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NEWS / AIRLINES
GoAir FLIGHTS TO MUSCAT AND
ABU DHABI TAKES OFF FROM KANNUR
3 WEEKLY DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN KANNUR AND MUSCAT & 4 WEEKLY DIRECT
FLIGHTS BETWEEN KANNUR AND ABU DHABI
G
oAir flight from the newly
opened Kannur International
Airport in Kerala to Muscat
became a reality with the flagging
off the maiden flight on last day
of February. GoAir welcomed the
passengers on aboard its G8 055 flight
to Muscat and prior to take off, officials
initiated the customary lighting of
lamp and a cake cutting ceremony was
observed by media and travel industry
professionals. Upon arrival in Muscat,
the aircraft has received a grand water
cannon salute, followed by warm
welcome by Muscat International
Airport and Oman Aviation Services
authorities.
Subsequently GoAir flight G8
053 from Kannur to Abu Dhabi has
welcomed passengers aboard andupon
arrival in Abu Dhabi an elaborate
welcome ceremony has arranged by
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senior officials of Abu Dhabi Airports
Company which operates several
airports in the UAE.
Commenting on GoAir’s entry
into the Middle East, Mr. JehWadia,
Managing Director, GoAir said: “Close
on the heels of successfully launching
Male and Phuket sectors, I am happy
to see GoAir touch the skies of Middle
East and reach out to Muscat and
Abu Dhabi. Both these markets are
important milestone for us – they
will act as a springboard for GoAir to
launch newer sectors in the region. The
overwhelming response has validated
our strong belief that there is huge
potential between Kannur – Muscat
and Kannur – Abu Dhabi. There is a
pent-up demand and I am happy to
see GoAir being able to provide smart
solution. I congratulate the first set of
passengers for choosing to Fly Smart. I
take this opportunity to thank Kannur
International Airport for their deep
support.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr.
V.Thulasidas IAS (Retd), Managing
Director, Kannur International Airport
said, “Kannur International Airport
is proud to partner with India’s
fastest growing airline GoAir. It is our
pleasure to see two international flights
taking off in as many days – Muscat
and Abu Dhabi. Kannur has been on
the forefront of cultural and economic
development since time immemorial.
Kannur Airport was built with a vision
to fortify our economic presence in
Kerala and in the country. Our vision
to make Kannur an aviation hub
and a gateway to prosperity is being
strengthened with today’s inaugural
flights. We expect more flights to take
off in the days to come. Stay tuned.”