For now, grounded Go First cannot use ‘G8’ designator code

Bankrupt Go First is now not eligible for the two-letter designator code ‘G8′, with global airlines’ grouping IATA blocking the code as the airline has not been flying for the past few months.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which provides two-letter designator and numeric codes to airlines, has blocked the ‘G8’ for Go First for a 12-month period, according to an official.

IATA assigns the airline designator code to companies to use for reservations, schedules, timetables, telecommunications, ticketing, cargo documentation, legal, tariffs and/or other commercial/traffic purposes, according to IATA website.