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Panaji, September 2025 --SaffronStays, India’s leading platform for curated luxury vacation homes, enters a strategic partnership with FLY91, a regional airline, boosting connectivity across tier-2 and tier-3 cities. It’s an exclusive collaboration for SaffronStays’ recently launched first boutique resort property, ‘Araqila,’ in Sindhudurg, paving the way for promoting regional tourism and offering experiential value for customers.

Under the partnership, passengers booking a stay through FLY91 can enjoy exclusive benefits at the curated resort Araqila in Sindhudurg. Guests can avail a flat 10% OFF on bookings for stays of two nights or more, along with a complimentary Sundowner Cocktail Hour from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, which includes one complimentary drink per person from Araqila’s specially curated menu of cocktails, mocktails, or beer.

Araqila guests will also receive a flat 10% OFF on flights across the FLY91 network, redeemable via the exclusive coupon code ARAQILAFLY91 when booking through the official SaffronStays website. The offer is valid until 30th November 2025.

A 55-acre boutique retreat in Aravali, Sindhudurg, Araqila is inspired by the historic sea forts of the Konkan coast. Built like a fort, the property combines sweeping lagoon views, forested trails, and a rich Konkani heritage. Featuring 25 private suites with an unprecedented view of the Arabian Sea, a private beach, spa, outdoor amphitheater, and authentic Malvani cuisine, Araqila seamlessly integrates with its local habitat.

Founded by industry veterans and operating a modern ATR 72-600 fleet, FLY91 delivers reliable, comfortable, and affordable flights with a strong emphasis on customer service and a digital-first booking experience. This alliance aligns both brands’ missions, i.e., SaffronStays’ focus on reintroducing India’s lesser-explored regions to travellers and FLY91’s goal of making these destinations more accessible.

“FLY91 is committed to making air travel in India accessible, safe, and reliable, while bridging last-mile connectivity for our valued travellers. We aim to contribute to India’s ongoing economic transformation by building robust regional networks that ensure seamless end-to-end connections and comfort. This collaboration with Araqila reflects our shared goal of enhancing travel experiences across the country,” said Manoj Chacko, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, FLY91.

Devendra Parulekar, Founder of SaffronStays, shares, “With Araqila, our goal has been to put Sindhudurg firmly on the global travel map. Partnering with FLY91, an airline equally committed to opening up India’s hidden regions, makes that vision stronger. This collaboration makes the journey from sky to shore exciting, offering travellers both convenience and a high-quality regional experience. The value it brings lies in making remote destinations not only reachable but memorable.”

About FLY91: FLY91 (Just Udo Aviation Private Limited) is a pure play regional airline headquartered in Goa, that strives to enhance air connectivity across tier 2 and tier 3 cities in India. Founded by industry veterans and backed by professional funding, FLY91 is committed to enhance last mile air connectivity and will connect over 50 cities across India in the next five years.

As part of this plan, FLY91 will induct 30 aircraft into its fleet which will be based at multiple hubs across the country. This vision is reflected in its selection of ATR 72-600 aircraft, which is a robust & established choice for safe, efficient and sustainable operations for regional airlines globally. For more information, please refer to www.fly91.in