goair is a low-cost carrier based in mumbai , india .

it is owned by the indian business conglomerate wadia group .

in may 2017 it was the fifth largest airline in india with an 8.5 % passenger market share .

it commenced operations in november 2005 and operates a fleet of airbus a320 aircraft in all economy configuration .

as of july 2017 , the airline operates over 140 daily flights to 23 cities from its hubs at mumbai , delhi and kolkata .

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goair is a domestic and international airline operator that provides scheduled passenger and cargo air transportation services . goair is headquartered in mumbai , maharashtra . cornelis vrieswijk is the ceo of goair . goair ' s main competitors are indigo , jet airways and airasia . as of june 2018 , goair has 1 . 1m fans on facebook and 49 . 5k followers on twitter .
goair and lufthansa technik have signed a 10 - year component support . . .
in january 2017 , goair firmed up the order for 72 a320 neo planes .
glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at goair , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the goair company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at goair .
the indian airline industry is reeling under massive losses . how is business at goair ?
capa india also said goair is expected to be listed on the stock exchanges shortly .
goair announced its latest order following a similar agreement for 72 a320neo placed in 2011 .
experts say that the fuel - efficient a320neos will boost goair’s profitability and share sale prospects .
a file photo of a goair plane at igi airport . photo : ramesh pathania / mint
taking carrier rivalry to a new level , the owner of goair airlines moved . . .
goair is among the first three airlines in the world to take delivery of a320neo aircraft .
you can make changes or cancel your bookings online at the goair website . you can also make changes at the airport ticketing counter , or by calling the goair customer call center .
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still , goair will remain significantly smaller than indigo which is adding over 24 planes in a year alone to its fleet , this person added . “indigo will add a goair every year . ”
but if goair has not had any major impact , it hasn ' t caused much harm either .
goair airbus a320 - 232 ( sp - hag ) small planet poland livery landing at mumbai airport .
copyright photo : goair ( goair . in ) ( india ) airbus a320 - 271n wl f - wwdf ( vt - wga ) ( msn 7047 ) tls ( eurospot ) . image : 932182 .
goair announced the addition of three new destinations on thursday which include kolkata , ranchi and port blair .
at present , goair ' s head count is around 2 , 300 , prock - schauer said .
yes , on cancellation of bookings , goair will charge you a fee of inr 2 , 950 .
the award was presented to goair at berlin , germany , during the world renowned tourism event itb .
goair was the first low - cost airline to offer business class seats . how has the experience been ?
to meet domestic demand , no frills carriers like goair , indigo and spicejet are busy expanding regional operations .
goair airbus a320 special small planet poland livery reg : sp - hag landing at rwy23 of ahmedabad airport .
goair recorded a profit before tax of around rs190 crore in 2015 - 16 and was profitable in the year ended 31 march as well , according to the airline . goair declined to comment on its ipo plans .
goair chief executive officer wolfgang prock - schauer said last week that the airline would look at flying abroad .
meanwhile , goair’s 20th aircraft , airbus a320neo , landed at the delhi airport on monday . a domestic airline needs a 20 - aircraft fleet to fly abroad , and goair inducted its 20th airbus a320neo plane this month .
budget airline goair has firmed up plans to fly abroad as it prepares for listing in the current financial year .
goair did not respond to an email query on on the topic at the time of going to the press .
goair airbus a320 - 232 ( sp - hag ) small planet poland livery landing at mumbai airport . - youtube
as of july 2018 , the fleet of goair consists of the following aircraft . [ 23 ] [ 24 ]
“we don’t see goair deploying more than 72 aircraft in india for revenue service . goair has been the smartest and sharpest among domestic airlines as they did not aggressively expand their fleet when markets were unstable , ” martin said .
“this further commitment by goair is a testament to the reliability , passenger popularity and unbeatable operating economics of the a320 family . i congratulate goair , ” said airbus chief operating officer customers , john leahy . ” goair is among the three first a320neo operators , and with an order for 144 is one of the leading operators of the type . ”
the more i thought about it , the less answers i had . what about goair ? what was it exactly ?
goair’s first a320neo is the first of the type to be financed on a sale and leaseback through smbc aviation capital .
private low - cost carrier goair would start flying overseas from october this year , its managing director jeh wadia said .
with the induction , goair will expand its network and offer fliers better connectivity , the airline said in a statement .
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the proposed services are a part of goair ' s growth strategy and will strengthen the airline ' s existing network . with the addition of these four stations , goair will operate more than 1 , 162 weekly flights , connecting 19 stations .
the airline would fly to the destinations of asia and reviewing the destinations within the region . image source : goair official website
goair flights have been recording an average load of 86 percent and the highest load factors in the airline industry since 2007 .
goair said it is the first airline to use a320neo in spaceflex configuration with 186 seats without compromising on leg room and comfort .
goair is likely to start international services by early next year , civil aviation secretary r . n . choubey said in june .
goair has signed for an additional 72 airbus a320neo aircraft , doubling its order and paving the way for future expansion . goair on tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with airbus for the planes , valued at $ 7 . 7 billion at the current list price .
goair ' s distribution network has been well - researched . following a thorough evaluation of the available mediums , the airline has introduced a gamut of options , specially designed to make tickets very accessible to its passengers . goair hosts convenient online booking options on its website urltoken wherein a passenger or his associate can book goair tickets anytime round the clock , 365 days a year from the comfort of their home . for those passengers who do not have a credit or a debit card or access to a web networked computer , tickets can be booked from other distribution mediums including travel agents or via goair’s call centres . tickets can also be booked from goair airport counters .
several aviation industry professionals who burnt their fingers in kingfisher were able to spend time with goair before they found
real jobs
.
goair’s first a320neo is the first of the type to be financed on sale and leaseback arrangement through smbc aviation capital ltd of ireland .
goair has 139 more a320neos on order with airbus . the airline plans to use them for international operations expected to start this year .
keeping its base in mumbai and delhi , goair travels with you to all prominent metropolises and leisure destinations in india . goair flight bookings may be made across 707 flights to 22 destinations . this brand offers the state - of - the - art airbus a320 aircraft fleet .
a second analyst who also asked not to be identified said that a successful share sale for goair was all about “finding the right window” .
goair plans to start international operations this year , with flights expected to the gulf , south - east asia , central asia and china .
i applied through other source . the process took 2 weeks . i interviewed at goair ( mumbai ( india ) ) in february 2016 .
goair , run by the wadia group , has come out with an innovative way to attract passengers and reduce distribution cost . the smallest of all domestic airlines by market share , goair has rolled out a loyalty programme making it the first low - cost carrier to launch such a scheme .
goair did not respond to an email query on the issue . however , from friday , the airline has begun inviting membership through its website .
adding a milestone to its journey , in october 2016 , goair passed the international air transport association ' s operational safety audit ( iosa ) .
on the occasion , goair spokesperson said , “we , at goair , have always tried to provide convenient flights and value for money to our customers . we offer the earliest morning arrival to kolkata from delhi , which will help the business community and have a convenient evening flight to ranchi .
on tuesday , goair signed up for 72 a320neo , doubling its order to 144 planes . all the planes will be delivered between 2016 and 2025
at present , goair has 20 planes connecting domestic routes . under indian rules , an airline requires at least 20 planes to start overseas operations .
goair ' s order for additional 72 airbus a320neo planes signifies the airline ' s confidence in india ' s aviation growth and its intent to remain relevant in the crowded domestic skies , say sector experts . on tuesday , goair signed up for 72 a320neo , doubling its order to 144 planes .
on the expansion plans , the goair ceo said the company was focussing on the north , with almost one third of its flights originating from delhi .
goair recorded a profit before tax of around rs190 crore in 2015 - 16 and was profitable in 2016 - 17 . photo : ramesh pathania / mint
“goair’s expansion nearly 10 years after it began operations suggests a planned and phased step . goair strategically has chosen not to go international , and that’s a smart thing as planning an international now with a younger , leaner and meaner fleet will save the airline in precious cash operating costs , ” martin said .
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goair is the only airline to have consistently made profits in india , one of the toughest aviation markets in the world and a graveyard of many airlines .
goair has five a320neo planes in its 24 - aircraft fleet . thirteen more a320neos are expected to join by march 2018 . photo : priyanka parashar / mint
directorate general of civil aviation has asked indigo and goair to increase surveillance of these planes , besides specifying other restrictions on when and where to fly them .
goair , the smallest domestic airline with a market share of 8 . 7 per cent , is the second domestic airline after indigo to post profits for the last financial year . goair is unlisted and , hence , does not disclose quarterly numbers . the airline has a fleet of 18 airbus a320s operating within india .
at a time when airlines are dumping millions of seats at heavily discounted fares to create demand , the wadia group’s goair is still sticking to its conservative approach .
carriers like spicejet , indigo , goair and jet airways have plans or firmed up orders for over 800 new planes , including a good number of smaller aircraft .
wadia group promoted airlines goair , has signed a memorandum of understanding with airbus to add 72 new aircraft , doubling its order book to 144 a320 neo aircrafts .
goair is one of the smaller indian airlines but it operates very effectively . i have traveled with them a few times and apart from some delays i have no complaints . goair is a budget airline and i usually travel for short flights and i am okay with their no frills policy . the staff is always helpful .
current civil aviation rules do not allow airlines with less than five years of experience 20 planes to fly international . the government is considering relaxing the rule and goair will be a beneficiary . since goair has no international operations it very little foreign currency earnings and expanding foreign network will give it a natural hedge against currency fluctuations .
goair ( mumbai ) on june 1 , 2016 took delivery of its first airbus a320neo aircraft ( the pictured vt - wga ) , becoming the world’s third operator to do so . the a320neo powered by pratt and whitney engines , is the first of 72 a320neo on order and joins goair’s existing fleet of 19 a320 aircraft .
the aircraft is configured in a conformable layout and is the first a320neo equipped with the innovative spaceflex cabin configuration with 186 seats . goair currently flies to 22 indian destinations . with the neo induction , goair will expand its network and offer fliers better connectivity and continue its growth as one of india’s preferred low - cost airline .
yet , it is hard to find a
goair loyalist
, so to speak . in fact , few of the old employees take the airline too seriously .
the wadia - group backed , budget carrier , goair has placed a rs 32 , 400 - crore aircraft purchase order for 72
airbus 320 neo
aircraft .
goair , which had ordered for 143 airbus neo a320 aircraft to add to the existing 24 - strong fleet , had got the delivery of five of them only .
goair plans to take delivery of the aircraft from 2020–25 , but has not made an engine selection . the first 72 aircraft are to be powered by pratt & whitney
goair has firmed up an order for acquiring another 72 airbus a - 320 new engine option aircraft more popularly called the airbus a - 320 neo . the list price of the 72 aircraft is estimated at $ 8 billion although airlines receive hefty discounts when the number of aircraft ordered is large as in the case of the goair order .
mumbai - based budget carrier goair has got the government’s nod to fly to nine countries beginning next march , which would make it the fifth indian airline to fly abroad .
expressing his gratitude at receiving the award , wolfgang prock - schauer , ceo , goair said , “all of us here at goair are proud of our achievement of a hat trick of awards at the a320 family symposium 2017 . we have always sought to lead the industry not only with our innovative value for money products , but also in providing operational excellence and satisfaction to our customers . winning this award for a third consecutive time has been the result of an incredible effort put in by the entire goair team . ”
“the aircraft is configured in a conformable layout and is the first a320neo equipped with the innovative spaceflex cabin configuration with 186 seats . goair currently flies to 22 indian destinations . with the neo induction , goair will expand its network and offer fliers better connectivity and continue its growth as one of india’s preferred low - cost airline , ” airbus said .
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new delhi : goair plans to hire 500 personnel , including pilots , in the coming months as the budget carrier prepares to expand its aircraft fleet and fly overseas next year .
indian low - cost airline goair has chosen airbus for its further expansion plans by signing a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) for 72 a320neo aircraft at the farnborough international airshow .
due to air traffic congestion in # mumbai flights to & from bom may get delayed . check # goair flight status : sms g8 < space > flight no . to 57333 .
due to bad weather in # chandigarh , flights to & from ixc may get delayed . check # goair flight status : sms g8 < space > flight no . to 57333 .
due to bad weather in nagpur , flights to & from nag may get delayed . check # goair flight status : sms g8 < space > flight no . to 57333 . urltoken
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yes , you can cancel or change your reservations at goair . you will need to cancel / change your reservation at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled departure of the flight .
new delhi : the wadia group - owned budget airline goair is likely to start international services by early next year , civil aviation secretary r . n . choubey said on saturday .
current civil aviation rules do not allow airlines with less than five years of experience and having a fleet of less than 20 planes to fly international . with the government considering relaxing the rule , goair will be a beneficiary . since goair has no international operations , its very little foreign currency earnings and expanding foreign network will give it a natural hedge against currency fluctuations .
goair is expected to post a net profit of around $ 20 - 25 million in the year ending 31 march , says aviation consulting firm capa india . photo : ramesh pathania / mint
the placement of an additional 72 aricraft is a game - changer for goair and the indian aviation sector , said the airline spokesperson .
these aircraft will give us a further competitive advantage of upto 15 % on efficiency , primarily gained from a much improved fuel burn ,
said wadia . goair also announced the appointment of giorgio de roni as its chief executive officer .
due to bad weather in # mumbai , flights to & from mumbai may get delayed . check # goair flight status : sms g8 < space > flight no . to 57333 . urltoken
due to air traffic congestion in # delhi flights to & from del may get delayed . check # goair flight status : sms g8 < space > flight no . to 57333 . urltoken
as of april 2016 , goair operates to 22 destinations in india , with over 140 daily flights and 975 weekly flights . [ 21 ] the airline maintains hubs at delhi ' s indira gandhi international airport and mumbai ' s chhatrapati shivaji international airport . [ 22 ] in june 2016 , goair became eligible for international operations but does not yet operate any . [ 14 ]
as first reported by hindustan times on july 11 , wadia group - owned goair had sought approval to fly to 14 countries . it hasn’t , however , been granted permission to fly to kuwait , turkey , thailand , uae and oman . the aviation ministry hasn’t cited any reasons for rejecting goair’s request to fly to these destinations in the approval letter sent to the airline .
this might happen over the next few months , added this person who asked not to be identified . goair has a 24 - aircraft fleet and a 8 . 5 % market share .
goair , a wadia group company , announced its latest order following a similar agreement for 72 a320neo placed in 2011 bringing the total order book to 144 aircraft . the first two aircraft from this order were delivered in june . with the neo induction , goair will expand its network and offer fliers better connectivity and continue its growth as one of india’s preferred low - cost airline .
the goair route network spans across prominent business metros as well as key leisure destinations across the indian subcontinent . goair currently renders its services at the airports in ahmedabad , bagdogra , bengaluru , bhubaneswar , chandigarh , chennai , delhi , goa , guwahati , hyderabad , jaipur , jammu , kochi , kolkata , leh , lucknow , mumbai , nagpur , patna , port blair , pune , ranchi , and srinagar . through this route network goair ensures a smart value - for - money option for both business and leisure travellers , without compromising on either safety or service factors .
go airlines ( india ) ltd . is an aviation foray of the wadia group . it operates under the brand goair . in november 2005 , goair launched its operations as a low - fare carrier to commoditize air travel and offer airline seats at a marginal premium to train fares across india . the airline currently operates over 230 daily flights and approximately 1600 weekly flights across 23 destinations .
the addition of new routes across kolkata , ranchi and port blair will increase goair’s network to 21 destinations across india , with 588 weekly flights , the privately held firm said in a statement .
“i think goair wants to clinch a much better valuation than spicejet keeping in mind that it doesn’t have a negative net worth , ” an analyst who did not wish to be identified said .
new delhi : low - fare airline goair has started flying its five airbus a320neo planes at a lower altitude to limit strain on the aircraft engine , a person aware of the matter said .
at cleartrip , we attribute the success of this airline to timely performance as well as excellent customer service options . positioned in the market as the ‘smart people’s airline’ , goair has an edge over its competitors by offering consistency , quality and affordable flying options . additionally , the brand’s association with cleartrip has ensured that goair online booking is easily accessible to its end passengers through the web .
mumbai , march 27 : goair airline has become india ' s first low fare carrier to win the prestigious international pacific area travel writers association ( patwa ) award for ' excellent services ' .
mumbai : go airlines ( india ) ltd , which runs low - fare airline goair , has taken delivery of its first fuel efficient a320neo aircraft , becoming the world’s third operator to do so .
goair would be the first indian private carrier to fly to any cis ( commonwealth of independent states ) . cis countries for which the carrier has got flying nod include uzbekistan , kazakhastan and azerbaijan .
additionally , our mobile application will make booking your goair tickets on cleartrip much more convenient while on the go . you simply need to enter details or use our mobile app to get information instantly .
goair executes its business model on the basic three - tier principle - ' punctuality , affordability , and convenience ' . the airline has recently partnered with navitaire , a leading technology provider of automated aviation and travel - related software solutions , for its passenger service system . by adopting such technology solutions , goair is equipped with superior process efficiency , thereby enabling its passengers to save great amount of time .
as part of its expansion plan , goair has placed a firm order of 144 airbus a320 neo aircraft . the delivery of the same has begun and currently has 36 aircraft as part of its fleet .
goair , one of the fastest - growing low - cost airlines , expects to ride the indian aviation growth story with the 144 airbius aircraft it has ordered . they are to be delivered by 2025 .
go airlines ( india ) ltd , which operates the 11 - year - old goair , has 24 planes , of which five are a320neos . thirteen more a320neos are expected to join by march 2018 .
goair’s initial public offer ( ipo ) timing is directly linked with the induction of a320neo planes into its fleet and it would finalize the share sale plan once it receives clarity on the delivery schedule from airbus .
a320neos have had a tough time this year . in january , an indigo flight had a so - called rejected take - off at mumbai . in february , a goair flight from delhi had to return to the airport after an engine fire 15 minutes into the flight . in the same month , a goair flight had to make an emergency landing and an indigo flight had to fly minus passengers to delhi from baroda .
in a statement on thursday , european airplane maker airbus sas said the a320neo , powered by pratt and whitney engines , is the first of 72 a320neo on order and joins goair’s existing fleet of 19 a320 aircraft .
“goair offers very competitive fares and with these new routes we have facilitated access to potential travelers to the cities . we see good potential in these destinations and hope to increase our presence on these routes in future” .
go airlines ( india ) ltd , which flies under the goair brand , has signed an agreement with airbus to buy 72 a320neo aircraft as part of an expansion drive in the world’s fastest growing civil aviation market .
the timing of goair’s initial public offering is directly linked to the induction of a320neo planes into its fleet , and it will finalize the share - sale plan once it receives clarity on the delivery schedule from airbus .
each time the airline changes its ceo , a large portion of the senior management team also changes and this always gives an opportunity to those on a
sabbatical
to join goair for a bit while they scout around . industry insiders say it adds that
unpredictable
element to the endless representations made by the airlines to the civil aviation ministry and government from time to time . as one rival airline chief executive put it :
one simply never knows which way goair will swing
. and last but not the least , goair - along with other smaller players - helps keep fares and the larger players in some kind of check .
goair is the first airline to use a320 neo in spaceflex configuration with 186 seats without compromising on the passenger leg room and comfort . this configuration will also enable better service and availability during peak season for the travelers .
goair is not the only carrier , jet airways , air india , indigo and others , too , are expanding their fleet to take advantage of the burgeoning middle class , who are taking a liking for air travel .
and even if it doesn ' t exactly cause ripples of excitement , it doesn ' t often disrupt the market ( unlike rivals such as air india and spicejet ) . so , in conclusion , even if there is no logic to goair , we - passengers - should just enjoy the ride . and if there is any truth in the saying
slow and steady wins the race
, goair is sure to have the last laugh .
in - flight services , baggage allowance : for regular and affordable tickets , this airline follows a no - frills policy ; hence , any refreshments must be purchased by passengers . goair baggage allowance varies for premium and regular seats ; you may check in upto 20 kgs with the former and 10 kgs with the latter . with goair web check - in , you may check in your luggage in advance , from the convenience of your home !
in the midst of our chat , he suddenly asked me about the mumbai - headquartered goair - how would i describe and rate it , whether it was a strong contender in the low - fare space and so on .
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goair aircraft are painted in different colour schemes such as blue and pink with the logo on the tail . in 2011 , the airline announced that all its aircraft will convert to a new grey colour scheme . [ 20 ]
with the aim to tap tier - ii cities and ‘mini - metros ' , goair on monday announced addition of four new destinations to its network this festive season , beginning with two direct daily flights to patna from here .
budget airline goair on monday said it will add four new destinations - - patna , pune , lucknow and leh - - to its flight network over the next two months , and add two new aircraft to its fleet .
all this cannot happen without a large number of planes , connecting many more towns and cities . however , goair will continue to operate as a low - cost airlines , even through its expansion within the country and internationally .
commenting on the order , john leahy , airbus commercial aircraft chief operating officer - - customers said , “the a320neo offers unbeatable operating costs and goair’s passengers will continue to enjoy the unrivalled comfort that only airbus aircraft offer . ”
business wire india uae exchange india received best sales agent award for outstanding business contributions from goair in the lively function held at le - meridian , kochi on 22 february 2017 . top travel agents from south india attended the exclusive program honouring the best performer in the travel industry . mr . gaurav pewtari , regional general manger western south [ . . . ] the post goair awards uae exchange india as the best sales agent appeared first on newspr .
mr jeh wadia , managing director , goair said , ' ' we are truly honoured to receive these prestigious awards that once again stand testament to our emphasis on being a high service standard airline with low fares ' ' .
✅ trip verified | worst experience with goair . i had an indigo flight on 28 feb from raipur to new delhi at 9 . 30 am in morning and from new delhi to ahmedabad with goair at 2 . 05 pm , but it was delayed to 7 . 30 pm without giving any reason . staff were uncooperative and i had to wait 6 to 7 hrs at the airport , this was a connecting flight i hadn ' t booked separately .
the services on these new routes would start from october 8 , onwards . the launch of the new destinations comes as part of goair’s growth strategy and strengthens its existing network , by flying to 21 destinations with 588 weekly flights .
goair has 21 airbus a320 aircraft , including a320neos - - which are more fuel - efficient . generally , an airbus 320 plane needs maximum 14 pilots for its operation , with seven commanders and an equal number of first officers .
“if goair were to launch its ipo today then definitely there will be significant demand . but if there is a significant rise in crude price over the next six months , then the story can change very fast , ” he said .
goair is among the first three airlines in the world to take delivery of a320neo aircraft , which are expected to offer 15 - 20 % savings on jet fuel , which makes up the largest chunk of spending by airlines . photo : reuters
the creative print campaign of goair won the grand prix and the best ad in services category at the pink slip awards 2007 , which are india ' s first awards show for excellence in creative recruitment advertising , a statement said here today .
looked at from a macro point of view , i can only say that goair - and its unremarkable history - has been good for the sector . it has served a purpose . let me elaborate . the airline does offer some enhanced connectivity .
go airlines ( india ) ltd , which runs low - fare carrier goair , is waiting to hear from plane maker airbus sas on the delivery schedule of its fuel - efficient a320neo jets before deciding on the timing of a proposed share sale .
in a statement , the european aircraft manufacturer , airbus said that the agreement was reached on december 30 last year and doubles goair’s firm order bookings for the aircraft type to 144 . the first of the 72 aircraft will be delivered in 2020 .
cleartrip offers an easy way for you to book affordable air tickets . teaming up with various domestic and international carriers , we offer instant updates and discounts they provide . goair is one of these efficient and reasonably priced flying options on our site .
india : goair , one of india’s fastest growing airlines , has bagged the prestigious “best operational performance” award in the small / mid size aircraft category at the a320 family 2017 symposium in berlin . this is the third time in a row goair is receiving such award from airbus . this award from airbus is based on both fleet utilization and performance achievements in each region and worldwide and seeks to facilitate two - way dialog amongst the aviation industry , ultimately leading to even safer and more efficient fleet .
goair , which has an 8 % share of domestic air traffic , is expected to post a net profit of around $ 20 - 25 million in the year ending 31 march , aviation consulting firm capa india said in a report released this year .
goair was founded in 2005 by [ jehangir wadia ] ] , son of indian industrialist nusli wadia . the airline is a wholly owned subsidiary of the wadia group . [ 4 ] goair commenced its operations using an airbus a320 aircraft and operated its inaugural flight from mumbai to ahmedabad on 4 november 2005 . [ 4 ] the airline initially operated with a single aircraft to four destinations including goa and coimbatore with plans to induct 36 aircraft by 2008 . [ 5 ] in march 2008 , the airline announced revised plans to operate 11 aircraft and service new destinations in north east and south india by the end of the year . [ 6 ] but increasing fuel prices forced goair to cut down the existing number of flights in june 2008 . [ 7 ]
in january 2009 , british airways was interested in buying a stake in the airline . [ 8 ] in november 2009 , goair entered into talks with indian airline spicejet over a possible merger which ended in a no deal . [ 9 ] in april 2012 , goair became the fifth largest airline in india in terms of market share following the demise of kingfisher airlines . [ 10 ] [ 11 ] in 2013 , the airline appointed investment bank jp morgan to scout for potential investors . [ 12 ]
“the new a320neo provide us the competitive edge to achieve our growth targets and help us strengthening our presence in the wider region . it also reaffirms goair’s commitment to deliver the most modern , comfortable and excellent air travel experience to all customers as well as to strengthen the sustained positive growth and business expansion of the company . the new aircraft will help us in unlocking new domestic routes while providing a springboard for continued international network expansion in the years to come . ” said goair ceo wolfgang prock - schauer .
goair is expected to start taking delivery of its first a320neos by may and is expected to take delivery of at least 10 of the jets in the next financial year , according to two people aware of the situation , who spoke on condition of anonymity .
however , indian regulations require a minimum of five years operations and a minimum of 20 aircraft in the fleet to be eligible to fly international . thus , we are not allowed . i think this is unfair not only to goair but also to the system .
goair has plans to expand its operation , as india has become the world’s fastest growing aviation industry . by 2020 , it is expected to become the third largest ( it is at present the ninth largest ) , and by 2030 the largest in civil aviation .
go airlines ( india ) limited is the aviation sector of the wadia group . it was founded in 2005 with the brand name goair . maintaining its forte in the domestic sector , it was created with an aim to offer affordable flight options across the country .
goair’s initial public offer ( ipo ) timing is directly linked with the induction of a320neo planes into its fleet , said one of the two people cited above , adding that it would finalize the share sale plan once it receives clarity on the delivery schedule from airbus .
in july 2016 , goair signed a memorandum of understanding with airbus for 72 airbus a320neo ' s aircraft valued at $ 7 . 7 billion , potentially taking the total number of orders to 144 . this deal was announced at farnborough air show 2016 . [ 27 ]
“for international routes , we have been allocated traffic rights to iran , central asian countries like kazakhstan , saudi arabia , china and some countries in the south east asia and touristic destinations in the indian ocean , ” wolfgang prock - schauer , ceo , goair said .
✅ trip verified | i travel a lot and have flown across many cities within my country and foreign too . i have travelled with numerous airlines . i had a flight from mumbai to delhi by goair . it is my worst experience to date in my travel history . the staff behaves as if you are an enemy to them . they didn ' t allow me to board due to overbooking of their flight . i don ' t know what words i can use for this awful airline . never ever going to travel goair again .
wadia group - owned goair made a profit of rs 104 . 34 crore in fy13 compared with the rs 133 . 72 - crore loss in the previous year . the profit was , however , on the back of changes in accounting policies with respect to aircraft lease rentals .
earlier this month , goair got government ' s approval to fly to nine countries including iran , uzbekistan and kazakhastan . it expects to start international operations from the next summer schedule - - which generally spans from the last sunday of march and extends to the last saturday of october .
drawing from his experience working with austrian airlines , jet airways , british midland airways and air berlin , wolfgang has been instrumental in crafting the expansion of goair , not only in the domestic market , but also abroad as the airline starts services to a few overseas destinations next summer .
goair ceo wolfgang prock - schauer said in an interview in february that pratt & whitney “will support us properly with spare engines and other support needs to be there so we can overcome the initial phase and don’t have any flight disruptions” and a full fix could take about 18 months .
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new delhi : the wadia group - owned go airlines ( india ) ltd , which operates low - fare airline goair , plans to increase its fleet size and market presence before hitting the market with an initial public offering ( ipo ) , a person familiar with the company’s plans said .
the a320neo incorporates the latest generation engine and many innovations to ensure a smooth flying experience , while reducing the carbon footprint . as a mark of its responsibility to the environment , goair has decided to forgo the customary water cannon salute on arrival in delhi to avoid unnecessary wastage of water .
goair competes directly with no - frills carriers spicejet and indigo , both of which are listed . indigo owner interglobe aviation ltd was the most recent to list . indigo , with about 134 planes in its fleet and a 40 % market share , is valued at about rs37 , 000 crore .
“goair’s intent clearly is strategic . the airline choosing to firm up options for an additional 72 airbus a320neos will act more as fleet replacement in times to come , given the way the sector is today , ” said mark d . martin , founder and chief executive officer at consulting firm martin consulting llc .
the airliner , which launched its operations in november 2005 , currently operates with a fleet of 20 airbus aircraft across 23 destinations with over 975 flights and about 2 , 000 plus connections weekly . currently , goair operates 144 flights per day and expects this to go up to about 180 - 190 flights by december .
goair , which is the smallest domestic airline with a market share of 8 . 7 per cent , is also the second domestic airline after indigo too report a profit for last fiscal . it is unlisted and hence does not disclose quarterly numbers . the airline has a fleet of 18 airbus a320s and operates within india .
mumbai - based goair took delivery of its first a - 320 neo aircraft in june last year . the aircraft is powered by pratt and whitney engines . on december 30 the airline reached an agreement to double the number of neo aircraft that it will acquire to 144 by ordering another 72 which is being announced now .
all the planes will be delivered between 2016 and 2025 . over the last ten years , goair has followed a cautious approach of not chasing market share through rapid expansion or acquisition . in the last ten years , it grew its fleet size to 20 aircraft , inducting on an average two aircraft a year . . . .
mumbai : if the last decade was about the birth of low - cost airlines in india , the current one is all set for a full - throttle , steep climb in the number of no - frill seats on offer , what with yet another low - cost airline announcing mega aircraft purchase plans on thursday . the wadia - group backed , budget carrier , goair has placed a rs 32 , 400 - crore aircraft purchase order for 72
airbus 320 neo
aircraft . the deliveries will begin from 2015 , with an induction rate of 15 aircraft per year . that is , 2 , 700 goair seats to be added every year till 2020 .
goair is positioned as ' the smart people ' s airline ' . its captivating theme , ' fly smart ' is aimed at offering passengers a consistent , quality - assured , and time - efficient service through ' pocket - friendly ' fares . the airline uses a state - of - the - art airbus a320 aircraft fleet .
welcome to the goair cafe ! be ahead of time when it comes to food and pre - book snacks from our wide range of delicious veg , non - veg and jain snacks . now you can not only save on the airfare but also on the meals too with guaranteed meal availability on board because good food can’t wait .
being a low - cost airline , goair does not provide complimentary meals on its flights but offers options for buy on board in - flight meals . [ 28 ] the airline publishes an in - flight magazine named go - getter . [ 29 ] goair offers a premium service known as go business at a higher fare which provides extra services including seats with greater legroom , free meals , increased baggage allowance and priority boarding . [ 30 ] in 2011 , the airline launched its frequent flyer programme called go club , which provided benefits such as lounge access and free upgrade to go business . [ 31 ] new membership was discontinued in february 2014 . [ 32 ]
the airline operates a fleet of 11 airbus a320s and its market share is 6 . 2 per cent , which is a third of indigo . goair will induct another plane later this month . in june , the airline ' s managing director jeh wadia announced order for 72 airbus a320 neos , which would be delivered from 2015 onwards .
prior to this , the airline had placed an order for 20 , a320s and these aircraft will be delivered over the next 24 months . with the latest deal , the total aircraft on order with goair jumps up to 92 . currently , the 2005 - born airline , which adheres to the low - cost model of having a uniform aircraft fleet , operates 133 daily domestic flights with a fleet of ten a320 aircraft .
we are evaluating various fund - raising options ( for the deal ) . it will be a combination of debt and equity ,
jeh wadia , goair managing director , said announcing the 72 - aircraft order in a press meet held on thursday .
the ministry data disclosed that the low - cost carrier ( lcc ) indigo achieved the highest market share at 36 . 8 percent followed by jet airways ( 18 . 4 ) , air india ( 15 . 4 ) , spicejet ( 13 . 1 ) , goair ( 8 . 00 ) and jetlite ( 2 . 8 percent ) .
goair flies to / from destinations within india . it covers 21 cities . the cities covered by it are : srinagar , leh , jammu , chandigarh , delhi , jaipur , lucknow , ahmedabad , guwahati , bagdogra , patna , kolkata , ranchi , nagpur , mumbai , pune , goa , bengaluru , chennai , kochi and port blair .
“the ninth aircraft will be inducted on september 2 operating on the delhi - patna sector , while the next one will be inducted on october 2 , ” goair ceo kaushik khona told reporters here . while the delhi patna flights will start from september 2 , the other destinations being added are : leh , lucknow and pune from october 2 .
“the a320neo provides the latest technical innovations and unbeatable economics . we are happy to offer our passengers the most modern and comfortable cabins . this new order will further strengthen our network by adding more domestic and international routes in the years to come , ” said wolfgang prock - schauer , managing director and ceo of goair , in a statement .
“the new a320neo provides us the competitive edge to achieve our growth targets and help us in strengthening our presence in the wider region , ” goair’s chief executive officer wolfgang prock - schauer said . “the new aircraft will help us in unlocking new domestic routes , while providing a springboard for continued international network expansion in the years to come . ”
goair was rated as the
best domestic airline for excellence in quality and efficient service
by pacific area travel writers association in 2008 . [ 33 ] the airline was also awarded as the
best performing airline
in asia and africa of all airbus a320 operators by airbus in 2011 based on fleet utilization and other performance metrics . [ 34 ]
being a customer - centric airline , goair works the extra mile to make sure that you along with your belongings are insured and safe . now be at peace while flying with our domestic flight at an absolutely nominal cost . it’s time to fly smart and fly stress free with our domestic travel insurance . we definitely offer more than just low airfares .
“goair is delighted to welcome a320 neo into its fleet . with the induction of the first of our 72 neo aircraft on order , we have reached a fleet strength of 20 aircrafts . with this expansion we will be able to strengthen our domestic network and will also be available to fly on international routes , ” he had said in a statement .


eat app ( arabic : أيت آب ) is a middle eastern based online restaurant reservation service .

similar to opentable in the u.s and eztable in asia , eat allows users to search and discover restaurants , and make reservations online .

the app is free to download for end users ; the company charges restaurants for the use of restaurant manager by eat , a reservation and table management system , and a per diner fee for online reservations .

according to the company , the system has seated over 1,000,000 guests to date .

eat was founded by nezar kadhem , in bahrain , in 2015 and has raised $ 2,200,000 to date .

the company is currently operational across the middle east , and is now part of silicon valley 's 500 startups .

eat app

”fantastic app ! much better than the other restaurant reservations app i ' ve come across for bahrain . ”
looking for the perfect takeaway ? search food from the best restaurants in your local area - no matter where you are – with the just eat app .
2015 saw the launch of eat ' s restaurant discovery & real - time reservation app , allowing diners to make instant table bookings in just 3 clicks directly from their smartphones . as of 1st august 2015 , eat has been responsible for seating 600 , 000 diners in bahrain .
is experiencing huge success with both its restaurant discovery & real - time reservations app and restaurant management app , despite facing stiff competition from marketplace giants , including opentable .
with family sharing set up , up to six family members can use this app .
eat ' s reservation management platform empowers restaurants by driving footfall , improving table management and increasing daily revenue .
eat has two products , one for restaurants , and another for consumers . the consumer app is simple . it allows you to find restaurants around you and confirm your reservation in less than three clicks . no need to call ! the restaurants have an ipad installed at the front desk . this app allows restaurants to internally manage reservations and tables , and to notify the consumer app about availabilities .
we’re proud to unveil a completely new look for the just eat app . the fresh new design is just the tip of the iceberg , though – we’ve been fixing bugs and streamlining your ordering process , too .
besides its consumer product , eat also offers a restaurant management app , which provides restaurants with a comprehensive table and reservations management platform , complimented by a range of features to optimize business growth and vastly improve customer retention .
eat connects diners in the middle east with their favorite restaurants in real - time . headquartered in bahrain , eat is currently active in several gcc countries , including bahrain and the united arab emirates , while also operating in a number of international markets .
see how you eat coach – a new and effective way to implement healthy eating habits into your daily routines . a world without dieting .
liven is a mobile app that delivers special offers from premium restaurants , retailers and service providers and allows users to share the savings they receive ( all or in part ) with their favourite charities . courtesy : youtube / liven - get paid to eat out
i wanted to find somewhere new to eat , so i checked out food genie for assistance . i utilized the wheel and was navigated to a new spot that i had never visited but that is now one of my new favorite places ! keep making this app better !
launched last march , the app is , in the words of its creator , a middle eastern version of the very popular opentable . since launch , the app has seated 200 , 000 diners and lists more than 30 % of bahrain’s eateries , comprising largely of restaurants and hotels . the app reserves tables for clients by synching reservation requests with eatapp ipads installed at the listed restaurants .
after my first child see how you eat coach app helped me to find back to my normal balance and to feel good about myself . while with the second child i have been more aware of the hazards out there . i find the 80 / 20 diet rule inspiring . shye coach makes it fun to follow up the principle . enjoy the world’s first and only 80 / 20 diet rule app ! ”
sesame salad bar owner ali fellan redeems an order via the too good to go app , leeds . all photos by the author .
eat ' s consumer product is a restaurant discovery and real - time reservations app , allowing users to make instant restaurant bookings at a venue of their choice in just three clicks . the creation of the consumer app has improved bahrain ' s restaurant reservations experience by integrating the latest technology and an intuitive interface with the ability to browse restaurants , see real - time table availability and make instantaneous reservations all from a smartphone device .
there is a catch , however : users of the free version can only use the app five times per venue . users of the $ 40 - a - year premium version can use the app unlimited times per venue . mr wong says those limits will be relaxed .
an aussie restaurant app which offers diners 25 per cent cash back on their bill has signed up more than 500 restaurants across sydney and melbourne .
check out the above sample of the app’s dashboard . users can view progress as either one simple number , a breakout by animal type , or as a line graph . the app aims to make logging meals as quick and effortless as possible , therefore encouraging users to easily log with every meal .
there ' s a new app on the market that aims to put an end to sad desk lunches consumed by yourself in front of a computer screen . called never eat alone , it ' s kind of like tinder , but for colleagues to eat lunch with . according to techcrunch , co - founder and ceo marie schneegans came up with the idea while doing a summer internship at financial services company ubs . she wanted to meet people
working for other departments
at the very large company but there was no simple way to do so . so , she stared
sending emails to other people and organizing lunches .
thus , the idea for never eat alone was born .
it ' s better that people eat the food—maybe people who are on a lower budget—so they ' ll be happy and we ' ll be happy too ,
he says .
while it first launched in 2014 , mr wong says the latest version is feature complete and being treated as the “official launch” . liven now includes payment and cashback functionality within the app . previously , users could not pay for their bill through the app — the cashback came in the form of discounts from the restaurants .
this app gives you 25 per cent of your bill back at the end of your meal . believe it or not , restaurants are scrambling to get on board .
companies can purchase access to the app for its employees . using the app is optional and all employees have to do is sign up and create a profile that lists their interests . users can then search for people in other departments that share similar interests and set up a lunch . for now , never eat alone makes the most sense for company with hundreds , if not thousands , of employees . while it is currently only available in france , the start - up has plans to expand to companies in america in the coming months .
we are currently hiring in bahrain and dubai , so if you are interested in joining eat , please check out our jobs portal . for press and inquiries , please email us direct at nezar @ urltoken
hear what annabel , ida and kitta say about the world’s first 80 / 20 diet rule app the “shye coach” : finding balance by keeping a food diary with hearts .
with a number of usps that outstrip its competitors , eat is set to continue absorb more market share in the gcc , while organically growing its global presence , having already attracted customers from as far away as mexico , europe and asia .
we have added new enhancements and improvements to make food genie an even better experience for helping you decide where to eat . take a look at what ' s new : - now available for the ipad ! ! ! - new restaurant selection ui design - more information than ever is displayed about the selected restaurant to help you decide and plan where to eat - the app detects your downloaded navigation apps and provides a list for you to choose to get directions right inside the app . you ' ll like the direction we ' ve headed with this one . ; ) - now you can share where you ' re going to eat with family and friends by using the new share button . share a tweet , post , email or message right from within the food genie app . - provide an email when you shake your device to leave feedback or report a bug so we can respond to you . thank you to those who have given suggestions . ohana ! - free spaces are gone ! if there are not enough restaurants within your location to fill the food genie wheel , then simply refine your filter selections . we sent free spaces packing per user requests . - see restaurant deals inside the app and click one to be taken to the deal . - no more duplicate restaurants displayed on the wheel . this would happen because there were multiple listings on yelp for one restaurant . - bug fixes and enhancements also took place with this update . hope you notice them . thank you for using food genie ! if you have a moment to leave a review in the app store we would really appreciate it . we appreciate all feedback sent to us and please continue to do so . we have more updates coming soon that users have suggested to us .
since launching in 2014 , liven , a “lifestyle loyalty payment app” , has grown to more than 120 , 000 users , with plans to expand to perth in coming months as part of a national rollout .
usually you eat by your desk and you don ' t hang out with your colleagues ,
she said .
we are trying to push that into the corporate america a little but and i think it will be a great hit .
deciding where to go eat can be interesting and a pain at times in our household . well not any more . now when we can’t decide i ask my husband to ask food genie . highly recommend this for any relationship . it’s a game changer .
the app , created by university friends will wong , grace wong and david ballerini , lets customers pay for their restaurant bill on their phone , with 25 per cent of the value then credited back into their account .
since launching it ' s cloud - based restaurant management system in 2014 , eat has quickly established itself as the market leader in its home market , the kingdom of bahrain , with the vast majority of fine - dining venues and five star hotels now using its restaurant solution .
i tried out the app in leeds , starting at sesame salad bar where there ' s a buffet counter of freshly made salads on offer . despite it being near the end of service just before 3 pm , there was a fair amount of food left . owner ali fellan hands me a box filled with tabbouleh , stuffed vine leaves , and grilled veg : it ' s delicious . he then swipes the app ' s in - built receipt to redeem it .
our internet sales are up 30 % using the eatapp system and our customers are responding positively . we ' ve now integrated the ordering system into our mobile app and we ' re using push notifications to promote all aspects of our business .
yes - it ' s perfect for businesses with more than one operation . in most cases , you ' ll only need one mobile app for all your venues and your customers will be able to select which venue they want to order from .
the more people are aware of how often they eat meat , the more they can take action to switch to alternatives . noticing trends in individual meat consumption is a powerful tool to understanding how an individual can most effectively reduce their meat consumption . simply put , what gets measured gets managed .
a reducetarian lifestyle benefits animals , the environment , and individual health . while taking the pledge is a great first step in reducing meat consumption , following through on that commitment is just as important . the
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app presents an easy solution : it offers a simple , aesthetically - pleasing interface in which users can log meat consumption from meal - to - meal . logging what you eat is as easy as could be ! at each meal , simply choose the corresponding emoji ( 🐮 🐷 🐏 🐔 🐠 ) . it’s that easy !
too good to go works like this : choose a restaurant from the app and pay in advance for a portion of food , all priced between £2 and £4 . then head down to the eatery at the end of service to collect your meal .
let food genie help you solve the
where do i eat
problem . get help deciding where to eat at the flick of your thumb . see new and familiar restaurants near you and get out of your culinary rut today ! ▶ making wishes about where to eat come true food genie uses your location to find 20 restaurants near you and then randomly places 6 on the food genie wheel . take a spin and say goodbye to the
i don ' t know
moments of deciding where to eat . let food genie be your unbias third - party in helping you decide where to eat . now finding a new restaurant or pub is fun , easy , and reliable thanks to food genie and restaurants provided by yelp© . taking a chance could not be more rewarding . ▶ food genie , what else ? • search for restaurants near you • cool food genre filters for the picky eater . • get directions easily to your selected restaurant • share what ' s for dinner ! # foodgeniefriday ▶ got a new feature idea ? shake your iphone while food genie is open and share with us your idea . you can also report any bugs you see , but we believe you ' ll have a hard time finding them . ▶ get in touch with us website : urltoken facebook : urltoken twitter : urltoken pinterest : urltoken * by downloading the app you agree to the end user license agreement ( eula ) : urltoken eula * please take some time to read our privacy policy : urltoken privacy ▶ deaf - friendly communication if you have feedback , feature requests or bugs to report , please sign a video to us on the glide app . you can find us at @ foodgenie . we are fluent in many different sign languages worldwide and look forward to chatting with you . ▶ disclosure : no material connection by downloading food genie you the end - user understand that food genie and story rocket , llc have no material connection to the brands , products , restaurants , or services that have been mentioned , displayed or used inside the food genie app or its website . they are the sole intellectual property of that third - party and food genie and story rocket , llc are not held responsible for their product , brand , or services .
“since joining the platform we’ve found the app super quick and easy for customers and staff to use , ” she said . “by making it easy for customers to pay and earn cash credit , we are seeing an increase in customer numbers and loyalty . ”
, based solely on its reservation management system ( the application for customers to reserve is still in its beta phase ) , eat is in the process of raising a second round of investment , $ 250 , 000 this time , and the team will be moving to dubai in the first quarter of 2015 .
lunchback launched earlier this year in stockholm , where zhao said it has 2 , 000 users . he spoke to nbc news from shanghai , where he said the app is on pace to reach 10 , 000 to 15 , 000 users in the next month .
but it has upsides for customers too . now that we ' re bombarded with choice from apps like deliveroo and justeat , the concept is weirdly freeing . you just eat what you ' re given . the meals are all tasty and high - quality , with lots of first - rate eateries signed up across the country .
. the app lets you buy surplus meals from local eateries at the end of their service for as little as two quid—meals that would otherwise be chucked in the bin . it ' s kind of like deliveroo but with food waste , and you have to go pick it up yourself .
by law , cold food must be thrown out after four hours ( for hot food , it ' s two hours ) , so fellan tells me he wanted to be involved with the app to help limit the amount of food they ' re forced to bin at the end of every day .
see how you eat coach founder mia karlsson : “ we believe that one reason for yo - yo dieting is calorie counting . calculating calories has lead to people avoiding food instead of eating proper meals on regular basis . studies show core reasons for e . g . overweight are irregular eating habits . dieting causes eventually weight gain and other problems in the body .
schneegans isn ' t the first person to create a tinder - like application that focuses on food . earlier this year , three friends from boston launch tender , which is a recipe - centric play on the popular dating app . users still swipe , but on images linked to recipes , not potential dates .
its product - focused business strategy has seen a large emphasis on moving away from the industry ' s previous renditions of technology driven restaurant management systems , characterized by local server systems , a large amount of hardware , extensive training and exceptionally high price tags . furthermore , eat ' s restaurant management system has demonstrated to be an ideal replacement for restaurants who continue to utilize pen and paper solutions .
it may seem strange , but mr wong says the loyalty and marketing benefit for restaurants being on the app far outweighs the 25 per cent discount customers receive . “in the past these restaurants have given up in some cases 50 per cent , even 60 per cent with groupon and all these daily deal sites , ” he said .
while they couldn’t share the number of registered users and restaurants , they did say that the response had been overwhelming , covering a range of restaurants : from international chains “to a five star wolfgang puck restaurant . ” kadhem says that the exposure has helped them adapt their product so as to satisfy all segments of the market . “eat can finally blossom into a real company , from a bootstrapped startup . ”
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presents a simple and straightforward way to track whether or not you’ve eaten meat at a given meal . knowing and analyzing this data can help individuals to spot patterns and to be more aware of how often they consume meat . the app also allows users to set goals for weekly meat consumption limits , with the aim of encouraging gradual reduction .
eat ' s current product boasts cutting edge technology in a cloud - based system that is designed to maximize mobility , complimented by a range of analytical tools and optimization features . featuring the ability to have multiple connections synced in real - time and extensive guest data capture , it has been designed to cater precisely to the needs of restaurant managers . combined with a very competitive price structure , these factors have paved the way for early success .
we started eat shortly after to allow users to make restaurant reservations online . we ' ve come a long way since then , and have acquired most of the restaurants in bahrain , including mirai , block 338 , monsoon , and lanterns , to name a few . we ' ve also just seated our 200 , 000th diner ! the team is really happy with the momentum , and we can ' t wait to serve more diners around the gcc .
while there will soon be the option to select vegetarian or vegan meals , too good to go doesn ' t let you choose from a menu . you just buy a
portion
and then take whatever food is available at the end of the day . this has the obvious benefit of letting the restaurants stay flexible and choose the number of portions they allocate to the app .
we have worked hard to use the nutrition and weight wellness information available to create an easy - to - use concept to support you to eat smart . at the same time we offer you the easiest food diary ever . not everyone can afford a private professional nutrition coach . yet everyone needs quality advise , feedback and follow - up . we are against fad / crash diets . we stand for permanent balance . hope you enjoy getting your “hearts” and unlocking new guiding levels weekly .
we make everything fresh in the morning ,
he says .
if you cook too little the customer will be disappointed and if you cook more , you ' re losing money and obviously a lot of food will be wasted . so the app is really helping to reduce waste . and it ' s a good deal for the customer , they come down , pay £2 . 50—you can ' t go wrong .
too good to go works like this : choose a restaurant from the app and pay in advance for a portion of food , which is all priced between £2 and £4 . then you head down to the eatery at the end of their service ( mid - afternoon for lunch places and late evening for restaurants ) to collect your meal . it ' s straightforward and easy to use , plus there ' s a huge variety of dishes on offer .
it ' s the most pointless problem ,
says chris wilson , one of the app ' s co - founders .
but food waste is perhaps one of the easiest problems to solve and also something that nobody is really aware of at the moment . on the one side , we ' ve got this huge problem of over - production , consumption , and excess , which leads to us only using two thirds of the food we produce as a global society . and on the other side of the coin you ' ve got a billion hungry people in the world .
bahrain’s newest table reservation application , urltoken , has just announced a second funding round , totaling $ 300 , 000 . the round , led by bahrain’s largest venture fund , tenmou , brings their total raised to $ 400 , 000 .
“after issuing 12 tokens , we had four investors buy four each [ $ 75 , 000 ] , ” says founder and ceo nezar kadhem in an email to wamda . investors through tenmou include fawaz algosaibi , redha fathalla , and mohamed almoayyed . all are bahraini citizens and this will be their first investment in an internet startup .
kadhem says that he noticed upon his arrival from san francisco to bahrain in the spring of 2013 that services similar to opentable and uber were simply non - existent . “even the most prestigious fine dining restaurants were still using pen and paper to manage their restaurants , ” he says in a press release . “these next 18 months are going to be critical for growth and this funding round allows us to hire and ensure our momentum keeps growing . ” at the moment the team plans to use the funds is to expand their user base in bahrain , dubai , abu dhabi , and kuwait .
kadhem tells wamda that the process of raising money was both difficult and easy . one of the main hold ups was the bahraini ministry of industry and commerce not ever before having dealt with a request from an internet company raising a second round . “they had assumed we were selling existing shares in the company , and demanded a letter of resignation of shares , ” he says . “we argued that we weren’t selling existing shares , we were issuing new ones to new investors . this argument required the input of multiple sources to be solved . ”
on the other hand , “the investors had deep pockets , ” says kadhem . with each investor realizing the potential of internet companies and their ability to scale and grow in a short period of time meant that they had all agreed to invest at the first meeting with the startup .
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. with an infrastructure that is seen to be efficient , cheap running costs , and good regulation , the small island kingdom , haidar believes , is a great jumping off point for a startup wanting to take on the gcc . but
, a semi - government body that offers entrepreneurs and startups a plethora of advisory services . together they cover everything from business planning to human resources to legal services , to helping out with feasibility studies . loans and / or subsidies range from 5 , 000 bhd ( around $ 13 , 000 ) to over 30 , 000 bhd ( nearly $ 80 , 000 ) . on the other side of the spectrum ,
, bahrain’s first business angels syndicate , provides angel investment for startups , in addition to mentorship .
, a middle eastern version of opentable , the ride has so far been a breeze . when it came time to look for funding , “three resources came to mind” when it
says founder nezar kadhem : “family , friends , and fools , basically ‘love money’ . but i decided not to go with those ,
applied to be a part of a prototype scheme at the bdb , but they ended up spending money getting nowhere . “in fact we lost money . there are resources [ available ] but they’re not worth the time it takes for the entrepreneur to hunt them down , ”
he says , citing that most projects the bank invests in are socially orientated .
the money was in the bank by february of this year . “it was so quick , we were so happy , ” says kadhem .
. speaking with wamda , tamkeen marketing officer amal a . talal al - sorani said that in a recent overhaul ,
and re - launched to be able to better support startup businesses . ” al - sorani went on to explain that this meant even businesses that were not yet commercially registered could still apply , though they would need to register their activity with a government entity .
is an aptly named fish delivery startup that has made use of the publicly available support resources . the fish transporter team was part of tenmou’s fourth batch , which took about seven months during 2013 , says founder mohammed toraif .
“you can get a 50 % discount on marketing services by going through them , ” he says . “we applied online and within three weeks we were getting to work with their partner
( around $ 53 , 000 ) to use for marketing , equipment , legal services , etc .
which toraif says has been helpful in terms of liquidity . tamkeen also helped fish transporter get the tools necessary to transport the fish in the first place : purchasing the cooling machinery for their van was 50 % cheaper with a tamkeen discount .
tamkeen’s resources are best suited to startups that have had a few years of experience , rather than those that are working to develop out of the idea stage .
point at which they are ready to work with tamkeen . “our only limitation is finance and tamkeen is going to give us a real boost , ” says
’s ali mahmood . “but processes with tamkeen and the bdb can take a long time , and when you’re a startup time is of the essence . ”
, which assures a 16 - day turnaround on applications , say timing can be a grey area . “provided the entrepreneur [ or startup ] provides the necessary documentation to get started , ” says areije al - shakar , assistant vice president of the business advisory unit , the process can be expedited . “we work on a case by case basis and timings vary . ” as al - shakar is keen to point out , they are a government - funded entity so “we do have to know where exactly money is going . ”
while funding options may sometimes be fraught , there are some advantages associated with starting a business in bahrain , one of which is its tiny size . still working her full time job ( her sister leila works on maison du maillot full time ) , fakhroo says that for their particular business , which relies on delivery and shipping , the size of
logistics compared to somewhere like london , where the two grew up , are a breeze .
how easy it is to navigate the entrepreneurial scene , says fakhroo . “there is a very supportive atmosphere ; whenever i’ve had a question about something it is easy to speak with others . ”
at the microsoft imagine cup in seattle for their product nail polish mixer , with collaboration from their university and the bdb .
is doing well despite only now engaging with such support services . they’re streaming events from around the world with an average of 120 , 000 viewers for each event . tenmou has also this year become an investor . “we have set an expansion plan for 2015 , ” says mahmood , “to open two new branches in the uae and ksa . ” in the future , toraif believes that
there needs to be a change in how startups are perceived in bahrain . the resources that are currently available have been “useful , ” says toraif , “but there still needs to be an ecosystem that see us treated as startups . at the moment
in a modern day david and goliath story with a modern middle east twist , the innovation and creativity of a bahrain - based restaurant reservations start - up takes on the big budgets and extensive resources of established global competitors , including opentable , with surprising results .
while smartphone penetration for some of this region is the highest in the world at 89 % ( bahrain , 2014 ) , and regional users continue to be one of the fastest adopters of smartphone technology , dissatisfaction is rife among gcc based diners with the ability of local restaurants ' to provide online table reservation tools .
in an area of the world where the consumption of alcohol is strictly controlled or out - rightly forbidden and temperatures exceeding 40 degrees celsius regularly force people indoors , restaurants are a focal point of the social scene .
having recently launched it ' s restaurant management system in the united arab emirates , the start - up has already signed over 100 restaurants in a mere two months , despite being relative newcomers to the saturated markets of dubai and abu dhabi .
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early in 2013 , i tried to make a reservation at a restaurant in bahrain . i searched the internet for the restaurant ' s phone number , but when i called , no one answered the phone . it was early morning , so they must have been closed . i called again at 7pm and a hostess answered and said :
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that credit can then be used at any other participating restaurant . liven says average users earn $ 20 per meal , with some regulars earning as much as $ 1500 credit on their accounts . collectively , australians spend $ 45 billion a year dining out .
“you could say it’s like a closed currency which you can use in any of the liven venues , ” said mr wong . “you’re then able to share a portion of that with charity . ”
“once - off discounts where the customers never come back . people just took the discount and off they went . whereas with our platform , you’re not getting a discount , you’re giving them a credit reward for them to come back and spend into the system . it’s a real positive for the restaurants . ”
sheryl wonorahardjo , owner of yuzu japanese restaurant in melbourne , said she had already noticed a spike in business .
“we have plans to relax those restrictions very soon , ” he said . “we’ve seen customers’ behaviour changing . there are a lot of people who are going to the same venue every single day , and we want to encourage that behaviour . ”
liven operates on a freemium model . restaurants pay a commission for each transaction , which liven calls a “marketing allowance rate” , because “we are using most of that to promote that restaurant through incentivising our users by giving them cash credit and using the balance to promote these venues through our affiliated channels and partners” .
“if there’s any left over , that’s our profit , ” mr wong said . “it is performance based . if we do a sloppy job we lose money , if we do a good job we make money . ”
earlier this year , liven scored a $ 10 million investment from a melbourne venture capital firm , but the capital is milestone - based , meaning the funding is unlocked in stages as the company expands to new cities .
“milestone - based funding is becoming fairly common , ” mr wong said . “the reason being is that investors have been burnt by giving the lump sum in one go and seeing the money burning right in front of their eyes .
“it keeps us on the edge of making sure we hit that milestone , it keeps us motivated , but it also gives us the ability to not have to deplete that funding if we’re able to secure other funds at a much better rate . ”
the next step is perth , then a third and fourth australian city . “then we’ve got our eyes set on the us , canada , there are also possible talks of a uk expansion , ” he said .
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for many americans , working lunches conjure up images of fast food or eating at your desk .
but lunchback , a swedish start - up , is hoping to change the definition of what a working lunch means by pairing interested users with a new networking lunch partner every week .
here ' s the catch : you ' ll have to put blind faith in an algorithm to make the match .
we want to create an artificial intelligence based service . we understand people ' s needs and we have people who want to give that help ,
jimmy zhao , lunchback ' s founder and ceo told nbc news .
lunchback was launched after zhao , who said he moved to stockholm from shanghai a decade ago , found it difficult to make effective professional connections .
i want to help entrepreneurs . everyone wants to learn form someone who has been there , done that ,
zhao said .
mentors can offer their time to interested parties , letting people control who they meet . however , zhao said he sees the ai matching service as a future revenue stream for the company , letting people pay a small subscription fee to be fixed up with potential mentors or people to help .
we are trying to build a recommendation engine , but it takes a lot of metrics ,
zhao said .
people in stockholm , where the algorithm is being fine - tuned , can sign up for the ai service , which lunchback calls
magic .
the algorithm takes into account a person ' s professional history , which is pulled in from linkedin , along with skills they ' ve tagged for themselves , what they say they ' re hoping to get from the service and location .
every sunday , users get a notification asking if they ' re free for lunch on thursday . if they opt in , they ' re matched with a partner and given a restaurant .
the algorithm isn ' t perfect yet , but zhao said they ' re learning from their lunch
experiments .
after , we will ask , ' how did it go ? '
he said .
then we can learn and build a baseline when it comes to recommendations .
the company is now setting its sights on the u . s . market , beginning with beta testing in chicago , followed by new york city and san francisco . the beta testing does not yet include the ai feature and instead focuses on letting people choose their own lunch dates .
natalie söderberg , head of new market development at lunchback , told nbc news she also sees the service becoming a tool for networking within large companies .
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i wish there could be an option to see the restaurants near you and add them into the wheel . it’s more of a the wheel chooses restaurants and you spin situation . maybe it’s where i live that plays apart of it . although i do think the choosing of which restaurants would be a good option . and the main review for restaurants that pop up on yelp are all horrible ones ! !
i am looking to add that feature soon . also don’t forget to try the filters to help you with your decision . i hope you’ll come back after i add the feature to review food genie again .
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as suited workers scurry back to the office after the lunchtime rush , grimacing their way through bland supermarket sandwiches , i ' ve just finished a big box of fresh salad with homemade falafel and hummus—for just £2 . 50 . and it was destined for the dumpster .
food waste across the uk is practically an epidemic : british restaurants dump an unbelievable 600 , 000 tonnes of food every year . too good to go , which has already launched in brighton and leeds , and is on its way to london , birmingham , and manchester , promises to save users a bunch of cash , as well as the planet .
i move on to wolf , which serves up italian street food , where the cheery manager and owner ashwin borchate makes me a generously stuffed marinara wrap ( spaghetti in a wrap—somehow it works ) .
at indian buffet peachy keens , it ' s self - service . i fill a box of chicken korma , jasmine rice , and dahl—all richly spiced and filling . and at le chalet , there ' s surplus cake and pastries on offer .
we ' re battling against the consumer mentality which has been created that everyone is just forced to buy buy buy ,
says wilson .
this isn ' t helped by things like expiry dates , use - by dates and sell - by dates . slowly but surely we ' re getting there and hopefully in a few years ' time , we ' ll be able to turn round and look at a different picture , of making more efficient use of our resources and not taking everything so much for granted .