GoFirst announces direct flights to Kochi from Muscat

GoFirst announces direct flights to Kochi from Muscat

India's budget airline, GoFirst, will operate two flights per week from Cochin International Airport to Muscat International Airport, the Oman Airports company said in a statement.

The airline resumed its flights to Mumbai and Kannur from Muscat after it was stopped during the pandemic days due to travel restrictions.

Passengers are expected to get a reprieve from high ticket fares on flights bound for India, especially in the Muscat-Kochi sector, which is also served by Air India Express, Oman Air, and Indigo.

With most Indian schools in the Sultanate closing for the summer break in the coming days, many travelers are now heading to the sub-continent for annual vacation.

While all Covid-19-related protocols have been relaxed while returning to the Sultanate, some of them continue in place while traveling to India.

Airlines have urged travelers to take note of the requirements when rushing to the airport to avoid any last moment glitters, which can lead to cancellation or postponement of the journey.

As per the rules, passengers need to be either fully vaccinated or must carry a negative RT-PCR test done within 72 hours of departure. Passengers under 5 years of age are exempted from the need for a PCR test or vaccination.

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