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IndiGo’s 100 million passengers also underscores the massive potential of the Indian aviation sector. No wonder airlines are keen to tap into it.
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Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo became the first Indian airline to transport 100 million passengers in a year. Celebrating its 17th anniversary this year, IndiGo has become one of the world's largest airlines by passenger traffic.
Passenger Traffic Overview: In 2022, IndiGo had 78 million passengers on board, slightly surpassing its pre-Covid levels. In 2023, the carrier witnessed a substantial 22% increase in passenger traffic.
IndiGo has also become the first airline in India to operate more than 2,000 flights a day. Currently, the Indian carrier serves 118 destinations, including 32 international destinations. Over the past six months, IndiGo has added more than 20 international routes to its schedule.
Pieter Elbers, Indigo CEO, attributed the milestone to customer trust and the dedication of IndiGo colleagues. He emphasized the “validation of their strategy and the pride in connecting people and aspirations for the past 17 years”. (Elbers will be at Skift India Summit in Delhi this March. Learn more.)
Growth Strategy and Future Plans: In 2022, IndiGo initiated a growth strategy under three strategic pillars: 'Reassure, Develop, and Create.' This strategy aims to support the airline's growth plans, with a goal to double in size and scale by the end of the decade. To achieve this, IndiGo placed an order for 500 new aircraft with Airbus, in addition to the existing 450+ aircraft order.