An Ultra Low-Cost Beginning
Launched in 2005 by the Wadia Group as GoAir, the airline built its business around an ultra low-cost model and an all-Airbus A320 fleet, competing for price-sensitive domestic travellers alongside India's other new-generation budget carriers.
Over the years it grew a meaningful domestic network and a small set of short-haul international routes, positioning itself as one of India's more consistently low-fare options.
Rebrand And Rising Ambitions
In 2021, the airline rebranded from GoAir to Go First, a move tied to a planned public listing and a refreshed brand identity aimed at emphasising affordability and simplicity.
The rebrand came at a difficult time for the aviation industry more broadly, as carriers worldwide worked through pandemic-era disruption to travel demand.
Insolvency And An Uncertain Future
In May 2023, Go First filed for voluntary insolvency and suspended all flights, citing engine supply issues among its financial pressures. The airline entered a resolution process under India's National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
As of the most recent updates, Go First's future ownership and potential resumption of flights remain under review through that legal process. This page is intended as a historical and informational profile — check current news before assuming the airline is operating scheduled flights.