Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Goa CM Seeks to Restart Goa-Gatwick Air India Flight
The Chief Minister of Goa, Mr. Sawant, has asked the Indian government to restart the Air India flight that goes from Goa to London.
This flight was stopped after a plane crash in Ahmedabad.
Many people from Goa use this flight to go to London for work, and not having the flight causes them trouble.
Mr. Sawant is asking the government to talk to Air India and bring the flight back as soon as possible.
A local politician also spoke about this in the Goa assembly, highlighting the flight's significance.
Goa CM urged Union Minister to reinstate the Goa-Gatwick Air India flight.
The flight was suspended in June 2025, following the Ahmadabad plane crash.
CM Sawant stated many Goans use this route for travel and employment.
The CM requested the minister to address the issue with Air India.
Calangute MLA Michael Lobo highlighted the flight's importance in the Goa assembly.
- Who
- Goa CM Pramod Sawant and Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu
- What
- Goa CM requested the resumption of the Goa-Gatwick Air India flight.
- When
- The flight was suspended in June 2025; the request was made on Wednesday, July 23.
- Where
- Goa and London Gatwick
- Why
- To ease travel inconveniences for Goans traveling to and from London.
Government
Air India
Flight Resumption
Government
CM Sawant has urged the central government to facilitate the resumption of the Goa-Gatwick Air India flight.
Air India
The central government has not yet responded.
- Flight Route
- Goa-Gatwick (London)
- Airline
- Air India
- Request By
- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant
- Reason for Suspension
- Ahmadabad plane crash
- Suspension Date
- June 2025