GO FIRST (formerly known as GoAir) achieved a milestone by introducing triweekly to and
fro direct flights from Kochi to Abu Dhabi. The inaugural flight, G8 063 to Abu Dhabi, was
flagged off from Kochi last evening at 20:05 hours.
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 INR 15793. This region
will strengthen GO FIRST’s international footprint in the Middle East and will enable an
affordable world class travel experience for the passengers.
The flight wasflagged off by Mr. Suhas (IAS), MD – CIAL; in presence of Mr. Shabeer,
ExecutiveDirector – CIAL; Mr. Dinesh Kumar, Head Of Operations – CIAL; Mr. Anoop Krishna,
FRRO; Mr.Vijesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Of Customs; Mr. Sumeet Sharma, Sr.
Commandant (CISF); Mr. Chandran, Chief Of Immigration; Mr. Prasanna Kumar, JGM –
Airports Authority of India.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kaushik Khona, Chief Executive Officer, GO FIRSTsaid,“Abu
Dhabi has always been a focus city for us. We are pleased to inaugurate new non-stop flights
connecting Kerala with Abu Dhabi which will not only benefit the blue-collar workers, but
also the travellers who are planning to visit UAE and Kerala during the summer holidays.”
Recently, GO FIRST had also announced the commencement of daily direct flights from
Kochi to Kuwait and Kochi to Muscat. GO FIRSTendeavors to provide a seamless flying and
airport experience to its passengers, under its “You come first” philosophy.