In 2023, IndiGo created history by carrying 100 million passengers.
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In 2023, IndiGo created history by carrying 100 million passengers.
In 2023, IndiGo, a prominent low-cost airline based in Gurugram, celebrated a historic achievement by transporting 100 million passengers within a year. This milestone propelled the airline into the prestigious league of international carriers, securing its position among the top 10 largest airlines globally in terms of passenger volume. Notably, this feat was accomplished in the airline’s 17th year of operation, making it one of the fastest to reach such a significant milestone.
This is how the top officials at IndiGo reacted.
During the course of 2022, IndiGo’s aviation services catered to more than 78 million passengers across both domestic and international networks, reflecting a remarkable 23% increase from the previous year. The airline’s success can be attributed to its strategic efforts to expand its reach, evident in the addition of over 20 new international routes, solidifying its standing as a leading global airline.
Pieter Elbers, the CEO of IndiGo, expressed immense delight at this achievement, stating, “We are extremely delighted to welcome 100 million passengers abroad in a year.” He emphasized that this milestone validates the airline’s well-executed plan and acknowledged the role of customer trust, employee dedication, and passion in this accomplishment.
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Over the past six months, IndiGo has focused on enhancing its network, not only in international routes but also in domestic connectivity. The airline has ambitious plans for sustained growth, intending to add popular destinations like Medina, Saudi Arabia, and Bali, Indonesia, to its expanding network.
IndiGo’s dominance in the domestic market is evident with a commanding 61.8% share of passengers carried in November, significantly surpassing competitors. The airline’s commitment to growth is underscored by its historic order of 500 Airbus A320 family aircraft, showcasing its ambition to double in size and scale by the end of the decade. With a substantial backlog of nearly 1,000 aircraft slated for delivery in the next ten years, IndiGo is poised for continued success in the aviation industry.
Today marks a significant moment for IndiGo as it welcomes its tenth brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft, symbolizing the airline’s commitment to revolutionizing the standards of airline quality in India. Bruce Ashby, President and CEO of IndiGo, highlighted the aircraft’s redesigned interior, additional space, and improved features. This expansion aligns with the airline’s growth strategy launched in 2022, focusing on the pillars of reassuring, developing, and creating to support its ambitious goals.
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