Panaji, 9th June 2025:
FLY91, the regional airline has commenced operations on the Goa–Solapur–Goa route on Monday, 9th June.The inaugural flight which took off from Solapur to Goa was flagged off by Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Co-operation, Murlidhar Mohol and other key dignitaries.
“With the arrival of FLY91’s inaugural flight from Goa, Solapur is now on the aviation map of India. The air transport connectivity will ease the travel of individuals who travel to Solapur for pilgrimage, business and more,” Mohol said at a ceremony held at the Solapur airport ahead of FLY91’s inaugural flight to Goa.
The Goa–Solapur–Goa flight will operate four times a week (Mon-Fri-Sat-Sun) at the scheduled timings. With Solapur now added to its route map, the airline connects a total of eight cities, including four in Maharashtra: Pune, Jalgaon, Sindhudurg and Solapur.
“Today is a historic day in the lives of the people of Solapur. The efforts of many individuals have gone into making this airport operational and the subsequent start of FLY91’s Goa – Solapur – Goa sector, which witnessed its inaugural flight today. The very first flight from Goa landed at the Solapur Airport earlier today. Goa is a gateway to the rest of India and international destinations. The people of Goa now have an additional option to fly to Goa in addition to travelling to Mumbai via road,” Gore said on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Manoj Chacko, MD and CEO of FLY91, said: “FLY91’s newly introduced Goa–Solapur–Goa route not only improves access between Goa and Solapur but also plays a significant role in bridging two important regions with strong cultural, spiritual and economic prowess. This route will support tourism, business and easier access for families and pilgrims. At FLY91, our goal is to improve regional air connectivity and Solapur is a key addition to our growing network.”
FLY91 aims to strengthen its regional network in Maharashtra by launching direct flights from Nanded to Goa and Bengaluru, in July this year, Chacko further added.
