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GoAir to launch operations to Maldives

Low-cost carrier based in India, GoAir plans to launch its overseas operations with flights from Mumbai to Phuket of Thailand and Male' of Maldives.

GoAir became eligible to launch international services last year when it inducted its 20th aircraft. However, the launch has been postponed because of delay in deliveries of the Airbus A320neo planes. GoAir has 23 Airbus A320 planes, including five A320neo aircraft. The airline is expected to receive two planes by October and would firm up its overseas plans by then.

At present, there are no direct flights from Phuket to India, and Male' is linked only to cities in south India and Delhi.