will depart from Abu Dhabi at 23:40 hrs (local time) and arrive at Kochi at 05:10 hrs (local time).
Go First will operate three direct flight services per week between Kochi and Abu Dhabi and bookings are now open at an attractive return fare starting from Rs 15793. The airline expects through this they will strengthen their international footprint to the Middle East.
Speaking on the development, Kaushik Khona, Chief Executive Officer, Go First, said: “We are pleased to announce new non-stop flights connecting Kerala with Abu Dhabi to strengthen our connectivity in the Middle East. Our expansion in this sector will help ensure that Go First is the preferred choice by the travellers in these cities. These new routes once again reflect our unflinching commitment towards expanding our international operations.”
