Go First Gets A Show Cause Notice From DGCA After It Cancelled Flights On 3-4 May

The aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday late evening has issued a show cause notice to Go First Airways after the airlines filed for insolvency voluntarily and suspended airline bookings from 3-4 May.

"Go First is hereby called upon to show cause as to why suitable action shall not be initiated against the airline for the aforesaid violation. The reply of the airline shall reach this office within 24 hours, failing which the matter would be processed ex-parte," DGCA said in the statement.

Further, the Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia's issued an official statement on the Go Air issue. The minister stated that Go First has been faced with critical supply chain issues with regard to their engines. The Government of India has been assisting the airline in every possible manner. The issue has also been taken up with the stakeholders involved.

"Yet, it is unfortunate that this operational bottleneck has dealt a blow to the airline's financial position. It has come to our knowledge that the airline has applied to the NCLT. It is prudent to wait for the judicial process to run its course," the statement further said.

Meanwhile, the DGCA has issued a notice to the airline on the sudden suspension of flights. It's incumbent upon the airline to make alternative travel arrangements for passengers, so that inconvenience is minimal.

In this regard, Go First Airways said that due to the non-supply of engines by US-based Jet engines manufacturer, operations will remain cancelled.

"Go First is facing financial crunch due to non-supply of engines by US-based jet engines manufacturer Pratt and Whitney (P&W) that has forced grounding more than 50 planes," Go First official told ANI.

Further, the company has released a notice to pay refund for the cancelled flights on its website.