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{{Short description|Indian low-cost airline}} | |||
{{About|the airline|the color|Indigo|other uses|Indigo (disambiguation)}} | |||
{{About|the Indian airline|the American airline|Indigo Airlines (American airline)|the colour|Indigo|the Indianapolis public transportation system|IndyGo|other uses|Indigo (disambiguation)}} | |||
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{{Infobox airline | {{Infobox airline | ||
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| airline = IndiGo | ||
| logo = IndiGo.svg | |||
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| IATA = 6E | ||
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| ICAO = IGO | ||
| callsign = IFLY | |||
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| image = IndiGo Airbus A320neo F-WWDG (to VT-ITI) (28915135713).jpg | |||
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| frequent_flyer = BluChip | |||
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| fleet_size = 393 | |||
| destinations = ] | |||
| destinations = 123 | |||
| parent = InterGlobe Enterprises | |||
| num_employees = {{up}} 37,200 (2024)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goindigo.in/information/investor-relations.html?linkNav=Investor%20Relations%7CCOMPANY%7CFooter|title=Indigo FY 24 Annual Report|access-date=15 August 2024|archive-date=15 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815165830/https://www.goindigo.in/information/investor-relations.html?linkNav=Investor%20Relations%7CCOMPANY%7CFooter|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
| num_employees = 12,362 (2015–16)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/business/air-india-has-5-times-more-debt-than-jet-airways-16-times-than-indigo-a-comparison-in-15-charts-3520047.html|title=Air India has 5 times more debt than Jet Airways, 16 times than IndiGo: A comparison in 15 charts|author=Rajesh Pandathil and Kishor Kadam|publisher='']''|date=6 June 2017|accessdate=9 June 2017}}</ref> | |||
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| logo = IndiGo Logo.jpg | |||
| founded = {{start date and age|2006||df=yes}} | |||
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| commenced = {{start date and age|2006|08|04|df=yes}} | |||
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| bases = {{plainlist| | |||
| founded = 2005 | |||
*] (Mumbai) | |||
| commenced = {{Start date|df=yes|2006|08|04}} | |||
*] (Chennai) | |||
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*] (Kochi) | |||
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*] (Delhi) | ||
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*] (Bengaluru) | ||
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*] (Kolkata) | ||
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*] (Hyderabad) | ||
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* ] <small>(Kolkata)</small> | |||
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* ] <small>(Hyderabad)</small> | |||
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| headquarters = ], ], ] | |||
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| key_people = {{plainlist| | |||
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*Rahul Bhatia (])<ref name="auto">{{cite web|title=IndiGo Leadership|url=https://www.goindigo.in/about-us/leadership-team.html|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=1 December 2023|archive-date=1 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200401231326/https://www.goindigo.in/about-us/leadership-team.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
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*] (])<ref name="auto"/> | |||
| headquarters = ], ], ]<ref name="headq">{{cite web|url=https://www.goindigo.in/about-us.html|title=Contact us, IndiGo|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=19 March 2016}}</ref> | |||
}} | |||
| key_people = ], Co-Founder <br /> ], Co-Founder and ] <br>Aditya Ghosh, President | |||
| founders = {{plainlist| | |||
| traded_as = {{BSE|539448}}<br>{{NSE|INDIGO}} | |||
*Rahul Bhatia | |||
| revenue = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|16601|c}} <small>(''FY2016-2017'')</small><ref name="2016 revenue and profit">{{cite web|title=IndiGo profit soars 53% in fiscal 2016|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/indigo-q4-profit-remains-flat-at-rs-579-cr/article8537725.ece|publisher=The Hindu Business Line|accessdate=4 November 2016}}</ref> | |||
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| net_income = {{Increase}} {{INRConvert|1989|c}} <small>(''FY2016-2017'')</small><ref name="2016 revenue and profit" /> | |||
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| traded_as = {{ubl|{{BSE|539448}}|{{NSE|INDIGO}}}} | |||
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| ISIN = INE646L01027 | |||
| website = {{url|https://www.goindigo.in/}} | |||
| revenue = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|71231|c}} (2024)<ref name="PnL">{{cite report|title=Annual Trends|url=https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachLive/4ae0c7cc-a661-4462-874f-7326cc78ad08.pdf|date=7 June 2023|access-date=23 May 2024|archive-date=23 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523111959/https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachLive/4ae0c7cc-a661-4462-874f-7326cc78ad08.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
| operating_income = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|8049|c}} (2024) | |||
| net_income = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|8172|c}} (2024) | |||
| assets = {{increase}} {{INRconvert|82224|c}} (2024) | |||
| equity = {{increase}} {{INRconvert|1996|c}} (2024) | |||
| website = {{URL|https://goindigo.in}} | |||
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'''InterGlobe Aviation Limited''' (] '''IndiGo'''), is an Indian ] headquartered in ], ], ]. It is the largest ] by passengers carried and fleet size, with a 63.6% domestic market share as of November 2024.<ref>{{cite news|last=Singh|first=Rimjhim|title=IndiGo leads Indian aviation with record 10 million passengers in November|url=https://www.business-standard.com/amp/industry/news/indian-domestic-aviation-record-traffic-indigo-air-india-akasa-no-2024-124122400517_1.html|work=Business Standard|date=24 December 2024|access-date=3 January 2025|language=en|quote=This success pushed IndiGo’s market share to an all-time high of 63.6 per cent.}}</ref> It is the ] Asian airline, and one of the ] in terms of passengers carried, with more than 100 million passengers carried in 2023. {{As of|2025|01}}, IndiGo operates over 2,200 daily flights to 123 destinations – 89 domestic and 34 international.<ref name="6E LATEST">{{cite press release|title=IndiGo expands wings with daily direct flights connecting Chennai and Penang|url=https://www.goindigo.in/press-releases/indigo-expands-wings-with-daily-direct-flights-connecting-chennai-and-penang.html|website=IndiGo|date=21 December 2024|access-date=3 January 2025|language=en|quote=Penang marks IndiGo's 37th international destination and third destination in Malaysia, following Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi.}}</ref><ref name="6E LATEST2">{{cite press release|title=Take off to the 'French Riviera of the East': IndiGo announces Puducherry as the 89th domestic destination|url=https://www.goindigo.in/press-releases/indigo-announces-puducherry-as-the-89th-domestic-destination.html|website=IndiGo|date=13 November 2024|access-date=20 December 2024|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/01/14/busiest-airlines-in-the-world-in-2025/|title=Busiest airlines in the world}}</ref> It has its primary hub at ], ]. | |||
'''IndiGo ('''Registered as '''Interglobe Aviation Ltd.)'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dgca.nic.in/operator/sch-ind.htm|title=IndiGo|website=dgca.nic.in|access-date=21 October 2017}}</ref> is a ] headquartered at ], ], ]. It is the largest ] by passengers carried and fleet size, with a 39.6% market share as of October 2017.<ref>{{cite report|url=http://dgca.nic.in/reports/Traffic_reports/Traffic_Rep102017.pdf|title=Traffic Report 2017|publisher=DGCA|format=PDF}}</ref> It is also the largest individual Asian ] in terms of jet fleet size and passengers carried, and the ] with over 41 million passengers carried in 2016. The airline operates to 48 destinations both domestic and international. It has its primary hub at ], Delhi. | |||
The airline was founded as a ] |
The airline was founded as a ] by Rahul Bhatia of InterGlobe Enterprises and ] in 2006. It took delivery of its first aircraft in July 2006 and commenced operations a month later. The airline became the largest Indian carrier by passenger market share in 2012. The company went ] in November 2015. IndiGo was ranked as the 15th most punctual airline globally in 2022 by ]. It is also the 6th most busiest airline in the world, as per data from ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/01/14/busiest-airlines-in-the-world-in-2025/|title=Busiest airlines in the world}}</ref> | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
IndiGo was founded in 2006 as a ] by Rahul Bhatia of InterGlobe Enterprises and ], a |
IndiGo was founded in 2006 as a ] by Rahul Bhatia of InterGlobe Enterprises and ], a United States–based ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2015/06/30/interglobe-aviation-owner-of-indias-indigo-airline-files-for-ipo.html|title=Owner of India's biggest airline files for IPO|date=30 June 2015|publisher=CNBC|access-date=16 March 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329132007/http://www.cnbc.com/2015/06/30/interglobe-aviation-owner-of-indias-indigo-airline-files-for-ipo.html|archive-date=29 March 2016}}</ref> InterGlobe had a 51.12% stake in IndiGo and 47.88% was held by Gangwal's ]-based company, Caelum Investments.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/indigo-gives-handsome-payback-to-promoters-113111500988_1.html|title=IndiGo gives handsome payback to promoters|date=16 November 2013|first=Anees|last=Padnis|newspaper=]|access-date=19 March 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328193722/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/indigo-gives-handsome-payback-to-promoters-113111500988_1.html|archive-date=28 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=FIPB approves proposal to convert Rakesh Gangwal's IndiGo stake to NRI category|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-08-02/news/52356509_1_fipb-foreign-investment-promotion-board-equity-shares|newspaper=]|date=2 October 2014|access-date=16 March 2016|archive-date=28 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328193854/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-08-02/news/52356509_1_fipb-foreign-investment-promotion-board-equity-shares|url-status=dead}}</ref> IndiGo placed a firm order for 100 ] aircraft in June 2005 with plans to begin operations in mid-2006.<ref name="order">{{cite news|title=IndiGo Airlines to fly soon|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2005-06-22/news/27477022_1_lease-planes-aircraft-airbus-industrie|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120726091711/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2005-06-22/news/27477022_1_lease-planes-aircraft-airbus-industrie|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 July 2012|newspaper=]|date=22 June 2005|access-date=16 March 2016}}</ref> IndiGo took delivery of its first aircraft on 28 July 2006, nearly a year after placing the order.<ref>{{cite news|title=IndiGo takes delivery of its first brand new Airbus A320 aircraft|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/holnus/006200607290310.htm|newspaper=]|date=29 July 2006|access-date=16 February 2012}}</ref> It commenced operations on 4 August 2006 with a service from ] to ] via ].<ref name="take-off">{{cite news|title=Indigo's first flight to take-off on Aug 4|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2006-07-13/news/27459427_1_first-flight-interglobe-president-bruce-ashby|newspaper=]|date=13 July 2006|access-date=16 March 2016|archive-date=28 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328133820/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2006-07-13/news/27459427_1_first-flight-interglobe-president-bruce-ashby|url-status=dead}}</ref> By the end of 2006, the airline had six aircraft, and nine more were acquired in 2007.<ref name="take-off" /> In December 2010, IndiGo replaced state-run carrier ] as the third largest airline in India, behind ] and ] with a passenger market share of 17.3%.<ref>{{cite news|title=IndiGo pips Air India to become No. 3 airline|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/indigo-pips-ai-to-become-no.-3-airline/727160/|newspaper=]|date=21 December 2010|access-date=16 March 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110123222901/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/indigo-pips-ai-to-become-no.-3-airline/727160|archive-date=23 January 2011}}</ref> | ||
In 2011, IndiGo placed an order for 180 Airbus A320 aircraft in a deal worth US$15 |
In 2011, IndiGo placed an order for 180 ] aircraft in a deal worth US$15 billion.<ref>{{cite news|title=IndiGo airline picks up 180 jets|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-01-13/news/28428535_1_airbus-aircraft-rahul-bhatia-airbus-a320s|newspaper=]|date=13 January 2011|access-date=16 March 2016|archive-date=5 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305074514/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-01-13/news/28428535_1_airbus-aircraft-rahul-bhatia-airbus-a320s|url-status=dead}}</ref> In January 2011, after completing five years of operations, the airline was permitted to launch international flights.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/business/report/indigo-gets-govt-nod-to-launch-international-operations/20110119.htm|title=IndiGo gets govt nod to launch international operations|work=]|date=11 January 2011|access-date=13 March 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422140045/http://www.rediff.com/business/report/indigo-gets-govt-nod-to-launch-international-operations/20110119.htm|archive-date=22 April 2016}}</ref> In December 2011, the ] expressed reservations that the rapid expansion could impact passenger safety.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indigo-spicejet-goair-jet-airways-airlines-flout-norms-dgca/1/167838.html|title=IndiGo, SpiceJet airlines violate mandatory safety norms: DGCA|newspaper=]|date=9 January 2012|access-date=13 July 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311183607/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indigo-spicejet-goair-jet-airways-airlines-flout-norms-dgca/1/167838.html|archive-date=11 March 2012}}</ref> | ||
In February 2012, IndiGo took delivery of its 50th aircraft, less than six years after it began operations |
In February 2012, IndiGo took delivery of its 50th aircraft, less than six years after it began operations.<ref name="50th">{{cite news|title=IndiGo gets delivery of its 50th Airbus A320 aircraft|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-02-10/news/31046344_1_indigo-president-aditya-ghosh-new-flights-airbus-aircraft|newspaper=]|date=10 February 2012|access-date=16 March 2016|archive-date=28 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328185653/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-02-10/news/31046344_1_indigo-president-aditya-ghosh-new-flights-airbus-aircraft|url-status=dead}}</ref> For the quarter ending March 2012, IndiGo was the most profitable airline in India and became the second largest airline in India in terms of passenger market share.<ref name="compare">{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/a-tale-of-two-airlines-kingfisher-vs-indigo-112022100014_1.html|title=A tale of two airlines: Kingfisher vs IndiGo|first=Mihir|last=Mishra|newspaper=]|date=21 February 2012|access-date=19 March 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329115312/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/a-tale-of-two-airlines-kingfisher-vs-indigo-112022100014_1.html|archive-date=29 March 2016}}</ref> On 17 August 2012, IndiGo became the largest airline in India in terms of market share surpassing ], six years after commencing operations.<ref name="bigair">{{cite news|title=IndiGo flies past Jet to become largest airline|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/indigo-flies-past-jet-to-become-largest-airline/483595/|newspaper=]|date=18 August 2012|access-date=18 August 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120819003446/http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/indigo-flies-past-jet-to-become-largest-airline/483595/|archive-date=19 August 2012}}</ref> | ||
In January 2013, IndiGo was the second-fastest-growing ] in Asia behind Indonesian airline ].<ref name="fastair">{{cite |
In January 2013, IndiGo was the second-fastest-growing ] in Asia behind Indonesian airline ].<ref name="fastair">{{cite news|title=IndiGo among the fastest expanding airlines globally|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/indigo-amongfastest-expanding-airlines-globally/497496/|newspaper=]|date=2 January 2013|access-date=11 January 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130104094637/http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/indigo-amongfastest-expanding-airlines-globally/497496/|archive-date=4 January 2013}}</ref> In February 2013, following the announcement of the ] that it would allow IndiGo to take delivery of only five aircraft that year, the airline planned to introduce low-cost regional flights by setting up a subsidiary. Later, IndiGo announced that it planned to seek permission from the ministry to acquire four more aircraft, therefore taking delivery of nine aircraft in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=IndiGo to set up regional airline to tap small towns|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-02-13/news/37079404_1_indigo-president-aditya-ghosh-indigo-plans-rahul-bhatia|newspaper=]|date=13 February 2013|access-date=14 February 2013|archive-date=28 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328154843/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-02-13/news/37079404_1_indigo-president-aditya-ghosh-indigo-plans-rahul-bhatia|url-status=dead}}</ref> {{As of|2014|3}}, IndiGo is the second-largest ] in Asia in terms of seats flown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uatp.com/files/uploads/PDF/AD2014PPT_CAPA.pdf|title=Analyst Viewpoint: Asian airline industry overview|first=Brent|last=Sobhie|publisher=CAPA|page=25|access-date=19 March 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417145212/http://uatp.com/files/uploads/PDF/AD2014PPT_CAPA.pdf|archive-date=17 April 2015}}</ref> | ||
In August 2015, IndiGo placed an order |
In August 2015, IndiGo placed an order for 250 ] aircraft worth $27 billion, making it the largest single order ever in Airbus history.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/IndiGo-orders-250-planes-for-27bn/articleshow/48519687.cms|title=IndiGo orders 250 planes|newspaper=]|date=18 August 2015|access-date=19 March 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328113422/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/IndiGo-orders-250-planes-for-27bn/articleshow/48519687.cms|archive-date=28 March 2016}}</ref> IndiGo announced a {{INRConvert|3018|c|lk=|year=2020}} ] on 19 October 2015 which opened on 27 October 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=IndiGo Airlines IPO to open on October 27, price band Rs 700-765|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/ipos/fpos/indigo-airlines-ipo-to-open-on-tuesday-price-band-rs-700-765/articleshow/49453526.cms|newspaper=]|date=20 October 2015|access-date=14 February 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029054406/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/ipos/fpos/indigo-airlines-ipo-to-open-on-tuesday-price-band-rs-700-765/articleshow/49453526.cms|archive-date=29 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=S V Krishnamachari|date=21 November 2016|title=Domestic air traffic: How IndiGo, Jet Airways, SpiceJet, Air India, Go Air, AirAsia India, Vistara performed in October|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/domestic-air-traffic-how-indigo-jet-airways-air-india-go-air-airasia-india-vistara-performed-704977|work=International Business Times|access-date=30 January 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226211632/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/domestic-air-traffic-how-indigo-jet-airways-air-india-go-air-airasia-india-vistara-performed-704977|archive-date=26 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=29 October 2015|title=IndiGo's Rs 3,018-crore IPO three times oversubscribed|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/ipos/fpos/indigos-rs-3018-crore-ipo-three-times-oversubscribed/articleshow/49580179.cms|access-date=10 July 2020|archive-date=3 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803121108/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/ipos/fpos/indigos-rs-3018-crore-ipo-three-times-oversubscribed/articleshow/49580179.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
In October 2019, IndiGo placed an order for 300 ] aircraft worth {{INRConvert|2.3|lc|lk=lc}}, surpassing its own record of the largest single order ever in Airbus history.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://onemileatatime.com/indigo-airbus-order/|title=IndiGo Orders Further 300 A320neo Aircraft|work=One Mile at a Home|date=31 October 2019|access-date=1 December 2023|archive-date=17 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117154623/https://onemileatatime.com/indigo-airbus-order/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="IndiGo 300 A320N">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indigo-orders-300-a320-neo-family-planes-worth-rs-2-4-lakh-crore-to-get-730-planed-at-rate-of-one-a-week-for-next-12-years/articleshow/71809801.cms|title=IndiGo gives Rs 2.4 lakh crore order for 300 A320 Neo aircraft|newspaper=]|first= Saurabh|last= Sinha|date=31 October 2019|access-date=1 December 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201210052219/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indigo-orders-300-a320-neo-family-planes-worth-rs-2-4-lakh-crore-to-get-730-planed-at-rate-of-one-a-week-for-next-12-years/articleshow/71809801.cms|archive-date= 10 December 2020}}</ref> In December 2019, the airline became the first ] to operate 1,500 daily flights.<ref>{{cite news|title=IndiGo becomes 1st Indian carrier to operate 1,500 daily flights|url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/indigo-becomes-1st-indian-carrier-to-operate-1-500-daily-flights-11576678546084.html|newspaper=Livemint|date=18 December 2019|access-date=1 December 2023|archive-date=5 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405161520/https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/indigo-becomes-1st-indian-carrier-to-operate-1-500-daily-flights-11576678546084.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On 31 December 2019, it became India's first airline to have a fleet size of more than 250 aircraft.<ref name="Fleet 2019">{{cite news|title=IndiGo fleet size crosses 250 planes, becomes first Indian carrier to do so|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/indigo-fleet-size-crosses-250-planes-120010100871_1.html|access-date=2 January 2020|work=Business Standard India|agency=Press Trust of India|date=1 January 2020|archive-date=7 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407030816/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/indigo-fleet-size-crosses-250-planes-120010100871_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==Corporate affairs and identity== | |||
] aircraft]] | |||
IndiGo is headquartered in ], India.<ref name="headq"/> | |||
In January 2023, the airline became the first Indian airline to have a fleet size of more than 300 aircraft.<ref>{{cite news|last=Dwivedi|first=Manas|title=IndiGo's fleet gets 300 aircraft strong, becomes first Indian airline to achieve the milestone|url=https://travel.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aviation/domestic/indigos-fleet-gets-300-aircraft-strong-becomes-first-indian-airline-to-achieve-the-milestone/96809250|newspaper=]|date=7 January 2023|access-date=7 August 2023|language=en|archive-date=7 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230807155336/https://travel.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aviation/domestic/indigos-fleet-gets-300-aircraft-strong-becomes-first-indian-airline-to-achieve-the-milestone/96809250|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2023, the airline inducted the first ], a ] to its fleet.<ref>{{cite press release|url= https://www.goindigo.in/press-releases/indigo-inducts-its-first-widebody-aircraft-boeing-777-on-delhi-istanbul-route.html|title= IndiGo inducts its first widebody aircraft - Boeing 777 on Delhi-Istanbul route|access-date= 14 April 2023|publisher=IndiGo|date= 31 January 2023|archive-url= https://archive.today/20230414134957/https://www.goindigo.in/press-releases/indigo-inducts-its-first-widebody-aircraft-boeing-777-on-delhi-istanbul-route.html|archive-date= 14 April 2023|url-status= live}}</ref> In June 2023, the airline placed an order for 500 ] aircraft, making it the largest aircraft order in commercial aviation history.<ref name="Largest Order">{{cite news|date=19 June 2023|title=Largest Aircraft Order: IndiGo Places Order For 500 Airbus Neo Family Planes|url=https://www.news18.com/business/largest-aircraft-order-indigo-places-order-for-500-airbus-neo-family-planes-8118565.html|access-date=19 June 2023|newspaper=News18|archive-date=19 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619141747/https://www.news18.com/business/largest-aircraft-order-indigo-places-order-for-500-airbus-neo-family-planes-8118565.html|url-status=live}}</ref> As of November 2023, IndiGo had a 61.8% domestic market share.<ref>{{Cite report|title=November 2023 Domestic Traffic Reports|url=https://stockdiscovery.s3.amazonaws.com/india/company/210/633/DGCA_NOV23.pdf|access-date=1 December 2023|publisher=Directorate General of Civil Aviation|page=3}}</ref> In December 2023, IndiGo became the first Indian airline to have ferried more than 100 million passengers in a calendar year.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sharma|first=Sukalp|title=IndiGo becomes first Indian airline to touch 100 million passengers in a year|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/business/aviation/indigo-first-indian-airline-100-million-passengers-9073236/|newspaper=]|date=18 December 2023|access-date=30 December 2023|archive-date=16 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716125722/https://indianexpress.com/article/business/aviation/indigo-first-indian-airline-100-million-passengers-9073236/|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 2024, IndiGo formally entered the wide-body space by placing an order of 30 ], with 70 options.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 April 2024 |title=IndiGo Orders 30 Firm A350-900 Aircraft |url=https://www.goindigo.in/press-releases/indigo-enters-the-wide-body-space-with-an-order-for-30-firm-airbus-a350-900-aircraft.html#:~:text=A350%2D900%20aircraft-,IndiGo%20enters%20the%20wide%2Dbody%20space%20with%20an%20order%20for,Firm%20Airbus%20A350%2D900%20aircraft&text=National%2C%20April%2025%2C%202024%3A,body%20aircraft%20to%20its%20fleet. |website=IndiGo |access-date=2 October 2024 |archive-date=9 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009171504/https://www.goindigo.in/press-releases/indigo-enters-the-wide-body-space-with-an-order-for-30-firm-airbus-a350-900-aircraft.html#:~:text=A350%2D900%20aircraft-,IndiGo%20enters%20the%20wide%2Dbody%20space%20with%20an%20order%20for,Firm%20Airbus%20A350%2D900%20aircraft&text=National%2C%20April%2025%2C%202024%3A,body%20aircraft%20to%20its%20fleet. |url-status=live }}</ref> The delivery of these aircraft will begin in 2027. | |||
===Logo and livery=== | |||
Twenty dots arranged in the shape of an aircraft serves as the logo of the airline.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://content.goindigo.in/Information/IndigoExperience#page1|title=IndiGo Experience|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=19 March 2016}}</ref> The airline uses a two tone blue livery on a white background with the belly of the aircraft painted in Indigo with the logo in white.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-the-man-behind-indigos-amazing-success/20110208.htm|title=The man behind IndiGo's amazing success|work=]|date=8 February 2011|access-date=19 March 2016}}</ref> The flight attendants wear a single-piece navy-blue ] with a cap and a thin indigo belt designed by fashion designer Rajesh Pratap Singh and make-up artist Ambika Pillai.<ref name="brand">{{cite news|url=http://travel.cnn.com/mumbai/life/brand-story-behind-indigo-044435/|title=The IndiGo brand story|work=]|date=17 February 2011|first=Aditi|last=Saxton|access-date=19 March 2016}}</ref> The airline has the tagline ''on-time'' focusing on punctuality.<ref name="brand"/> | |||
== Corporate affairs == | |||
==Operations== | |||
]-sky blue livery, as seen on the ] aircraft.]] | |||
IndiGo became one of the fastest growing low-cost carriers in the world and was the largest profitable airline in India.<ref name="fastair"/> The success of IndiGo has been attributed to its unique business model which reduces costs.<ref name="compare"/> The airline operates a single type of aircraft (Airbus A320) in similar seating configuration which simplifies crew training and maintenance.<ref name="compare"/> The airline strikes bulk deals with Airbus reducing unit costs.<ref name="compare"/> The airline targets a quick ] time of 20 minutes to get the aircraft ready for the next flight, ensuring planes fly about 12 hours every day. With this, it has created an Indian record of more than 900 flights a day.<ref name="turn">{{Cite news|url=http://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/features/indigo-operations-in-pictures/story/185133.html|title=Soaring above the rest|first=Vivan|last=Mehta|date=24 June 2012|access-date=19 March 2016|newspaper=]}}</ref> Employees share multiple roles with a check-in staff doubling as a baggage handler.<ref name="turn"/> | |||
]]] | |||
IndiGo is headquartered in ], India.<ref>{{cite web|title=Contact us|url=http://www.goindigo.in/contact-us.html|publisher=IndiGo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200507104532/https://www.goindigo.in/contact-us.html|archive-date=7 May 2020|access-date=1 September 2017}}</ref> The company is publicly listed under the ] ]: INDIGO.<ref>{{cite web|date=4 May 2023|title=InterGlobe Aviation Limited Share Price|url=https://www.nseindia.com/get-quotes/equity?symbol=INDIGO|access-date=4 May 2023|website=National Stock Exchange of India|archive-date=11 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511002924/https://www.nseindia.com/get-quotes/equity?symbol=INDIGO|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==Destinations== | |||
{{main article|IndiGo destinations}} | |||
As of March 2017, IndiGo operates 918 daily flights to 48 destinations, 41 in India and 7 abroad.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/airlines-to-operate-14869-flights-per-week-in-summer-schedule/articleshow/51457030.cms|title=Airlines to operate 14,869 flights per week in summer schedule|newspaper=]|date=18 March 2016|access-date=19 March 2016}}</ref><ref name="daily flights">{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-indigo-adds-8-new-daily-flights-2170806|title=IndiGo adds 8 new daily flights|newspaper=DNA|date=27 January 2016|access-date=4 March 2016}}</ref><ref name="live Mint">{{cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/RfU4n2VcHZ7ntCuxMOMnvN/IndiGosoarsaboveJetAirwaysAirIndia.html|title=IndiGo soars above Jet Airways, Air India|newspaper=]|date=23 June 2015|access-date=27 June 2015}}</ref> Its main base is located at ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://centreforaviation.com/profiles/airlines/indigo-6e|title=Profile on IndiGo|publisher=CAPA|access-date=19 March 2016}}</ref> with additional bases at ],<ref>{{cite news|date=16 February 2016|title=IndiGo adds to Bengaluru base|url=http://www.anna.aero/2016/02/16/indigo-adds-to-bengaluru-base/|work=]|access-date=3 June 2016}}</ref> ],<ref name="indigobases">{{cite news|date=17 December 2014|title=IndiGo commences seventh route to Dubai|url=http://www.anna.aero/2014/12/17/indigo-commences-7-route-to-dubai/|work=]|access-date=3 June 2016}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite news|date=6 August 2014|title=IndiGo starts new domestic route from Hyderabad|url=http://www.anna.aero/2014/08/06/indigo-starts-new-domestic-route-hyderabad/|work=]|access-date=3 June 2016}}</ref> ],<ref name="indigobases" /> ],<ref name="indigobases" /> ] and ].<ref>{{cite news|last=Nair|first=Aparna|date=8 July 2014|title=IndiGo to park four planes at Nagpur airport|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/IndiGo-to-park-four-planes-at-Nagpur-airport/articleshow/38009440.cms|work=]|access-date=3 June 2016}}</ref> In January 2011, IndiGo received a license to operate international flights after completing five years of operations.<ref name=international>{{cite news|title=IndiGo Airlines to fly to Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore from September|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-06-14/news/29657072_1_indigo-president-aditya-ghosh-aircraft-cabin-crew|newspaper=]|location=New Delhi |date=14 June 2011|access-date=22 February 2012}}</ref> IndiGo's first international service was launched between New Delhi and ] on 1 September 2011.<ref name=dubai>{{cite news|title=IndiGo to launch international flights from Sept. 1|first=Vinay|last=Kumar|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/indigo-to-launch-international-flights-from-sept-1/article2104373.ece|newspaper=]|date=14 June 2011|access-date=22 February 2012}}</ref> International services were later expanded to serve ], ], ], ], ] , COLOMBO& ].<ref name=dubai/> | |||
=== Logo and livery === | |||
==Fleet== | |||
Twenty dots arranged in the shape of an aircraft serves as the logo of the airline.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://content.goindigo.in/Information/IndigoExperience#page1|title=IndiGo Experience|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=19 March 2016|archive-date=4 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404112124/https://content.goindigo.in/Information/IndigoExperience#page1|url-status=dead}}</ref> The airline uses a two tone blue livery on a white background with the belly of the aircraft painted in Indigo with the logo in white.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-the-man-behind-indigos-amazing-success/20110208.htm|title=The man behind IndiGo's amazing success|work=]|date=8 February 2011|access-date=19 March 2016|archive-date=30 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330195830/http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-the-man-behind-indigos-amazing-success/20110208.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> The flight attendants wear a single-piece navy-blue ] with a cap and a thin ] belt.<ref name="brand">{{cite news|url=http://travel.cnn.com/mumbai/life/brand-story-behind-indigo-044435/|title=The IndiGo brand story|work=]|date=17 February 2011|first=Aditi|last=Saxton|access-date=19 March 2016|archive-date=29 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329013803/http://travel.cnn.com/mumbai/life/brand-story-behind-indigo-044435/|url-status=live}}</ref> The airline has the tagline ''on-time'' focusing on punctuality.<ref name="brand"/> | |||
] | |||
]]] | |||
As of 30 November 2017, IndiGo operates the following aircraft:<ref name=OrdDel>Airbus Orders and Deliveries (XLS), accessed via {{cite web|url=http://www.aircraft.airbus.com/market/orders-deliveries/|title=Orders & Deliveries |publisher=Airbus |date=30 September 2017 |access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref> | |||
=== Financials === | |||
<center> | |||
{| |
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;" | ||
|+ | |||
|+ IndiGo fleet | |||
!Year | |||
!2016<ref>{{cite report|url=https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/goindigo/investor-relations/annual-report/2015-16/Notice%20and%20Annual%20Report%202015-16.pdf|title=IndiGo Annual Report 2016|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=21 September 2023|archive-date=9 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009171554/https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/goindigo/investor-relations/annual-report/2015-16/Notice%20and%20Annual%20Report%202015-16.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
!2017<ref>{{cite report|url=https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/goindigo/investor-relations/annual-report/2016-17/Annual-Report-2016-17.pdf|title=IndiGo Annual Report 2017|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=21 September 2023|archive-date=5 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180605123420/https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/goindigo/investor-relations/annual-report/2016-17/Annual-Report-2016-17.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
!2018<ref>{{cite report|url=https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/goindigo/investor-relations/annual-report/2017-18/Annual-Report-and-Notice-IndiGo-AR-2017-18.pdf|title=IndiGo Annual Report 2018|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=21 September 2023|archive-date=31 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031153333/https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/goindigo/investor-relations/annual-report/2017-18/Annual-Report-and-Notice-IndiGo-AR-2017-18.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
!2019<ref>{{cite report|url=https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/goindigo/investor-relations/annual-report/2018-19/Annual-Report-and-Notice-InterGlobe-Aviation-Limited-2018-19.pdf|title=IndiGo Annual Report 2018-19|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=21 September 2023|archive-date=27 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127032632/https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/goindigo/investor-relations/annual-report/2018-19/Annual-Report-and-Notice-InterGlobe-Aviation-Limited-2018-19.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
!2020<ref>{{cite report|url=https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/goindigo/investor-relations/annual-report/2019-20/Annual-Report-InterGlobe-Aviation-Limited-FY-2019-2020.pdf|title=IndiGo Annual Report 2019-20|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=21 September 2023|archive-date=27 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127032635/https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/goindigo/investor-relations/annual-report/2019-20/Annual-Report-InterGlobe-Aviation-Limited-FY-2019-2020.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
!2021<ref>{{cite report|url=https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/goindigo/investor-relations/annual-report/2019-20/Annual-Report-InterGlobe-Aviation-Limited-FY-2020-21.pdf|title=IndiGo Annual Report 2020-21|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=21 September 2023|archive-date=15 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215092027/https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/goindigo/investor-relations/annual-report/2019-20/Annual-Report-InterGlobe-Aviation-Limited-FY-2020-21.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
!2022<ref>{{cite report|url=https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/goindigo/investor-relations/annual-report/2021-22/IndiGo-AR-2021-22.pdf|title=IndiGo Annual Report 2021-22|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=21 September 2023|archive-date=9 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009171502/https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/goindigo/investor-relations/annual-report/2021-22/IndiGo-AR-2021-22.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
!2023<ref>{{cite report|url=https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/goindigo/investor-relations/annual-report/2022-23/Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf|title=IndiGo Annual Report 2022-23|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=21 September 2023|archive-date=6 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230906121130/https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/goindigo/investor-relations/annual-report/2022-23/Annual-Report-2023-24.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
|style="text-align:left;"| Revenue (₹ cr) | |||
! Aircraft | |||
|16,140 | |||
! In Service | |||
|18,580 | |||
! Orders | |||
|23,021 | |||
! Passengers<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goindigo.in/information/travel-information/miscellaneous/aircraft-and-routes.html?linkNav=aircraft-and-routes_header|title=Aircraft and Routes|publisher=IndiGo}}</ref> | |||
|28,497 | |||
! Notes | |||
|35,756 | |||
|14,641 | |||
|25,931 | |||
|54,446 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|style="text-align:left;"| Profit after tax (₹ cr) | |||
|] | |||
|1,986 | |||
|120 | |||
|1,659 | |||
|— | |||
|2,242 | |||
|180 | |||
| | |156 | ||
|{{color|red|−248}} | |||
|{{color|red|−5,830}} | |||
|{{color|red|−6,171}} | |||
|{{color|red|−317}} | |||
|} | |||
==Operations== | |||
IndiGo became one of the fastest growing low-cost carriers in the world and the largest airline in India.<ref name="fastair"/> The success of IndiGo has been attributed to its unique business model which reduces costs.<ref name="compare"/> The airline operates a single type of aircraft (Airbus A320) in similar seating configuration which simplifies crew training and maintenance.<ref name="compare"/> The airline strikes bulk deals with Airbus, reducing unit costs.<ref name="compare"/> The airline targets a quick ] time of 20 minutes to get the aircraft ready for the next flight, ensuring planes fly about 12 hours every day.<ref name="turn">{{Cite news|url=http://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/features/indigo-operations-in-pictures/story/185133.html|title=Soaring above the rest|first=Vivan|last=Mehta|date=24 June 2012|access-date=19 March 2016|newspaper=]|archive-date=20 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020171258/https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/features/indigo-operations-in-pictures/story/185133.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Employees share multiple roles with a check-in staff doubling as baggage handlers.<ref name="turn"/> In July 2023, Indian aviation watchdog ] imposed a {{INRConvert|30|l}} fine on IndiGo for certain systemic deficiencies concerning documentation pertaining to operations, training, and engineering procedures.<ref>{{cite news|last1=The Indian Express|first1=The Indian Express|title=DGCA imposes Rs 30 lakh fine on IndiGo|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/dgca-imposes-rs-30-lakh-fine-indigo-8865118/|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=21 November 2023|date=28 July 2023|archive-date=21 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121105832/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/dgca-imposes-rs-30-lakh-fine-indigo-8865118/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;" | |||
|+ | |||
!Particulars | |||
!2016 | |||
!2017 | |||
!2018 | |||
!2019 | |||
!2020 | |||
!2021 | |||
!2022 | |||
!2023 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|style="text-align:left;"| Employees | |||
|rowspan="2"|] | |||
|12,362 | |||
|rowspan="2"|29 | |||
|14,604 | |||
|rowspan="2"|376<ref name=OrdDel/><ref name="A321neo"/> | |||
|18,060 | |||
|180 | |||
|23,531 | |||
|rowspan="2"|] of A320neo family<ref name=OrdDel/> | |||
|27,812 | |||
|23,711 | |||
|26,164 | |||
|32,407 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|style="text-align:left;"| Passengers (mn)<ref>{{cite report|title=IndiGo: passenger traffic 2023|url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/587645/passenger-traffic-indigo/|access-date=21 September 2023|website=Statista|language=en|archive-date=31 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031153332/https://www.statista.com/statistics/587645/passenger-traffic-indigo/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|186 | |||
|33 | |||
|44 | |||
|52 | |||
|65 | |||
|75 | |||
|29 | |||
|47 | |||
|85 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|style="text-align:left;"| Load factor (%) | |||
|] | |||
|84.0 | |||
|— | |||
|84.8 | |||
|25<ref name=OrdDel/><ref name="A321neo"/> | |||
|87.4 | |||
|<abbr title="To Be Announced">{{center|TBA}}</abbr> | |||
|86.2 | |||
|Converted from original A320neo order<ref name="A321neo">{{cite web |url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/yaIU5yeoT0YVfGVhXfBikO/IndiGo-switches-to-larger-Airbus-A321s-instead-of-smaller-A3.html |title=IndiGo switches to larger Airbus A321s instead of smaller A320neos |last=Kotoky |first=Anurag |date=22 September 2016 |website=livemint.com |publisher=live mint |location=New Delhi |access-date=25 September 2016}}</ref> | |||
|85.8 | |||
|69.4 | |||
|73.6 | |||
|82.1 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|style="text-align:left;"| Fleet size | |||
|] | |||
| |
|107 | ||
| |
|131 | ||
|159 | |||
|74<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/0qZxoTF0hSVXPMiTqamAcP/IndiGo-said-to-get-DGCA-nod-for-modified-regional-planes.html|title=IndiGo said to get DGCA nod for modified regional planes|last=Shukla|first=Tarun|date=4 October 2017|work=Live Mint|access-date=6 October 2017}}</ref> | |||
|217 | |||
|20 to be delivered by December 2018<ref>{{Cite report|url=https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/goindigo/investor-relations/Financial%20Results/2016-17/q4-jan-to-mar-2017/Earnings-Presentation-Q4-FY17.pdf|title=Indigo Financial Results|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=10 July 2017|format=PDF}}</ref> | |||
|262 | |||
|285 | |||
|275 | |||
|304 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|style="text-align:left;"| CO<sub>2</sub> emissions (g) per ASK | |||
!Total | |||
|74.6<ref>{{cite news|date=30 July 2023|title=IndiGo slashes carbon emissions by 20% in FY23 through sustainable measures|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/indigo-slashes-carbon-emissions-by-20-in-fy23-through-sustainable-measures/article67138398.ece|access-date=21 September 2023|newspaper=]|language=en|archive-date=31 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231031153331/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/indigo-slashes-carbon-emissions-by-20-in-fy23-through-sustainable-measures/article67138398.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
!150 | |||
| | |||
!450 | |||
| | |||
!colspan=2| | |||
|72.0 | |||
|70.0 | |||
|64.7 | |||
|61.1 | |||
|59.5 | |||
|} | |} | ||
== Destinations == | |||
</center> | |||
] | |||
{{Main|List of IndiGo destinations}} | |||
{{As of|2025|01}}, IndiGo operates more than 2,200 daily flights to 123 destinations, 89 in India and 34 abroad.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/01/14/busiest-airlines-in-the-world-in-2025/|title=Busiest airlines in the world}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=17 February 2023|title=IndiGo is back with a bang, looking to start flights to many international destinations: CEO Pieter Elbers|newspaper=]|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/indigo-is-back-with-a-bang-looking-to-start-flights-to-many-international-destinations-ceo-pieter-elbers/articleshow/98000143.cms?from=mdr|access-date=3 July 2023|issn=0013-0389|archive-date=3 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230703081512/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/indigo-is-back-with-a-bang-looking-to-start-flights-to-many-international-destinations-ceo-pieter-elbers/articleshow/98000143.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release|title=Jaffna Joins IndiGo's Global Network as its 34th International Destination with Direct Flights from Chennai|url=https://www.goindigo.in/press-releases/indigo-announces-jaffna-as-its-34-th-international-destination-with-direct-flights-from-chennai.html|work=IndiGo|date=1 August 2024|access-date=1 September 2024|language=en|archive-date=1 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901061440/https://www.goindigo.in/press-releases/indigo-announces-jaffna-as-its-34-th-international-destination-with-direct-flights-from-chennai.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="6E LATEST"/><ref name="6E LATEST2"/> Its main base is located at ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://centreforaviation.com/profiles/airlines/indigo-6e|title=Profile on IndiGo|publisher=CAPA|access-date=19 March 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317092308/http://centreforaviation.com/profiles/airlines/indigo-6e|archive-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> with additional bases at ],<ref>{{cite news|date=16 February 2016|title=IndiGo adds to Bengaluru base|url=http://www.anna.aero/2016/02/16/indigo-adds-to-bengaluru-base/|work=]|access-date=3 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409095339/http://www.anna.aero/2016/02/16/indigo-adds-to-bengaluru-base/|archive-date=9 April 2016}}</ref> ],<ref name="indigobases">{{cite news|date=17 December 2014|title=IndiGo commences seventh route to Dubai|url=http://www.anna.aero/2014/12/17/indigo-commences-7-route-to-dubai/|work=]|access-date=3 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919130636/http://www.anna.aero/2014/12/17/indigo-commences-7-route-to-dubai/|archive-date=19 September 2016}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite news|date=6 August 2014|title=IndiGo starts new domestic route from Hyderabad|url=http://www.anna.aero/2014/08/06/indigo-starts-new-domestic-route-hyderabad/|work=]|access-date=3 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919130641/http://www.anna.aero/2014/08/06/indigo-starts-new-domestic-route-hyderabad/|archive-date=19 September 2016}}</ref> ],<ref name="indigobases"/> ],<ref name="indigobases"/> and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goindigo.in/international-flights/kochi-to-kuwait-flights.html|title=IndiGo starting Kochi-Kuwait flights|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=9 March 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20220119114115/https://www.goindigo.in/international-flights/kochi-to-kuwait-flights.html|archive-date=19 January 2022}}</ref> In January 2011, IndiGo received a license to operate international flights after completing five years of operations.<ref>{{cite news|title=IndiGo Airlines to fly to Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore from September|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-06-14/news/29657072_1_indigo-president-aditya-ghosh-aircraft-cabin-crew|newspaper=]|location=New Delhi|date=14 June 2011|access-date=22 February 2012|archive-date=2 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102160202/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-06-14/news/29657072_1_indigo-president-aditya-ghosh-aircraft-cabin-crew|url-status=dead}}</ref> IndiGo's first international service was launched between ] and ] on 1 September 2011.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hashim|first1=Firdaus|title=IndiGo launches its first international flight|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/indigo-launches-its-first-international-flight-361551/|work=]|date=2 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180601000149/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/indigo-launches-its-first-international-flight-361551/|archive-date=1 June 2018|location=Singapore}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=IndiGo to launch international flights from Sept. 1|first=Vinay|last=Kumar|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/indigo-to-launch-international-flights-from-sept-1/article2104373.ece|newspaper=]|date=14 June 2011|access-date=22 February 2012|archive-date=3 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303131336/http://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/indigo-to-launch-international-flights-from-sept-1/article2104373.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2024, the airline announced that it will expand its international destinations to ], ], ], among many others in Southeast, Central and eastern Africa from December 2024 onwards, in order to reach the target of over 40 international destinations by 2025 and further solidify global presence.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-26 |title=IndiGo to commence flights to tourist hotspots like Langkawi and Penang soon, says CEO - CNBC TV18 |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/travel/destinations/indigo-to-commence-flights-to-tourist-hotspots-like-langkawi-and-penang-soon-says-ceo-19499720.htm |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=CNBCTV18 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
===Fleet developments=== | |||
IndiGo placed an order for 100 Airbus A320-200 aircraft worth US$6 billion in June 2005 during the ] with plans to commence operations in mid-2006.<ref name="order"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4098906.stm |title=Airbus wins $6bn order from India|work=BBC News|date=16 June 2005|access-date=30 August 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airbus.com/en/corporate/orders_and_deliveries|title=Airbus Orders and Deliveries|publisher=Airbus|access-date=30 August 2010|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/68s273hze?url=http://www.airbus.com/company/history/|archivedate=3 July 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The airline received its first A320 in July 2006 and planned to induct 100 aircraft by 2015–2016.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.airbus.com/newsevents/news-events-single/detail/indigo-celebrates-delivery-of-first-airbus-a320/|title=IndiGo celebrates delivery of first Airbus A320|work=Airbus|date=28 July 2006|access-date=19 March 2016}}</ref> IndiGo signed a ] for an additional 180 Airbus A320 aircraft including 150 with the New Engine Option (NEO) worth US$15 billion on 11 January 2011. In 2012, the airline took delivery of its 50th aircraft<ref name="50th"/> and the 100th aircraft was delivered on 4 November 2014, completing its initial order ahead of schedule.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/indigo-gets-100th-aircraft-completing-its-first-order-of-many-airbus-a-32/articleshow/45037857.cms|title =IndiGo gets 100th aircraft completing its first order of many Airbus A-320|newspaper=]|date=4 November 2014|access-date=4 November 2014}}</ref> | |||
In January 2025, IndiGo announced new direct service between ] and ] with three weekly flights commencing on 20 February 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nath |first=Kanchan |date=2025-01-17 |title=IndiGo launches direct flight to Madinah |url=https://www.traveldailymedia.com/indigo-launches-direct-flight-to-madinah/ |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=Travel Daily Media |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
The Airbus A320neo family aircraft ordered in 2011 were to be delivered starting 2015.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sinha|first=Saurabh|title=Aircraft order is just a drop in ocean: IndiGo|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Aircraft-order-is-just-a-drop-in-ocean-IndiGo/articleshow/7273266.cms|access-date=13 January 2011|newspaper=]|date=13 January 2011}}</ref> However, due to a delay in the production and delivery of these aircraft, IndiGo ] a total of 22 used aircraft to cope with the demand.<ref name="Delay">{{cite news|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/airbus-group-interglobe-idUKL8N14A1YE20151221|title=Airbus delays A320neo delivery for Indian airline IndiGo|work=]|date=21 December 2016|access-date=19 March 2016}}</ref> On 15 October 2014, IndiGo expressed its intention to order a further 250 A320neo aircraft worth US$25.7 billion at list prices.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/40-billion-jet-buying-spree-101537875.html|title=40 billion jet spending spree|publisher=]|date=16 October 2014|access-date=19 March 2016}}</ref> On 15 August 2015, IndiGo confirmed the order for 250 A320neo aircraft for $26.5 billion. The order also provides IndiGo the flexibility to convert some A320neos to A321neos that can seat more passengers and fly on longer routes.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/interviews/would-be-foolish-to-not-focus-on-india-says-indigo-airlines-president-aditya-ghosh/articleshow/48689889.cms|title=Would be foolish to not focus on India, says IndiGo airlines president Aditya Ghosh|access-date=19 March 2016|newspaper=]|date=27 August 2015}}</ref> The order of 250 jets was Airbus' single largest order by number of aircraft.<ref>{{cite press release|title=IndiGo signs MoU for 250 A320neo aircraft|url=http://www.airbus.com/newsevents/news-events-single/detail/indigo-signs-mou-for-250-a320neo-aircraft/|work=Airbus|access-date=19 March 2016|date=15 October 2014}}</ref> IndiGo received the first A320neo in March 2016.<ref>{{Cite press release|title=IndiGo commits to 180 A320s, largest jet order in aviation history|publisher=Airbus|date=1 November 2011|url=http://www.airbus.com/presscentre/pressreleases/press-release-detail/detail/indigo-commits-to-180-a320s-largest-jet-order-in-aviation-history/|access-date=14 January 2011|work=Airbus}}</ref><ref name=BBC>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13884433|title=Airbus and AirAsia announce record deal for 200 planes|work=]|date=23 June 2011|access-date=23 June 2011}}</ref> | |||
=== Codeshare agreements === | |||
In May 2017, IndiGo has tentatively signed for 50 ]-600 for the ] regional connectivity scheme, to be delivered from the year end for up to 20 by the end of 2018.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/indigo-tentatively-signs-for-50-atrs-437012/ |title= IndiGo tentatively signs for 50 ATRs |date= 9 May 2017 |author= David Kaminski-Morrow |work= Flight Global}}</ref> IndiGo took delivery of its first ATR 72-600 on 17 November 2017.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-indigo-takes-delivery-of-first-atr-443417/ |title= IndiGo takes delivery of first ATR |date= 17 November 2017 |access-date=19 November 2017 |author= Niall O'Keeffe |work= Flight Global}}</ref> | |||
IndiGo ] with the following airlines: | |||
* ]<ref name="AFKLM">{{cite news|author1=Hannah Brandler|title=Air France-KLM signs codeshare agreement with Indigo Airlines|url=https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/12/26/air-france-klm-signs-codeshare-agreement-with-indigo-airlines/|magazine=Business Traveller|publisher=Perry Publications|location=London|date=26 December 2021|access-date=28 December 2021|archive-date=26 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926054023/https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/12/26/air-france-klm-signs-codeshare-agreement-with-indigo-airlines/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{cite news|title=India nonstops on the way, American Airlines codeshares with IndiGo for India connections|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/india-nonstops-on-the-way-american-airlines-codeshares-with-indigo-for-india-connections/articleshow/86584787.cms|newspaper=]|date=28 September 2021|access-date=28 September 2021|archive-date=28 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210928121047/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/india-nonstops-on-the-way-american-airlines-codeshares-with-indigo-for-india-connections/articleshow/86584787.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{cite news|title=British Airways signs new codeshare with IndiGo|url=https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2023/09/25/british-airways-signs-new-codeshare-with-indigo/|access-date=25 September 2023|publisher=Business Traveller|language=en-GB|archive-date=25 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230925192738/https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2023/09/25/british-airways-signs-new-codeshare-with-indigo/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 June 2024 |title=Japan Airlines and IndiGo Agree on Codeshare Partnership |url=https://www.goindigo.in/press-releases/japan-airlines-and-indigo-agree-on-codeshare-partnership.html |access-date=10 October 2024 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref name="AFKLM"/> | |||
*]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ttgasia.com/2024/04/08/malaysia-airlines-indigo-boost-connectivity-with-codeshare-partnership/#:~:text=Malaysia%20Airlines%20and%20IndiGo%20have,travels%20between%20Malaysia%20and%20India/|title=Malaysia airlines Indigo boost connectivity with codeshare|date=8 April 2024|access-date=1 June 2024|work=TTG Asia|archive-date=23 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240423062057/https://www.ttgasia.com/2024/04/08/malaysia-airlines-indigo-boost-connectivity-with-codeshare-partnership/#:~:text=Malaysia%20Airlines%20and%20IndiGo%20have,travels%20between%20Malaysia%20and%20India/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{cite news|date=8 April 2022|title=Qantas and Jetstar expand Sydney gateway with new direct flights to India and Korea|url=https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-and-jetstar-expand-sydney-gateway-with-new-direct-flights-to-india-and-korea|access-date=8 April 2022|publisher=Qantas|archive-date=2 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102152922/https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-and-jetstar-expand-sydney-gateway-with-new-direct-flights-to-india-and-korea|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.qatarairways.com/en/press-releases/2019/November/IndiGo.html?activeTag=Press-releases&CID=SMALL0678502232000000001105|title=Qatar Airways and IndiGo Sign Codeshare Agreement|access-date=1 December 2023|date=7 November 2019|publisher=Qatar Airways|archive-date=2 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102152927/https://www.qatarairways.com/en/press-releases/2019/November/IndiGo.html?activeTag=Press-releases&CID=SMALL0678502232000000001105|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hofmann|first1=Kurt|title=India's IndiGo, Turkish Airlines agree to codeshare|url=http://atwonline.com/airlines/india-s-indigo-turkish-airlines-agree-codeshare|publisher=]|date=4 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108031946/http://atwonline.com/airlines/india-s-indigo-turkish-airlines-agree-codeshare|archive-date=8 January 2019}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://corporate.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/media/press-releases/Indigo-codeshare-agreement.html|title=Virgin Atlantic IndiGo codeshare agreement|publisher=Virgin Atlantic|date=1 September 2022|access-date=1 December 2023|archive-date=17 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217100626/https://corporate.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/media/press-releases/Indigo-codeshare-agreement.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
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== Fleet == | ||
{{Main|IndiGo fleet}} | |||
Being a low-cost carrier, IndiGo offers only ] seating accommodating 180 passengers per aircraft. To keep fares low, IndiGo does not provide complimentary meals in any of its flights, though it does have a buy-on board in-flight meal programme.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://content.goindigo.in/Corporate/faqs|archive-url=https://archive.is/20160316052900/https://content.goindigo.in/Corporate/faqs|dead-url=yes|archive-date=16 March 2016|title=IndiGo FAQ's|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=13 November 2013}}</ref> No in-flight entertainment is available and ''Hello 6E'' is the in-flight magazine published by IndiGo.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/5DaJcaw9ivPEZE3DJHklIO/Coffee-with-6E.html|title=Coffee with 6E|newspaper=]|access-date=19 March 2016|date=26 October 2015}}</ref> IndiGo offers premium services, where the passengers can avail additional benefits like a pre-assigned seat, multiple cancellations and priority check-in at a higher fare.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://content.goindigo.in/Corporate/landingpage11|title=IndiGo 6E Plus|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=13 March 2016}}</ref> Indigo also has a In-Flight Shop in which you can buy models and other daily use items. | |||
{{As of|2025|01}}, IndiGo operates a fleet of 393 aircraft. It is a majority-] airline consisting of a diverse range of aircraft from the ] to ], with widebody aircraft consisting of ] ] from ]. It also has ] ] from ] & ] and ] ] from ] & ]. Otherwise, its own upcoming widebody type will consist the ] from 2027, with plans for more narrowbody aircraft orders to further expand its global outreach.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seat map and Aircraft information|url=https://www.goindigo.in/aircraft-and-fleet.html|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=28 November 2024|archive-date=2 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002011009/https://www.goindigo.in/aircraft-and-fleet.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/01/08/indigo-wet-leases-four-airbus-a320-from-freebird/|title=Indigo's wet-leased aircraft}}</ref> | |||
== Services == | |||
==Awards and achievements== | |||
]s supplied in a souvenir ]]] | |||
IndiGo has won the following awards: | |||
Being a low-cost carrier, IndiGo offers only ] seating. To keep fares low, IndiGo does not provide complimentary meals in any of its flights. While it has a buy-on board in-flight meal programme, no hot meals are available as, to minimise costs, IndiGo aircraft are not equipped with ovens.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.economist.com/business/2024/08/22/indias-largest-airline-is-flying-high|title=India's largest airline is flying high|newspaper=]|access-date=26 August 2024|archive-date=25 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240825202146/https://www.economist.com/business/2024/08/22/indias-largest-airline-is-flying-high|url-status=live}}</ref>{{FV|date=August 2024}} However, hot drinks and instant meals prepared with hot water like ], ] and ] are available.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/indigov2/6e-website/food-menu/6E-Tiffin.pdf|title=6E Eats|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=26 August 2024|archive-date=26 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240826105752/https://www.goindigo.in/content/dam/indigov2/6e-website/food-menu/6E-Tiffin.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> No in-flight entertainment is available and ''Hello 6E'' is the in-flight magazine published by IndiGo.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/5DaJcaw9ivPEZE3DJHklIO/Coffee-with-6E.html|title=Coffee with 6E|newspaper=]|access-date=19 March 2016|date=26 October 2015|archive-date=9 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309200833/http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/5DaJcaw9ivPEZE3DJHklIO/Coffee-with-6E.html|url-status=live}}</ref> IndiGo offers premium services, where the passengers can avail additional benefits like a pre-assigned seat, multiple cancellations and priority check-in at a higher fare.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://content.goindigo.in/Corporate/landingpage11|title=IndiGo 6E Plus|publisher=IndiGo|access-date=13 March 2016|archive-date=26 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126102452/https://content.goindigo.in/Corporate/landingpage11|url-status=dead}}</ref> In September 2019, the company announced its tie up with ], an ] app for providing its passengers with entertainment options in-flight and at the airport.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indigo-to-stream-inflight-entertainment-content-on-domestic-flights-soon-ties-up-with-sony/articleshow/70987808.cms|title=IndiGo ties up with Sony to offer entertainment content to flyers|newspaper=]|date=5 September 2019|access-date=5 September 2019|archive-date=30 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930142342/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indigo-to-stream-inflight-entertainment-content-on-domestic-flights-soon-ties-up-with-sony/articleshow/70987808.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
* Best low-cost carrier by the Airline Passengers Association of India (2007)<ref name="award">{{cite web|url=http://www.domain-b.com/aero/airlines/20090901_IndiGo.html|title=IndiGo makes it three in a row with CNBC AWAAZ Travel Award '09 |publisher=domain-b.com|date=1 September 2009|access-date=13 July 2012}}</ref> | |||
* Best low-cost carrier at the Galileo Express Travel Awards (2008)<ref name="award"/> | |||
* Best low cost airline by CNBC Awaaz (2009, 2013)<ref name="award"/> | |||
* Best low-cost carrier in C Asia/ India by SKYTRAX (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)<ref name="award"/> | |||
* Best LCC Aviation award for excellence by Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (2015)<ref>{{cite news|last=Neogi|first=Subhro|title=IndiGo named CAPA low cost carrier of the year at World Aviation Summit|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/IndiGo-named-CAPA-low-cost-carrier-of-the-year-at-World-Aviation-Summit/articleshow/49272661.cms|newspaper=]|date=8 October 2015|access-date=19 March 2016}}</ref> | |||
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Indian low-cost airline This article is about the Indian airline. For the American airline, see Indigo Airlines (American airline). For the colour, see Indigo. For the Indianapolis public transportation system, see IndyGo. For other uses, see Indigo (disambiguation).
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Founded | 2006; 19 years ago (2006) | ||||||
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Commenced operations | 4 August 2006; 18 years ago (2006-08-04) | ||||||
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Frequent-flyer program | BluChip | ||||||
Fleet size | 393 | ||||||
Destinations | 123 | ||||||
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ISIN | INE646L01027 | ||||||
Headquarters | Gurgaon, Haryana, India | ||||||
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Revenue | ₹71,231 crore (US$8.2 billion) (2024) | ||||||
Operating income | ₹8,049 crore (US$930 million) (2024) | ||||||
Net income | ₹8,172 crore (US$940 million) (2024) | ||||||
Total assets | ₹82,224 crore (US$9.5 billion) (2024) | ||||||
Total equity | ₹1,996 crore (US$230 million) (2024) | ||||||
Employees | 37,200 (2024) | ||||||
Website | goindigo |
InterGlobe Aviation Limited (d/b/a IndiGo), is an Indian low-cost airline headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. It is the largest airline in India by passengers carried and fleet size, with a 63.6% domestic market share as of November 2024. It is the largest individual Asian airline, and one of the largest in the world in terms of passengers carried, with more than 100 million passengers carried in 2023. As of January 2025, IndiGo operates over 2,200 daily flights to 123 destinations – 89 domestic and 34 international. It has its primary hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi.
The airline was founded as a private company by Rahul Bhatia of InterGlobe Enterprises and Rakesh Gangwal in 2006. It took delivery of its first aircraft in July 2006 and commenced operations a month later. The airline became the largest Indian carrier by passenger market share in 2012. The company went public in November 2015. IndiGo was ranked as the 15th most punctual airline globally in 2022 by OAG. It is also the 6th most busiest airline in the world, as per data from RadarBox.
History
IndiGo was founded in 2006 as a private company by Rahul Bhatia of InterGlobe Enterprises and Rakesh Gangwal, a United States–based expatriate Indian. InterGlobe had a 51.12% stake in IndiGo and 47.88% was held by Gangwal's Virginia-based company, Caelum Investments. IndiGo placed a firm order for 100 Airbus A320-200 aircraft in June 2005 with plans to begin operations in mid-2006. IndiGo took delivery of its first aircraft on 28 July 2006, nearly a year after placing the order. It commenced operations on 4 August 2006 with a service from New Delhi to Imphal via Guwahati. By the end of 2006, the airline had six aircraft, and nine more were acquired in 2007. In December 2010, IndiGo replaced state-run carrier Air India as the third largest airline in India, behind Kingfisher Airlines and Jet Airways with a passenger market share of 17.3%.
In 2011, IndiGo placed an order for 180 Airbus A320 aircraft in a deal worth US$15 billion. In January 2011, after completing five years of operations, the airline was permitted to launch international flights. In December 2011, the DGCA expressed reservations that the rapid expansion could impact passenger safety.
In February 2012, IndiGo took delivery of its 50th aircraft, less than six years after it began operations. For the quarter ending March 2012, IndiGo was the most profitable airline in India and became the second largest airline in India in terms of passenger market share. On 17 August 2012, IndiGo became the largest airline in India in terms of market share surpassing Jet Airways, six years after commencing operations.
In January 2013, IndiGo was the second-fastest-growing low-cost carrier in Asia behind Indonesian airline Lion Air. In February 2013, following the announcement of the Civil Aviation Ministry that it would allow IndiGo to take delivery of only five aircraft that year, the airline planned to introduce low-cost regional flights by setting up a subsidiary. Later, IndiGo announced that it planned to seek permission from the ministry to acquire four more aircraft, therefore taking delivery of nine aircraft in 2013. As of March 2014, IndiGo is the second-largest low-cost carrier in Asia in terms of seats flown.
In August 2015, IndiGo placed an order for 250 Airbus A320neo aircraft worth $27 billion, making it the largest single order ever in Airbus history. IndiGo announced a ₹3,018 crore (equivalent to ₹36 billion or US$410 million in 2023) initial public offering on 19 October 2015 which opened on 27 October 2015.
In October 2019, IndiGo placed an order for 300 Airbus A320neo aircraft worth ₹2.3 lakh crore (US$27 billion), surpassing its own record of the largest single order ever in Airbus history. In December 2019, the airline became the first Indian airline to operate 1,500 daily flights. On 31 December 2019, it became India's first airline to have a fleet size of more than 250 aircraft.
In January 2023, the airline became the first Indian airline to have a fleet size of more than 300 aircraft. In February 2023, the airline inducted the first wide-body aircraft, a Boeing 777-300ER to its fleet. In June 2023, the airline placed an order for 500 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, making it the largest aircraft order in commercial aviation history. As of November 2023, IndiGo had a 61.8% domestic market share. In December 2023, IndiGo became the first Indian airline to have ferried more than 100 million passengers in a calendar year. In April 2024, IndiGo formally entered the wide-body space by placing an order of 30 A350-900s, with 70 options. The delivery of these aircraft will begin in 2027.
Corporate affairs
IndiGo is headquartered in Gurgaon, India. The company is publicly listed under the moniker NSE: INDIGO.
Logo and livery
Twenty dots arranged in the shape of an aircraft serves as the logo of the airline. The airline uses a two tone blue livery on a white background with the belly of the aircraft painted in Indigo with the logo in white. The flight attendants wear a single-piece navy-blue tunic with a cap and a thin indigo belt. The airline has the tagline on-time focusing on punctuality.
Financials
Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Revenue (₹ cr) | 16,140 | 18,580 | 23,021 | 28,497 | 35,756 | 14,641 | 25,931 | 54,446 |
Profit after tax (₹ cr) | 1,986 | 1,659 | 2,242 | 156 | −248 | −5,830 | −6,171 | −317 |
Operations
IndiGo became one of the fastest growing low-cost carriers in the world and the largest airline in India. The success of IndiGo has been attributed to its unique business model which reduces costs. The airline operates a single type of aircraft (Airbus A320) in similar seating configuration which simplifies crew training and maintenance. The airline strikes bulk deals with Airbus, reducing unit costs. The airline targets a quick turn-around time of 20 minutes to get the aircraft ready for the next flight, ensuring planes fly about 12 hours every day. Employees share multiple roles with a check-in staff doubling as baggage handlers. In July 2023, Indian aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation imposed a ₹30 lakh (US$35,000) fine on IndiGo for certain systemic deficiencies concerning documentation pertaining to operations, training, and engineering procedures.
Particulars | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Employees | 12,362 | 14,604 | 18,060 | 23,531 | 27,812 | 23,711 | 26,164 | 32,407 |
Passengers (mn) | 33 | 44 | 52 | 65 | 75 | 29 | 47 | 85 |
Load factor (%) | 84.0 | 84.8 | 87.4 | 86.2 | 85.8 | 69.4 | 73.6 | 82.1 |
Fleet size | 107 | 131 | 159 | 217 | 262 | 285 | 275 | 304 |
CO2 emissions (g) per ASK | 74.6 | 72.0 | 70.0 | 64.7 | 61.1 | 59.5 |
Destinations
Main article: List of IndiGo destinationsAs of January 2025, IndiGo operates more than 2,200 daily flights to 123 destinations, 89 in India and 34 abroad. Its main base is located at Delhi, with additional bases at Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Kochi. In January 2011, IndiGo received a license to operate international flights after completing five years of operations. IndiGo's first international service was launched between New Delhi and Dubai on 1 September 2011. In October 2024, the airline announced that it will expand its international destinations to Langkawi, Penang, Seychelles, among many others in Southeast, Central and eastern Africa from December 2024 onwards, in order to reach the target of over 40 international destinations by 2025 and further solidify global presence.
In January 2025, IndiGo announced new direct service between Hyderabad and Medina with three weekly flights commencing on 20 February 2025.
Codeshare agreements
IndiGo codeshares with the following airlines:
- Air France
- American Airlines
- British Airways
- Japan Airlines
- KLM
- Malaysia Airlines
- Qantas
- Qatar Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic
Fleet
Main article: IndiGo fleetAs of January 2025, IndiGo operates a fleet of 393 aircraft. It is a majority-Airbus airline consisting of a diverse range of aircraft from the Airbus A320 to Airbus A321neo, with widebody aircraft consisting of wet-leased Boeing 777 from Turkish Airlines. It also has wet-leased Boeing 737 from Qatar Airways & Corendon Airlines and wet-leased Airbus A320 from Smartlynx Airlines & Freebird Airlines. Otherwise, its own upcoming widebody type will consist the Airbus A350 from 2027, with plans for more narrowbody aircraft orders to further expand its global outreach.
Services
Being a low-cost carrier, IndiGo offers only economy class seating. To keep fares low, IndiGo does not provide complimentary meals in any of its flights. While it has a buy-on board in-flight meal programme, no hot meals are available as, to minimise costs, IndiGo aircraft are not equipped with ovens. However, hot drinks and instant meals prepared with hot water like instant noodles, upma and poha are available. No in-flight entertainment is available and Hello 6E is the in-flight magazine published by IndiGo. IndiGo offers premium services, where the passengers can avail additional benefits like a pre-assigned seat, multiple cancellations and priority check-in at a higher fare. In September 2019, the company announced its tie up with SonyLIV, an on demand video app for providing its passengers with entertainment options in-flight and at the airport.
See also
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