FLY91’s maiden flights from Goa to Agatti, Jalgaon take to the skies
~ Manohar International Airport is now directly connected to Agatti and Jalgaon
~ The regional airline operates four flights per week from its home base Goa (GOX) to Agatti
~ Jalgaon to be connected with Goa & Hyderabad thrice a week
Panaji, April 18, 2024: FLY91, a pure play regional airline in India, flagged off its maiden flights to Agatti and Jalgaon on Thursday, offering direct connectivity to the vibrant destinations from Goa’s Manohar International Airport.
The first flight to Agatti departed ahead of schedule at 7:10 am and reached Agatti Island Airport at 8:50am. The return flight departed at 9:20am and landed at the airport at Mopa, Goa at 11:10am.
With fares starting at Rs 4391, FLY91’s Goa-Agatti flights have made the pristine islands accessible to the mainland and increased connectivity to and from the Lakshadweep archipelago.
To mark the historic milestone, a cake cutting ceremony was held at Agatti with staff and passengers joining in the celebrations.
The Goa based carrier commenced operations between Goa-Agatti-Goa, Goa-Jalgaon-Goa and Hyderabad-Jalgaon-Hyderabad on Thursday. The regional carrier will fly to Agatti on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. However, from May 1, the flights from Goa-Agatti-Goa will operate seven days of the week.
FLY91 will operate the Goa - Jalgaon - Goa and Hyderabad-Jalgaon-Hyderabad flights on Monday, Thursday and Saturday with fares starting at Rs 1991 onwards.
Commenting on the maiden flights to the destinations, Manoj Chacko, MD and CEO at FLY91 said "The new routes reflect FLY91's commitment to affordable and convenient air travel, opening doors to explore the untouched beauty of destinations across the country. We are committed to enhance last mile connectivity in India by constantly adding new cities and routes which provide easier and faster access to people to commute’’
The addition of Agatti and Jalgaon as domestic sectors in FLY91’s network coincides with the domestic summer holiday season. Agatti Island, one of Lakshadweep's most sought-after destinations, boasts a 6 km stretch of stunning land blessed with diverse marine life. Agatti attracts enthusiasts of deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, sailing, water skiing, kayaking and is an ideal starting point for exploring the tranquil islands in the region.
Jalgaon, which is the gateway to the historic Ajanta and Ellora caves, is located a short drive away from Jalgaon airport.
The airline currently operates flights into Goa, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Sindhudurg.
Flight schedule: https://fly91.in/resources/flight-schedule.pdf
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 .
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