New airline enters Indian aviation sector: FLY91 begins commercial operations from Goa

Manoj Chacko, MD and CEO, FLY91, Kanwarbir Singh Kalra, Dy CEO, Manohar International Airport (MIA), Goa, Chenna Reddy, COO, FLY91 along with the other  dignitaries at the inaugural event ahead of FLY91’s first commercial flight at the MIA. (Express Photo)

A veteran of the travel industry, Chacko has held senior leadership positions at Emirates Airlines, Kingfisher Airlines, American Express, SOTC, and WNS.

FLY91 operates flights between Goa, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Sindhudurg.

What the airline is currently offering:

📌 The airline’s schedule includes flights between Goa and Bengaluru on Monday, Friday, and Saturday, as well as similar frequencies between Bengaluru and Sindhudurg.

📌 Additionally, FLY91 will operate flights between Goa and Hyderabad, and between Sindhudurg and Hyderabad twice a week.

📌 To celebrate their launch, FLY91 is offering a special introductory fare of Rs 1991 (all-inclusive) on all their routes.

📌. Passengers can also enjoy a wide variety of snacks and beverages on board for a flat rate of Rs 100 per item.

📌 FLY91 is providing flight change and cancellation options for a limited period for Rs 499 per passenger per sector, for a limited period.

Future plans:

Awarded its first set of routes under the government’s UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme, the airline has plans to expand operations to Agatti, Jalgaon, and Pune in April.

It currently operates two ATR 72-600 aircraft with plans to add four more in the coming months. This expansion will allow FLY91 to establish a strong presence across five zones in India.

About FLY91:

FLY91, operated by Just Udo Aviation Private Limited is headquartered in Goa. It has a mission to bolster air connectivity among tier 2 and tier 3 cities across India.

According to the company’s website, it “plans to make air travel accessible to every Indian.”

FLY91 aims to enhance last-mile air connectivity, aiming to link over 50 cities nationwide within the next five years. It also plans to integrate 30 aircraft into its fleet, strategically stationed at multiple hubs throughout the country.

“This strategic vision underscores the airline’s selection of the ATR 72-600 aircraft, renowned globally for its reliability, efficiency, and sustainability, making it an optimal choice for regional carriers,” the company vision states.