FLY91, India’s newest airline, just kicked off its inaugural flight from Goa to Agatti, an atoll of the Lakshadweep islands. Just as the country code ‘+91’ unifies India, FLY91 aims to unite Indians through accessible air travel and by enhancing last-mile connectivity—better connecting India’s 2nd and 3rd-tier cities. Commercial flights will officially start on March 18, the first departing from Goa’s Manohar International Airport, Mopa, bound for Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. Additionally, there will be a flight from Bengaluru to Sindudurg on the same day.
Who is the owner of FLY91?
Manoj Chacko, a seasoned veteran of the travel industry—who has previously worked with Emirates Airlines and Kingfisher Airlines—is the CEO of FLY91.
What is FLY91’s home base?
FLY91 is based in Goa, making it the first Indian airline to call Manohar International Airport its HQ.
Where does FLY91 operate?
FLY91’s initial flight routes will connect Goa and Sindhudurg to Bengaluru and Hyderabad, though the airline has announced they will soon expand their connectivity to Agatti, Pune, Jalgaon, and Nanded—better linking 2nd and 3rd-tier towns.
How many aircraft will FLY91 operate?
Currently, the airline has two, 72-seater ATR 72-600 aircraft, leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, with plans to increase the fleet to six such aircraft within six months. Over the next five years, the airline plans to expand last-mile connections to 50 Indian cities and incorporate 30 aircraft across the nation.
What is up with FLY91’s airline code?
FLY91 carries the airline code “IC”, one which older travellers will recognise as the old Indian Airlines code—a state-owned airline established in 1953, which later operated as a division of Air India before ceasing operations in 2011.
