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| Founded | 2005 | |||
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| Commenced operations | November 2005 | |||
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| Fleet size | 11 (+ 72 Orders) | |||
| Destinations | 21 | |||
| Company slogan | "Fly Smart" | |||
| Parent company | Wadia Group | |||
| Headquarters | Andheri, Mumbai, India | |||
| Key people | Jehangir Wadia, MD | |||
| Website | www.goair.in | |||
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GoAir is an Indian low-fare airline based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.[1] It operates domestic passenger services to 21 cities with 156 daily flights and approximately 1092 weekly flights. Its main base is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai.[2]
Go Airlines (India) Ltd. is the aviation foray of the Wadia Group, The airline operates its services under the brand GoAir. GoAir is positioned as 'the Smart People's Airline'. It's captivating theme, 'Fly Smart' is aimed at offering passengers a consistent, quality-assured and time-efficient service through 'pocket-friendly' fares. The airline uses the state-of-the-art Airbus A320 aircraft fleet.
GoAir is based on 'punctuality, affordability and convenience' business model. The airline has also partnered with Radix International, a leading technology provider of automated aviation and travel related software solutions, for the use of its Air Enterprise. The adoption of such technology solutions enables GoAir to achieve superior process efficiency, thereby helping transfer a greater portion of time savings to its passengers.
GoAir featured in the 2009 drama-documentary The Age of Stupid.[citation needed]
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[edit] History
GoAir was founded by Jehangir Wadia, currently the managing director of the airline. It launched commercial operations in November 2005. It is now wholly owned by the Wadia Group,[2] Mumbai based and majority owners of Bombay Dyeing and Britannia Industries.
Jehangir Wadia is the Co-author for restructuring of the Wadia Group. The restructuring involved looking at new financial and strategic investments for the group. The investments concluded ranged from a Venture Fund for technology companies to Ports, Clinical research, Education, Real Estate and Aviation. At Present he is Managing Director of Bombay Dyeing (a 130 Year old Real Estate, Polyester and Retail Company) and Go Airlines (a Low Cost Airline in India). He also sits on the Boards of Britannia Industries and Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation. The World Economic Forum elected him as a Young Global leader in the year 2008.
Since January 2007, GoAir has been consistently recording Highest Load factors in the industry. It has been recording an average load factor of 86% achieved through a balanced mix of good on-time performance and consistent quality of customer service coupled with smart fares. As part of its aggressive future outlook, GoAir is inducting aircraft which will take its fleet size to 11 aircraft up to 2011 and will induct new routes while efficiently servicing existing ones.
[edit] Destinations
GoAir operates to 21 destinations in India with 156 daily flights & and approximately 1092 weekly flights [3]:
The GoAir route network spans prominent business metropolis as well as key leisure destinations across the Indian subcontinent. GoAir is currently operating at Ahmedabad, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Cochin, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Leh, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Patna, Port Blair, Pune, Ranchi and Srinagar. Through this route network GoAir ensures a smart value-for-money option for both business and leisure travellers, without compromising on either safety or service factors.
- India
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chandigarh
- Delhi
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Maharashtra
- Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh
- West Bengal
- Port Blair – Veer Savarkar Airport
[edit] Fleet
The GoAir fleet consists of aircraft's from a European consortium. The fleet of an all Airbus A320-200, a medium range airliner with capacity of 180 passengers each & a maximum speed of 0.82 Mach (approx 870 km/h)
The fleet as of January 2011:[5][6]
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers (Economy) |
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| Airbus A320-200 | 11 | — | 180 | |
| Airbus A320neo | — | 72 | TBA | Deliveries begin 2015[8] |
| Total | 11 | 72 | ||
As of January 2011, the average fleet age of GoAir was 1.7 years[9]
GoAir placed an order for 72 Airbus A320neo [10] (New Engine Option) aircraft worth Rs 32,400 crore ($7.2 billion)in Jun 2011. The fuel-efficient, 180-seater "A320 NEO" aircraft are an upgraded version of Airbus' best-selling A320 The deliveries will begin from 2015, with an induction rate of 15 aircraft per year. The airline had previously placed an order for 20 A320s, of which 10 have been delivered and the remaining will be delivered by year 2013. With the latest deal, the total aircraft on order with GoAir jumps up to 92 Airbus A320.
[edit] Service
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Being a no-frills airlines, Go does not offer a complimentary meal service to its passengers. However, it does offer a buy-on-board in-flight meals on GoAir like variety of well selected Café Coffee Day Snacks (Veg & Non Veg),sandwiches, parathas, cookies, nuts, soft drinks and Mineral water and Beverages (Cold and Hot) on board (Combo Snacks, Savouries, Knick Knacks, Cookies & Energy Bars. Customers may purchase the same against cash payment. They also accept credit card / debit cards or cheques. But from 9 April 2009 Go has started a new premium service known as Go Business in which the passengers, at a slightly higher fare, are assured of seats in the first two rows of the aircraft and the middle seat is always empty. Go provides free meals on board to passengers travelling on Go Business.
GoBusiness Service : GoBusiness is a product offered by GoAir to Customers who prefer travelling in Business class comfort at almost economy prices.
GoBusiness Cabin Features include:
An increased leg room to 34"+ as compared to GoSmart and GoFlexi seating Guaranteed Seat in first 2 rows Choice between a window & aisle seats as the middle seat is always free for your added comfort. Complimentary food & beverage Baggage allowance up to 35 kg Zero rebooking charges Nominal cancellation charges Priority check-in at Mumbai & Delhi Airport
For all GoBusiness Reservations made within 24hrs of starting your journey are also served complimentary refreshments (Veg / Non- Veg) & unlimited tea, coffee & water. So wherever you are off to, you can sit back and relax knowing that we will ensure you have a really enjoyable flight. Our GoBusiness Customers are also provided with a choice of Business Newspaper and 1 weekly magazine on request. If you are back from a business meeting or want to enjoy a relaxing siesta, our helpful cabin crew would always be happy to provide you with a pillow and blanket on request.
Buy-on-Board: Customers travelling economy can avail our buy on board meal services.
Retail Therapy: Ever thought of shopping at 35000 feet GoAir offers a basket of quality products at huge discounts, something you would never find at the mall you always shop at!
Go Club: Go Club is an initiative by India’s leading low-cost carrier GoAir to connect with its valuable patrons. Membership to Go Club is free for customers who book GoAir tickets using their website.
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[edit] References
- ^ "Contact Us. Go Airlines (India) Ltd. is the aviation foray of the Wadia Group, The airline operates its services under the brand GoAir." GoAir "GoAir Head Office: GoAirlines (India) Ltd. Paper Box House, Off Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri(E), Mumbai-400093."
- ^ a b "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International: p. 87. 2007-04-03.
- ^ GoAir : Destinations
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- ^ "CH-Aviation - Airline News, Fleet Lists & More". Ch-aviation.ch. http://www.ch-aviation.ch/aircraft.php?search=set&airline=GOI&al_op=1. Retrieved 2010-07-16.
- ^ Worldwide presence | Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer
- ^ IMH:Goair.in. "Online Air Ticketing India, Airline & Flight Booking Services India : GoAir". Goair.in. http://www.goair.in/ourfleet.asp. Retrieved 2010-07-16.
- ^ GoAir orders 72 new Airbus A320
- ^ "Fleet age Go Air". Airfleets. http://airfleets.net/ageflotte/Go%20Air.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-16.
- ^ "GoAir orders 72 Airbus jets for Rs 32,000 crore". TOI. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/GoAir-orders-72-Airbus-jets-for-Rs-32000-crore/articleshow/8882527.cms. Retrieved 2011-07-17.
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