Flights for Hajj this year are beginning in the latter part of this month, and for this, the Centre had earlier allocated several embarkation points, across the country. However, the recent uncertainty about the future of Go First has left passengers in turmoil. As a result, now the government has reallocated Go First Hajj flights to IndiGo and two Saudi Arabian airlines. Here’s all you need to know about this development regarding the flights.
Go First Flights Re-Allotted To IndiGo, SAUDIA & Flyadeal
According to a news report by Business Today, the government has made its decision to reallocate Hajj flights that were to be operated by Go First, to IndiGo and Saudi Arabian airlines – SAUDIA and Flyadeal. It’s worth mentioning that the cash-strapped airlines were scheduled to operate 10 embarkation points in different parts of the country. However, with the recent turmoil in the flight, and its plea for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings in the National Company Law Tribunal, there is uncertainty about the future of the airline.
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There Are 22 Embarkation Points In The Country
As it happens, there are 22 embarkation points for the Hajj pilgrimage this year, out of which 10 had been allotted to Go First. It’s worth mentioning that SpiceJet was given four, SAUDIA was given two, and Air India, Air India Express & Vistara were given two points each. However, this is now bound to change as the Go First embarkation points have now been distributed amongst three airlines. It’s worth mentioning that the flights for Hajj pilgrims will continue till the second week of July and this year’s quota involves 1,75,025 Hajj pilgrims for India. This comes after UAE expats are also looking to cancel their Go First flights or are even waiting for refunds. As such, tourists have no option but to look for alternative return flights from Dubai, as this situation has coincided with summer vacations.
So, with these developments in tow, things don’t seem to be looking up for though cash-strapped airline.
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