IndiGo receives IATA membership certificate

• Certificate received by President and COO, Wolfgang Prock-Schauer in Gurgaon today

 In-line with the recent announcement of IndiGo joining IATA, the airline received its membership certificate today in Gurgaon. Conrad Clifford, Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific, IATA presented the certificate to Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, President and COO, IndiGo at their office premises in Gurgaon. The membership will help IndiGo align to global practices developed by IATA and further strengthen the airline’s partnership portfolio.

IndiGo recently announced a one-way codeshare with Qatar Airways and partnered with Turkish Airlines in December 2018 to expand its international presence. As part of its expansion strategy, IndiGo entered into new markets including Turkey, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, China, Myanmar and Vietnam in 2019, commencing operations to multiple cities in each market.

At the occasion, Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, President and COO, IndiGo said, “This is a strategic milestone, as the airline steers its focus towards international expansion. Being a member of IATA will help IndiGo grow its network faster by building relationships with other airlines, after the recently announced codeshare with Qatar Airways and almost a year-long successful partnership with Turkish Airlines. IATA membership becomes more critical at this time, as it will be important for us to achieve our mission of making IndiGo the best air transportation system in the world”.

On the occasion, Mr. Conrad Clifford, Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific, IATA said, “We are delighted to welcome IndiGo to the IATA family. Our 290+ member airlines connect people, deliver goods, link economies, spearhead development and enrich our societies. That’s why we call aviation the business of freedom. IndiGo is our fourth member from India—a market with huge potential and many challenges. The success of IndiGo in India is truly inspirational.  We look forward to working with the IndiGo team to help shape industry standards, best practices and policies that ensure the safe, efficient and sustainable growth of aviation, in India and globally”.

One of the fastest growing low-cost carriers globally, IndiGo, has redefined air travel in the country over the last 13 years with its affordable, on-time, courteous and hassle-free flying experience. Having flown more than 300Mn happy customers, the airline currently operates close to 1500 daily flights to 60 domestic and 23 international destinations, with a fleet of 247 aircraft. IndiGo has been further strengthening its position with rapid domestic and international expansion this year. The airline has been recognised at various Indian and global platforms for its focussed L&D, consistent on-time performance and stupendous growth.

IndiGo is currently an IOSA registered airline and IATA Clearing House member. IATA is the global trade association for the airline industry, representing over 290 airlines.

IndiGo and Qatar Airways announce Codeshare Agreement to strengthen connectivity between India and Qatar

The airlines have signed a one-way codeshare agreement where-in Qatar Airways will place its code 

on IndiGo flights between Doha and Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad

 In-line with its international expansion plans, IndiGo, India’s leading airline, today signed a one-way 

codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, world’s best airline as per 2019 World Airline Awards. 

With the sale starting from today, the one-way codeshare agreement between the two carriers will 

enable Qatar Airways to place its code on IndiGo flights between Doha and Delhi, Mumbai and 

Hyderabad. This is the second codeshare agreement for IndiGo as part of its growth strategy for 

international markets. Qatar Airways will place its code “QR” on IndiGo operated flights between the 

mentioned destinations.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker said, “We are extremely 

proud to secure this strategic partnership with IndiGo, the largest airline in one of the world’s fastest 

growing aviation markets. We believe this agreement will be just the first step in strengthening our 

relationship and we very much look forward to working together to harness our complementary 

strengths and resources, to enhance the travel experience for our passengers around the world.”

IndiGo Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ronojoy Dutta said, “This is a momentous occasion for us, as we 

sign this codeshare agreement with one of the finest airlines in the world. This strategic alliance will 

not only strengthen our international operations, but also boost economic growth in India, by 

bringing in more traffic and heralding opportunities for trade and tourism through seamless mobility. 

We are confident of a successful partnership, as we extend our signature on-time, courteous and 

hassle-free service experience to the passengers of Qatar Airways. These are exciting times for the 

aviation industry and it is our commitment to remain focused in building one of the best air 

transportation system in the world.”

One of the fastest growing low-cost carriers globally, IndiGo, has redefined air travel in India over the 

last 13 years with its affordable, on-time, courteous and hassle-free flying experience. Having flown 

more than 300Mn happy customers, the airline currently operates close to 1500 daily flights to 60 

domestic and 23 international destinations, with a fleet of 247 aircraft. IndiGo has been further 

strengthening its position with rapid domestic and international expansion this year, with entry into 

Vietnam, Myanmar, China and Saudi Arabia in FY2019-20. The airline has been recognised at various 

Indian and global platforms for its focussed L&D, consistent on-time performance and stupendous 

growth. IndiGo recently joined IATA as a member, which will help the airline align to global practices 

developed by IATA and will further strengthen its partnership portfolio

IndiGo Abroad with the airline’s new brand campaign

-          Launches brand campaign with its quirky creatives, for first-time travellers

-          Offers promotional fares across its international destinations starting Nov 03  

 India’s leading airline, IndiGo, launched its new integrated brand campaign ‘IndiGo Abroad: Happy to be your first’ today, to stimulate travellers to explore newer destinations for short and medium -haul international travel at affordable fares. The campaign aims to introduce Indian travellers to new and unexplored 6E destinations to encourage first time international travellers and experiential travellers to look beyond the regular international destinations, for their next trip abroad with IndiGo. The airline launched flights to Turkey, China, Vietnam, Myanmar and Saudi Arabia earlier this year.

As part of this campaign, IndiGo has used quirky creatives that tug our emotions when we travel, with the backdrop of the most scenic locations in its international network. The passengers in the creatives showcase the innumerable experiences and emotions during their first international trip and how IndiGo has been their partner, by making international travel accessible and affordable. Some of the creatives like ‘My first time was very educational’, ‘My first time? Three weeks long’, ‘Our first time? This summer’, connect to real life people, bringing relatability to the campaign. The campaign will run across OOH, print and IndiGo’s social media platforms from November 03- November 17, 2019.

On the launch of the campaign, Mr. William Boulter, Chief Commercial Officer, IndiGo said, “We are excited to launch our new brand campaign ‘IndiGo Abroad’ after the last one celebrating our 13^th anniversary. This campaign is aimed at targeting domestic travellers looking at their first international trip and experiential travellers who want to explore new international destinations. Having started operations to five new countries this year, we thought this would be an apt opportunity for us to strengthen interest in foreign travel through ‘IndiGo Abroad’ campaign and we would be happy to be our travellers’ first flight to their international holiday.”

Mr. Boulter further added, “In addition to being affordable, on-time and hassle-free, IndiGo has played a significant role in making international air travel accessible and affordable for many Indians.”

IndiGo is introducing special promotional offer on its international destinations with return fares starting from INR 8,490. Customers booking their tickets through IndiGo website and mobile application can avail additional cashback and EMI options when paying through Yes Bank and Bank of Baroda, while offers with IndusInd Bank can be availed only on website from November 03- November 04, 2019. Discounts on seats are subjected to availability and the offer is valid for bookings made during the offer period, at least 15 days prior to the date of departure.

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, becomes a member of IATA

• The membership will help IndiGo align to global practices developed by IATA and further strengthen the airline’s partnership portfolio

In-line with the vision to expand its international presence, IndiGo, India’s leading airline, today joined IATA as a member. The announcement followed soon after the airline’s recent expansion into Vietnam, Myanmar, China and Saudi Arabia. IndiGo is currently an IOSA registered airline and IATA Clearing House member. IATA is the global trade association for the airline industry, representing over 290 airlines. This membership will help IndiGo align to global practices developed by IATA and will further strengthen the airline’s partnership portfolio.

One of the fastest growing low-cost carriers globally, IndiGo, has redefined air travel in the country over the last 13 years with its affordable, on-time, courteous and hassle-free flying experience. Having flown more than 300Mn happy customers, the airline currently operates close to 1500 daily flights to 60 domestic and 23 international destinations, with a fleet of 247 aircraft. IndiGo has been further strengthening its position with rapid domestic and international expansion this year. The airline has been recognised at various Indian and global platforms for its focussed L&D, consistent on-time performance and stupendous growth.

At the milestone announcement, Mr Ronojoy Dutta, CEO, IndiGo said, “We are pleased to be a part of the world’s leading aviation trade association – IATA. This partnership will not only help us share best practices, but also be a facilitator in our dream of building the best air transportation system in the world. We are confident that this step brings us closer to our mission of enhancing economic growth and social cohesion, by providing air connectivity and affordable air fares across our country and to international destinations, thereby promoting trade, tourism and mobility.”

On the occasion, Mr. Alexandre de Juniac, Director General & CEO, IATA said, “We are delighted to welcome IndiGo to the IATA family. Our 290+ member airlines connect people, deliver goods, link economies, spearhead development and enrich our societies. That’s why we call aviation the business of freedom. IndiGo is our fourth member from India—a market with huge potential and many challenges. The success of IndiGo in India is truly inspirational.  We look forward to working with the IndiGo team to help shape industry standards, best practices and policies that ensure the safe, efficient and sustainable growth of aviation, in India and globally.”

IATA’s mission is to ‘represent, lead and serve the airline industry’. As the trade association for the world’s airlines, IATA represents more than 290 airlines or 82% of total air traffic. With over 60 offices worldwide, IATA maintains relationships with governments and other industry stakeholders around the world, advocating on behalf of its members on key industry issues. The organization supports many areas of aviation activity and helps formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues.

IndiGo signs for 300 A320neo Family aircraft

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 IndiGo has placed a firm order for 300 A320neo Family aircraft. This marks one of Airbus’ largest aircraft orders ever with a single airline operator.

This latest IndiGo order comprises a mix of A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR aircraft. This will take IndiGo’s total number of A320neo Family aircraft orders to 730.

“This order is an important milestone, as it reiterates our mission of strengthening air connectivity in India, which will in turn boost economic growth and mobility. India is expected to continue with its strong aviation growth and we are well on our way to build the world’s best air transportation system, to serve more customers and to deliver on our promise of providing low fares and a courteous, hassle free experience to them," said Ronojoy Dutta, Chief Executive Officer of IndiGo.

“We are delighted that IndiGo, one of our early launch customers for the A320neo, continues to build its future with Airbus, making IndiGo the world’s biggest customer for the A320neo Family,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. “We are grateful for this strong vote of confidence as this order confirms the A320neo Family as the aircraft of choice in the most dynamic aviation growth markets.” He added: “We are pleased to see our aircraft allowing IndiGo to take full advantage of the predicted growth in Indian air travel.”

"We were believers in IndiGo from day one and are thrilled to be able to perpetuate this most fruitful partnership,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer. “IndiGo has brilliantly demonstrated the relevance of the A320neo for leading low cost operators, and the A321neo - and now the A321XLR - provide our operators with the logical next step in cost efficiency, passenger comfort and market coverage.”

“We are pleased to partner yet again with Airbus for our next batch of Airbus A320neo Family aircraft. The fuel-efficient A320neo family aircraft will allow IndiGo to maintain its strong focus on lowering operating costs and delivering fuel efficiency with high standards of reliability. The choice of engine manufacturer for this order will be made at a later date,” said Riyaz Peermohamed, Chief Aircraft Acquisition and Financing Officer of IndiGo.

IndiGo is among the fastest growing carriers in the world. Since its first A320neo aircraft was delivered in March 2016, its fleet of A320neo Family aircraft has grown into the world’s largest with 97 A320neo aircraft, operating along side 128 A320ceos. 

The A321XLR is the next evolutionary step from the A321LR which responds to market needs for even more range and payload, creating more value for the airlines. The aircraft will deliver an unprecedented Xtra Long Range of up to 4,700nm – with 30 percent lower fuel burn per seat compared with previous generation competitor jets. 

At the end of September 2019, the A320neo Family had received more than 6,650 firm orders from nearly 110 customers worldwide

IndiGo connects Indian City of Joy to Cantonese food capital of China

-          The inaugural flight connecting Kolkata and Guangzhou landed in Guangzhou on October 20, 2019

India's leading carrier, IndiGo, commenced operations to Guangzhou on October 20, its second destination in China after the recent launch of Chengdu. Guangzhou is the airline’s 23^rd international destination and 83^rd overall destination. IndiGo announced its entry in China in June and have already launched flights to two of the busiest and fastest growing cities in China, Chengdu and Guangzhou.

Mr. William Boulter, Chief Commercial Officer, IndiGo said, “We are pleased to inaugurate our first flight to Guangzhou. Furthermore, the flights between Guangzhou and Kolkata will help attract more tourists on the Buddhist circuit in India, with IndiGo connecting Gaya, Varanasi and Patna with Kolkata directly. The city, also known to be the birth place of Cantonese cuisine will be a gateway for an authentic culinary experience. This connection will strengthen trade, tourism & mobility contributing to economic growth and social cohesion between the two nations”.

Mr. Boulter further added, “IndiGo will continue to expand its network to meet the requirements of both business and leisure travellers while offering more flexibility at affordable fares, on-time performance, and a courteous and hassle-free flying experience”.

New Flight Schedule: 

Flight No.	Frequency	Origin	Departure	Destination	Arrival	Eff Date
6E 7301	Daily	Kolkata	20:25	Guangzhou	02:50	20-Oct-19
6E 7302	Daily	Guangzhou	04:05	Kolkata	05:50	20-Oct-19

The new flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are constantly on the lookout for new and affordable flying options between India and China. Customers who would like to plan their travel can book tickets through our official website www.goindigo.in (https://www.goindigo.in).

IndiGo inaugurates flights to Ho Chi Minh City

IndiGo inaugurates flights to Ho Chi Minh City, its 2^nd destination in Vietnam

• The inaugural flight connecting Kolkata and Ho-Chi-Minh City landed today at 1550 hrs (local time)

 In its bid to expand international operations, IndiGo, India's leading airline, commenced operations to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC or Saigon) from Kolkata. The airline inaugurated the first direct flight on Kolkata-Ho Chi Minh City route, making Ho Chi Minh City IndiGo’s 22^nd international and 7^th Southeast Asian destination, after the launch of Hanoi earlier this month.

Mr. William Boulter, Chief Commercial Officer, IndiGo said, “We are excited to inaugurate our flights to Ho Chi Minh City, which holds immense potential for both business and leisure travellers. The city offers a mix of ancient architecture, war history, blend of cultures and trade opportunities for everyone. In our endeavour to connect more international destinations with key Indian cities, we are confident that this route will be a step towards promotion of trade, tourism and mobility between the two nations”.

Mr. Boulter further added, “We have again received a very encouraging response on this route after Hanoi. We will continue to expand our network to meet the requirements of our customers, while offering more flexibility at affordable fares, on-time performance, and a courteous and hassle-free flying experience”.

New flight schedules:

Flight No.	Frequency	Origin	Departure	Destination	Arrival	Eff Date	Fares (INR)
6E 1363	Daily (Except Monday & Wednesday)	Kolkata	10:30	Ho Chi Minh City	15:50	18-Oct-19	8999
6E 1364	Daily (Except Monday & Wednesday)	Ho Chi Minh City	16:50	Kolkata	19:15	18-Oct-19	8999
6E 1363	Monday & Wednesday	Kolkata	10:30	Ho Chi Minh City	16:00	18-Oct-19	8999
6E 1364	Monday & Wednesday	Ho Chi Minh City	16:55	Kolkata	19:15	18-Oct-19	8999
6E 1363	Daily	Kolkata	11:20	Ho Chi Minh City	16:20	27-Oct-19	8999
6E 1364	Daily	Ho Chi Minh City	17:20	Kolkata	19:20	27-Oct-19	8999

These new flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are constantly on the lookout for new and affordable flying options. Customers who would like to plan their travel can book tickets through our official website www.goindigo.in. The opening of this new market not only reinforces IndiGo’s commitment to enhance its international operations in the Eastern region.

IndiGo announces Independent Woman Director

IndiGo announces the appointment of Ms. Pallavi Shardul Shroff as Independent Woman Director

The Board of Directors of InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) unanimously approved the appointment of Ms. Pallavi Shardul Shroff as Independent Woman Director with effect from September 19, 2019.

Ms. Shroff is the Managing Partner of Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. with over 37 years of extensive experience. Her broad and varied representation of public and private corporations and other entities before various national courts, tribunals and legal institutions has earned her national and international acclaim. Ms. Shroff is the Head of the Dispute Resolution practice at the Firm, with an extensive knowledge in matters of litigation and arbitration. Ms. Shroff is a member of the Competition Law Review Committee, constituted by the Government of India to ensure that the legislation is in tune with the changing business environment. Ms. Shroff has been closely involved with some of the largest and most challenging litigation and arbitration matters in India with regard to energy, infrastructure, natural resources, mergers & acquisitions, legislative and policy related matters. She appears regularly in the Supreme Court and High Courts of India, and in arbitrations, mediations and international legal disputes. She has recently been appointed on the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) Court of Arbitration. She regularly represents several companies such as Nestle, General Electric, Havells, Vale Australia, Vodafone, BHEL and ONGC. Ms. Shroff has always been active in public-policy related work. She was a member of the committee set up by the Government of India to advise the Government regarding compliance with Article 39.3 of the TRIPS (Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights).

Ms. Shroff is also a Director on the Boards of prestigious Indian listed companies viz. Apollo Tyres Ltd., Trident Ltd. and Asian Paints Ltd. She is also on the Boards of One97 Communications Ltd (Paytm), Juniper Hotels Ltd. and various other companies. Ms. Shroff was recently conferred the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the Chambers India Awards 2019. She has been recognised as one of the Most Powerful Women in Indian Business by Business Today, seven years in succession (2013-19).

Reacting to her appointment, Ms. Pallavi Shardul Shroff said," I am pleased to join the Board of Directors at such a pivotal moment in IndiGo’s journey as it progresses towards strengthening its position as India’s leading airline. The aviation sector in India is among the fastest growing internationally and that makes IndiGo’s story and goals quite compelling. I look forward to contributing my experience to support the company in enhancing its growth and maximizing value for its shareholders.”

Mr. M. Damodaran, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company said, “We are delighted to welcome Ms Pallavi Shardul Shroff as an Independent Director on the Board of InterGlobe Aviation Limited. Her rich boardroom experience, her deep and extensive knowledge of law, her analytical bent of mind and her problem-solving attitude will considerably strengthen the Board, as it seeks to provide quality leadership to the company.”