UAE expats cancel flight tickets, pay more than double to travel during summer due to Go First crisis

UAE expats cancel flight tickets, pay more than double to travel during summer due to Go First crisis

Travellers are wondering whether to cancel their tickets or wait for more communication from the airline

Published: Thu 11 May 2023, 6:00 AM

As summer holidays are approaching, many people have made bookings with Go First to travel to their hometowns in India. However, with the current situation of the airline, many are left wondering what to do with their plans.

Some people have already gone ahead and cancelled or rescheduled their flights, mentioning fear of cancellation and exorbitant airfares. Others are still waiting to see how the situation will unfold before rescheduling their travel.

Rajeev Chekkawar had booked a Go First flight from Dubai to Kannur for his wife and children towards the end of June and is planning to reschedule their travel, complaining of the uncertainty surrounding the airline. “As the situation remains unpredictable, I have told my travel agent to find cheaper options. But the ticket fare is over Dh1,500 for a direct flight,” said Chekkawar, who had earlier made the Go First booking at Dh650 a ticket.

“However, we have to fly this summer due to family engagement as [there were] travel restrictions in previous years. I will explore other options like travelling via Muscat or other cities,” said Chekkawar, as