Q. With reference to “FLY91,” which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a newly launched airline in India.
2. Its inaugural flight took off from Manohar International Airport on 18th March, 2024.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
a) Only 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Only 1
d) Both 1 and 2
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2024
Correct Answer: d) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
Just Udo Aviation Private Limited, operating under the brand name Fly91 (stylized as FLY91), is a regional low-cost airline based in Ribandar, Goa, India. The airline’s operations are centered at Manohar International Airport in Mopa, located in North Goa district. With a fleet of three ATR-72 aircraft, Fly91 connects tier-2 and tier-3 cities across India. Established in January 2023 by former Kingfisher Airlines veterans Harsha Raghavan and Manoj Chacko, the airline commenced commercial flights on 18 March 2024, serving destinations such as Sindhudurg, Bangalore, and Hyderabad from its Goa hub. From April 2024, it expanded its network to include Lakshadweep, Jalgaon, and other regional cities.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fly91