“We regret to inform that due to operational reasons, Go First flights scheduled till 19th May 2023 have been cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience caused by the flight cancellations,” Go First said in a statement.

As per the airline, a full refund will be issued to the original mode of payment shortly.

Go First acknowledges that the flight cancellations might have disrupted the travel plans of its passengers and the airline is committed to providing all the assistance it can. The company has filed an application for immediate resolution and revival of operations, as its passengers are aware. The airline will be able to resume bookings shortly and thanks its passengers for their patience.

“Kindly contact our Customer Care Centre on 1800 2100 999 or write to us at feedback@flygofirst.com to let us know how we can help you,” Go First added.

An Indian tribunal on Wednesday granted bankruptcy protection to Go Airlines (India) Ltd, a move that will help the country’s fourth-largest carrier attempt to revive itself but complicate foreign lessors’ efforts to repossess their planes.

The low-cost carrier, recently rebranded as Go First, has said its financial crisis was sparked by what it called “faulty” Pratt & Whitney engines that grounded about half its 54 Airbus A320neos. The U.S. engine maker, part of Raytheon Technologies, has said the claims are without evidence.

The National Company Law Tribunal said an interim resolution professional will takeover management of the airline with immediate effect and ordered a moratorium on Go First’s assets and leases.

Go First’s Chief Executive Officer Kaushik Khona, who was present as the order was read, told reporters the decision was “historic”.

This is the first time an Indian airline has voluntarily sought bankruptcy protection to renegotiate contracts and debt.

The move could, however, complicate repossession efforts by lessors, which have in recent days filed requests with India’s aviation regulator for the return of about 40 Go First planes after rental payments were missed.

(With agency inputs)