IANS | 14 Apr, 2024
Goa-based private airline FLY91 announced on Thursday that it would
operate four flights a week to Agatti in the Lakshadweep islands and
three flights a week to Jalgaon in Maharashtra, the two new destinations
that have come on to its domestic network for the summer holiday
season.
The regional carrier will commence operations between
Goa-Agatti-Goa, Goa-Jalgaon-Goa, and Hyderabad-Jalgaon-Hyderabad
starting April 18.
With fares starting at Rs 4,391, the Goa-Agatti
flights will reinforce connectivity to and from the Lakshadweep
Islands. The regional carrier will fly to Agatti on Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday, and Sunday, according to a Fly91 statement.
The airline
will operate the Goa-Jalgaon-Goa and Hyderabad-Jalgaon-Hyderabad flights
on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday with fares starting at Rs 1,991
onwards.
Commenting on the addition of the airline’s fifth and
sixth domestic destinations, Manoj Chacko, MD and CEO at FLY91, said,
"We are delighted to introduce Lakshadweep as FLY91's newest domestic
destination. The launch of these new flights underscores FLY91’s
commitment to expanding air travel accessibility and promoting tourism.”
The
Agatti Island is one of Lakshadweep's most sought-after destinations,
which boasts a 6 km stretch of stunning land blessed with diverse marine
life.
Agatti attracts enthusiasts of deep-sea fishing, scuba
diving, sailing, water skiing, and kayaking. Additionally, the island
serves as an ideal starting point for exploring the tranquil isles of
Bangaram, Pitti, Thinnakara, Parali-I, Parali-II, and Karavati which lie
nearby.
Jalgaon is the gateway to the historic Ajanta and Ellora
caves located a short drive away from the Jalgaon airport. Snuggled in
the northern part of the Deccan plateau, the district is known as the
'Banana City', as it accounts for two-third of the banana crop produced
in Maharashtra.
The airline currently operates flights to Goa, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Sindhudurg (Maharashtra).
