IndiGo embarking on next level of growth: CEO Pieter Elbers

IndiGo embarking on next level of growth: CEO Pieter Elbers

Representational file image of an IndiGo flight. | Photo Credit: The Hindu IndiGo is embarking on the next level of growth and cost leadership is crucial for the airline, its CEO Pieter Elbers said on March 20. Currently, IndiGo operates around 1,800 daily flights and has a fleet of more than 300 aircraft. “We are […]

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Indian carriers to operate 22,907 weekly domestic flights in summer schedule

Indian carriers to operate 22,907 weekly domestic flights in summer schedule

Image for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: VELANKANNI RAJ B Indian carriers will operate a total of 22,907 weekly domestic flights during the summer schedule starting from March 26. The number of flights to be operated is 4.4% higher compared to 21,941 weekly flights operated in the winter schedule, according to aviation regulator DGCA. […]

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International expansion key part of IndiGo growth plans: CEO

International expansion key part of IndiGo growth plans: CEO

IndiGO CEO Pieter Elbers. File. | Photo Credit: PTI  International expansion is a key part of IndiGo’s growth strategy and the airline plans to add new destinations such as Jakarta and Nairobi next year, said CEO Pieter Elbers, adding that supply chain issues that had delayed aircraft and engine deliveries and grounded several aircraft for […]

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IndiGo plans flights to Nairobi, Jakarta, some central Asian destinations: CEO Pieter Elbers

IndiGo plans flights to Nairobi, Jakarta, some central Asian destinations: CEO Pieter Elbers

The country’s largest airline IndiGo, which is “back with a bang”, is looking to start flights to Nairobi, Jakarta and some central Asian destinations as the carrier focuses on internationalisation, according to its chief Pieter Elbers. Amid intensifying competition and Air India set for expansion with massive plane orders, the IndiGo chief asserted that there […]

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Thirty IndiGo planes grounded due to supply chain disruptions

Thirty IndiGo planes grounded due to supply chain disruptions

The country’s largest airline is evaluating wet leasing of planes and other options to boost operations The country’s largest airline is evaluating wet leasing of planes and other options to boost operations IndiGo on Monday said that around 30 aircraft are grounded due to “supply chain disruptions” and the country’s largest airline is evaluating wet […]

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Airfare bands go, last-minute tickets likely to get cheaper

Airfare bands go, last-minute tickets likely to get cheaper

Decision taken after studying demand and prices of air turbine fuel, says Jyotiraditya Scindia Decision taken after studying demand and prices of air turbine fuel, says Jyotiraditya Scindia Passengers booking last-minute flight tickets can expect lower airfares as the government has removed its mandatory airfare bands for tickets booked 15 days in advance. The Ministry […]

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IndiGo will allow passengers to exit planes through three doors

IndiGo will allow passengers to exit planes through three doors

In a bid to have a faster aircraft turnaround between a landing and take-off, budget carrier IndiGo will now allow passengers to disembark from planes through three exit doors instead of two. The three-point disembarkation process will be carried out from two forward and one rear exit ramp. IndiGo is the first airline in the […]

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IndiGo expects to be on ‘profitable growth’ path soon; working to address staff issues: Dutta

IndiGo expects to be on ‘profitable growth’ path soon; working to address staff issues: Dutta

IndiGo, which will be completing 16 years next month, is the country’s largest airline with a domestic market share of nearly 57% and has a fleet of more than 280 planes IndiGo, which will be completing 16 years next month, is the country’s largest airline with a domestic market share of nearly 57% and has […]

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Stir by GoFirst technicians spreads, 110 cabin crew also join them

Stir by GoFirst technicians spreads, 110 cabin crew also join them

On day 3 of “mass sick leave” at GoFirst called by aircraft technicians, the protest has spread to atleast 14 stations. Nearly, 110 cabin crew have also reported sick. GoFirst’s technicians in Bengaluru, Pune, Port Blair, Kannur, Nagpur, Chandigarh, Ranchi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Goa, Hyderabad and Kolkata have joined the protest. Sources say at most of […]

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55% IndiGo domestic flights delayed as crew call sick on AI recruitment day; DGCA to probe

55% IndiGo domestic flights delayed as crew call sick on AI recruitment day; DGCA to probe

The phase-2 of Air India’s recruitment drive was conducted on Saturday. The phase-2 of Air India’s recruitment drive was conducted on Saturday. 55% of IndiGo’s domestic flights were delayed on Saturday as a significant number of cabin crew members took sick leave, with sources in the industry saying they ostensibly went for an Air India […]

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