IndiGo has become the nation’s first carrier to operate more than 2,000 scheduled or planned flights daily, surpassing its record nearly six years after the airline became the first Indian carrier to have 1,000 daily flights.
IndiGo started its operations in 2006 and is currently flying to 85 domestic and 32 international destinations. Over the last six months, the airline has launched new flights to over 20 international destinations.
Furthermore, aiming to expand its global footprint, the airline company has now started to spread across Central and Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East with a view to expanding its global footprint.
‘As we celebrate this remarkable milestone of surpassing 2,000 scheduled daily flights, we reflect on IndiGo’s journey of reshaping the Indian aviation landscape. This milestone is more than a numerical feat; it’s a strategic leap positioning us for enhanced connectivity and a redefined passenger experience,’ said Peter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo.
IndiGo has a fleet of over 330 aircraft. The airline, which is the largest carrier in the country by domestic market share, saw its share dip marginally from 63.4 per cent in September to 62.6 per cent in October this year, as indicated by data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Meanwhile, the Tata-group owned Air India holds a 10.5 per cent market share as of October 2023. The carrier’s sister airline, Vistara, holds about 9.7 per cent market share. The conglomerate’s other airline, AirAsia India, recorded a market share of 6.6 per cent in October.
Together, IndiGo and Tata group-airlines account for around 89 per cent of the total domestic aviation market in the country.