UAE-India travel: After Emirates, Go First announces more flights on the route

UAE-India travel: After Emirates, Go First announces more flights on the route

Dubai: Go First, formerly known as Go Air, will be operating more flights between Abu Dhabi and three Indian destinations. The airline will be flying daily to Mumbai, Kannur, and Delhi in response to an “increased demand for these routes”, said Abu Dhabi Airports in a statement on Monday. The announcement, part of the airport’s summer schedule, comes after the Indian government restored international flights to and from the country in line with established bilateral agreements. Abu Dhabi has also made PCR testing optional for travelers flying into the emirate. Following India’s resumption of international operations, Emirates airline was the first to boost capacity on the route. The airline said it would operate 170 weekly flights to nine cities in the country, starting from April 1. Emirates has also brought back its daily A380 service on the Dubai-Mumbai route. Go First is currently charging around Dh600 for a one-way ticket from Abu Dhabi to Delhi. Travelling to Kannur, located in the South Indian state of Kerala, costs around Dh370; Mumbai costs around the same. Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi’s flagship carrier, is seen charging around Dh450 for Mumbai and more than Dh900 for Delhi. Last week, Air India Express announced that