FLY91 Marks Two Years of Operations, Flies Over 4.8 Lakh Passengers Across Regional India

Goa-headquartered regional pure play airline FLY91 has completed two years of commercial operations, flying 4,81,802 passengers across India’s emerging regional air destinations since its inaugural flight in March 2024, underlining the steady rise of regional aviation and the growing demand for direct connectivity between India’s smaller cities.

Operational Achievements
- Passengers flown: 4,81,802 across India’s regional destinations since launch in March 2024.
- Flights operated: 9,569 flights, totaling 12,896 flying hours.
- Fleet growth: Recently inducted its 6th ATR 72-600 aircraft, optimized for short-haul regional routes.

Network Expansion
- Current destinations (9): Goa, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, Sindhudurg, Solapur, Agatti, and Jalgaon.
- Future plans: Expand to 15 stations, with upcoming services to Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Hubballi, Nanded, Dabolim, and Indore.
- Strong demand: The Jalgaon–Pune corridor has emerged as one of the busiest routes.

Strategic Vision
- Headquartered in Goa, with hubs at Mopa (Goa) and Hyderabad.
- Inspired by “Bharat Unbound”, aiming to connect tier 2 and tier 3 cities with major economic hubs.
- Long-term plan: 50 cities in 5 years, supported by a fleet expansion to 30 ATR 72-600 aircraft.

Leadership Perspective
Manoj Chacko, Founder & CEO, emphasized:
> “Completing two years of operations is a meaningful milestone… Our focus will remain on measured growth, disciplined expansion, operational reliability, and building a regional airline that communities can depend on.”

FLY91’s trajectory shows how regional aviation is becoming central to India’s connectivity strategy, especially for underserved cities.