MUSCAT: In line with its vision to strengthen international connectivity between India and the Middle East, GO FIRST (formerly known as GoAir) announced the commencement of daily direct flights from Kochi to Muscat starting 2^nd June 2022. The inaugural flight departed from Cochin International Airport at 21:00 hours (local time) and arrived at Muscat International Airport at 23:05 hours (local time).

The new flights to Muscat from Kochi will offer connectivity and convenient travel options to blue collar workers/migrant working class flying abroad for employment.

Furthermore, wedged between the mountains and the sea, the capital city of Oman is a glorious wonder of white elegance. Muscat, the chosen capital for trade and commerce across the Indian Ocean, is a meticulously clean and organized city.  For booking, passengers can log in to www.FlyGoFirst.com or can use the mobile app.

Speaking on the development, Mr. Kaushik Khona, Chief Executive Officer, GO FIRST, said: “As we eventually come out of the pandemic, we are pleased to strengthen our international presence and commence operations between Kochi to Kuwait and Kochi to Muscat. We believe that the situation is improving, and we are hopeful that this will further ease travel between India and Middle East.”

On this special occasion Mr. Shyamaprasad Kallat, General Manager, Mezoon Travel LLC added: “India is a very important partner country for Oman. We feel that the relationship between India and Oman is so strong that the air connectivity has to expand more.  With demand for travel returning and countries lifting restrictions we are pleased to announce the start of flights from Muscat to Kochi. We are excited to further grow and give passengers more options to travel. This direct route will enable tourism between the two cities and strengthen direct airlinks between Oman and Kerala. We are grateful for the support we have received from the authorities in Oman and India and the airline will remain committed to serving the market. We are extremely pleased to represent GoFirst here in Oman and we value this partnership and we are indebted to the GoFirst management for their steadfast and continued support. We look forward to taking this partnership to greater heights”.

Daily flight schedule from Kochi effective 1^st June 2022:

GO FIRST endeavors to provide a seamless flying and airport experience to its passengers, under its “You come first” philosophy. It has in recent times opened new international and domestic routes and added new aircraft to its fleet.