Go First (formerly known as GoAir) recently celebrated the completion of 16 years of service excellence in the skies, since it began operations in a gala event in Mumbai. The occasion was graced by Wadia Group Chairman, Nusli Wadia and Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director, Ness Wadia. To mark this milestone, GO FIRST is offering a 16% discount on airfare to passengers for both domestic and international flights.
In his address to employees and key stakeholders, Wadia Group Chairman Nusli Wadia took them back on the journey to 2005 when Go First was launched. He spoke at length on the airline’s growth over the years to become one of India’s most reliable, efficient and preferred airlines. The carrier has an impressive record for efficiency and seamless service delivery with very low cancellations and minimal complaints. Go First has one of the youngest aircraft fleets globally with an average fleet age of 3.6 years.
Wadia was very happy to acknowledge significant and continuously growing partnership with all its business partners, trades partner, banks and the dedicated 4500+ employees. Remi Maillard, Asia Pacific Head of Airbus who was present at the event was very happy to have Go First as its preferred business partner.
Wadia then shared his vision for the company and all the delegates present were delighted to hear him speak about the company and also spent quality time with all present.
Ness Wadia echoed the Chairman’s views and expressed his gratitude to the stakeholders. He was bullish about the airline’s future and highlighted its rapid expansion across domestic and international routes in both passenger and cargo segments. Both of them interacted with the employees and stakeholders, including representatives from Airbus, Pratt & Whitney, CFM, EaseMyTrip, Makemytrip, Indian Oil, IRCTC to name a few.
Kaushik Khona, CEO, Go First presented them with a souvenir to mark the occasion.