GoAir
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| Founded | 2005 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | November 2005 | ||||||
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| Frequent-flyer program | GoClub[1] | ||||||
| Fleet size | 19 | ||||||
| Destinations | 22 | ||||||
| Company slogan | Fly Smart | ||||||
| Parent company | Wadia Group | ||||||
| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | ||||||
| Key people |
Jehangir Wadia (Founder and MD) Wolfgang Prock-Schauer (CEO and MD) | ||||||
| Profit |
 ₹104 million (US$1.5 million) (2013)[2] | ||||||
| Website |
www | ||||||
- Not to be confused with go!, the Hawaiian airline.
GoAir is a low cost carrier based in Mumbai, India. It is owned by the Indian business conglomerate Wadia Group. As of February 2016, it is the fifth largest airline in India with a 8% passenger market share. It commenced operations in November 2005 and operates a fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft in all economy configuration. As of March 2016, the airline operates over 140 daily flights to 22 cities from its hubs at Mumbai and Delhi.
History
GoAir was founded in the year 2005 by Jehangir Wadia, son of Indian industrialist Nusli Wadia. The airline is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wadia Group.[3] GoAir launched its operations in November 2005 using Airbus A320 aircraft.[3] The airline's growth has been slow compared to other airlines established at the same time such as IndiGo and SpiceJet having larger market share, fleet size and destinations served as of 2016.[4] According to the airline, it is a planned strategy due to the tough aviation environment in India and to focus on maintaining profitability rather than on capturing market share and increasing the destinations and fleet size.[5][6]
In April 2012, the airline became the fifth largest in terms of market share due to the demise of Kingfisher Airlines.[7][8] As of February 2016, it is the fifth largest airline in the country with a 8% market share.[9] The airline is planning for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2016.[10]
Corporate affairs
The airline is headquartered in Mumbai, India.[11] Jehangir Wadia serves as the Managing Director of the airline since its inception in November 2005.[6] From April 2016, Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, the CEO of the airline became the joint Managing director.[12]
Livery
GoAir aircraft are painted in different colour schemes with the logo on the tail.[13] In 2011, the airline announced a new grey colour scheme for the new aircraft.[13]
Destinations
GoAir operates to 22 destinations in India, with over 140 daily flights and 975 weekly flights.[14] GoAir does not operate any international flights.[5]
Fleet
GoAir operates a fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft in an all economy configuration. As of April 2016, the fleet of GoAir consists of the following aircraft.[15][16]
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320-200 | 19 | — | 180 | |
| Airbus A320neo | — | 72 | Deliveries begin 2016[17] | |
| Total | 19 | 72 | ||
New orders
In June 2011, GoAir placed an order for 72 Airbus A320neo aircraft worth ₹32400 crore (US$4.8 billion). Deliveries will begin from 2016, with an induction rate of 12-15 aircraft per year.[17] In December 2015, Airbus intimated that the deliveries will be delayed by three months due to technical issues and the aircraft will be delivered by the second quarter of financial year 2015-16.[18]
Services
Being a low cost carrier, GoAir does not provide complimentary meals on its flights but offers options for buy on board in-flight meals.[19] The airline publishes an in-flight magazine Go-getter.[20] GoAir offers a premium service known as Go Business at a higher fare which provides extra services such as larger leg room seats, free meals, increased baggage allowance and priority boarding.[21]
Awards
- Best Domestic Airline For Excellence in Quality and Efficient Service by Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (2008)[22]
- Best Performing Airline by Airbus (2011)[23]
See also
References
- ↑ "GoAir frequent flyer program". Go Air. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ↑ "GoAir joins the profit league". Business Standard. 24 January 2014. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- 1 2 "GoAir : About us". Go Air. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ↑ "What keeps GoAir up in the air". Rediff. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- 1 2 Mishra, Lalatendu (3 March 2013). "We will not sell under cost". The Hindu Business Line (Chennai, India). Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- 1 2 "Stay small till customer has a need, not want: Jeh Wadia". Times of India. 16 February 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ↑ "Air India, Kingfisher Airlines market share shrinks". The Economic Times. 17 May 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ↑ "IndiGo market share shrinks for 2nd month in a row in December". 22 January 2014. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ↑ "India's domestic passenger demand up 25 percent: IATA". Business Standard. 6 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ↑ "GoAir awaits Airbus delivery schedule to decide IPO timing". Live Mint. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ↑ "Go Air: Contact Us". Go Air. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ↑ Chaudhary, Anirban (16 February 2012). "Wolfgang Prock-Schauer promoted to Managing Director of Go Air". The Economic Times. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- 1 2 Singhal, Manisha (25 June 2011). "GoAir places order worth $7 bn for 72 Airbus A320 neo aircraft". The Economic Times. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ↑ "GoAir : Destinations". Go Air. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ↑ "About Us : GoAir". Go Air. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ↑ Historical Orders and Deliveries of Airbus (XLS). Airbus (Report). Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- 1 2 "GoAir orders 72 Airbus jets for Rs. 32,000 crore". Times of India. 17 June 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ↑ "A320neo delivery to GoAir likely to be delayed". The Economic Times. 20 December 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ↑ "Go Air Menu". Go Air. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ↑ "Go Getter In-flight magazine". Go Air. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ↑ "Go Business". Go Air. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ↑ "PATWA International Awards" (PDF). PATWA. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ↑ "GoAir ranked the Best Performing Airline by Airbus". Breaking Travel News. 1 June 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
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