Goa-based FLY91 Takes Off for Lakshadweep on Inaugural Flight, Commercial Services to Start from This Date
The Indian aviation sector is witnessing an unprecedented bloom under the Union Government’s UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme, aimed at making air travel affordable and widespread, especially to connect smaller towns and cities. This landmark initiative has recently seen a new milestone with the launch of FLY91, a Goa-based airline, that has embarked on its inaugural flight to the picturesque islands of Lakshadweep.
Addressing the significance of new airlines entering the Indian skies, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia noted the transformative period the country’s aviation sector is going through. “For two decades, we only heard about airlines being closed, not only small but big airlines, international airlines. Today, six new airlines are there in the same country under the UDAN scheme,” Scindia stated, highlighting the award of 18 routes to FLY91 under the same scheme. He further extended his best wishes to the team of FLY91, underlining the paradigm shift in India’s civil aviation landscape under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
The commencement of FLY91’s operations from Goa’s Manohar International Airport to Agatti Island in Lakshadweep has been met with enthusiasm and positive anticipation. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant lauded this development, emphasizing its potential to significantly boost tourism and the economy. The Chief Minister expressed his optimism about the connectivity between smaller cities and how initiatives like ‘Deko apna desh’ (See your country) and ‘Udaan’ (Flight) will enhance tourism and economic growth.
This expansion in air connectivity marks a new chapter for the Indian aviation sector, promising broader horizons for travellers and economic opportunities for destinations like Lakshadweep. FLY91’s inauguration of flights between Goa and Lakshadweep is not only a testament to the growing aviation infrastructure but also to the government’s commitment to fostering connectivity and promoting tourism throughout the country.
As FLY91 prepares to start its commercial services, the airline looks forward to welcoming passengers aboard, offering them a seamless and enjoyable travel experience to one of India’s most pristine destination clusters. The initiative is poised to play a pivotal role in reshaping the landscape of Indian aviation and tourism, bringing distant dreams within the reach of the common man.
