The low-cost carrier (LCC) of India, GoAir recently launched flights to Bhubaneswar and from Bhubaneswar. This gives an option to travellers to commute to this city economically. Prior to this, full-fledged carriers -- Air India and IndiGo provided services on these routes. However, the commencement of operations by GoAir will increase the competition and may regulate prices in favour of travellers. This Mumbai-based airline owned by the Wadia Group already operates flights to Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi and other metro cities, but is now planning to expand its network in the Tier II and III cities. Bhubaneswar is the 22nd city in the list of its network, which is expected to be accompanied by international destinations in the coming years.
This LCC currently operates over 140 destinations of the country, and may start global operations by the month of May, 2015. It posted over INR 100 crore profit in the previous year, and is expecting to surpass the record in this year. As per reports, the flight occupancy is quite high, and it already posted revenue of over 50 crores in the half yearly statement. Apart from this, it asked for the permission regarding international flight schedule, after receiving the 20th aircraft and completion of five years of operations in the industry. It stands at par on all the terms and conditions lay down by ministries regarding the global operation, and may soon launch flights to Dubai or Singapore at a low airfare.
The chief executive officer of the company said that the carrier is planning to launch short or medium-haul flights. In the initial years, destinations that take around four hours or less to reach will be added in the list of operations. However, currently it is increasing options for travellers who are planning their trip to Odisha. People can board these flights from Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata to Biju Patnaik International Airport of Bhubaneswar, and can return to same destinations. The first day operation on 26th of October led to changes in pricing mechanism of carriers already operating in the region. As per reports the cost reserving seats in these flights is between INR 4000 to 6500, which was over 6500 in the previous few weeks. Passengers can expect decrease in airfare even further as soon as other airlines commence operations on these routes.
This LCC currently operates over 140 destinations of the country, and may start global operations by the month of May, 2015. It posted over INR 100 crore profit in the previous year, and is expecting to surpass the record in this year. As per reports, the flight occupancy is quite high, and it already posted revenue of over 50 crores in the half yearly statement. Apart from this, it asked for the permission regarding international flight schedule, after receiving the 20th aircraft and completion of five years of operations in the industry. It stands at par on all the terms and conditions lay down by ministries regarding the global operation, and may soon launch flights to Dubai or Singapore at a low airfare.
The chief executive officer of the company said that the carrier is planning to launch short or medium-haul flights. In the initial years, destinations that take around four hours or less to reach will be added in the list of operations. However, currently it is increasing options for travellers who are planning their trip to Odisha. People can board these flights from Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata to Biju Patnaik International Airport of Bhubaneswar, and can return to same destinations. The first day operation on 26th of October led to changes in pricing mechanism of carriers already operating in the region. As per reports the cost reserving seats in these flights is between INR 4000 to 6500, which was over 6500 in the previous few weeks. Passengers can expect decrease in airfare even further as soon as other airlines commence operations on these routes.
