IndiGo Reflects on a Year of Progress and Learnings; Looking Ahead to the Next Chapter in Global Expansion

IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, concludes 2025 as a landmark year in its journey towards becoming a truly global carrier.

Passenger Growth:
Welcomed 123 million customers in 2025, up from 113 million in 2024, reinforcing its position among the Top 10 global airlines.

Operational Challenges:
Faced a major disruption (Dec 3–5, 2025), but quickly restored services and strengthened resilience.

Global Recognition:
Hosted the IATA Annual General Meeting in Delhi, underscoring India’s rising aviation influence.

Fleet Expansion:
- Inducted Boeing 787-9 wide-body aircraft via partnership with Norse Atlantic Airways.
- Doubled Airbus A350-900 orders to 60 aircraft.

Network Growth:
- Added 10 new international destinations and 30 new routes.
- Launched long-haul flights to Manchester, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, London.
- Expanded footprint to Seychelles, Krabi, Madinah, Fujairah, Siem Reap.
- Restarted direct flights to Guangzhou, China.

Domestic Strength:
- Became launch carrier at Navi Mumbai International Airport.
- Added new airports: Purnea, Rewa, Hindon, Adampur, Kishangarh, Bikaner.
- Preparing for operations from Noida International Airport (Jewar).

Customer Experience:
- Introduced IndiGoStretch dual-class cabins (42 aircraft).
- Expanded BluChip loyalty programme to 9 million members.
- Complimentary hot meals on select long-haul flights.

Looking Ahead (2026 and Beyond)
- International Expansion: Launching non-stop Athens service on 23 January 2026, debuting India’s first Airbus A321XLR.
- Partnerships: Strengthened codeshare alliances across North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Infrastructure: Signed MoU with Bangalore International Airport Ltd. to build world-class MRO facilities.
- Operational Scale:
- Flying 1 million customers every 3 days.
- Operating 2,200+ flights daily.
- Transporting 55,000 tonnes of cargo annually.

Recognition
- Awarded Best Airline in India and South Asia at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025.
- Ranked among the Top 20 global airlines, generating over USD 10 billion annual revenue.

IndiGo’s narrative is clear: 2025 was about laying foundations and proving resilience, while 2026 is set to mark new frontiers in long-haul international travel and deeper integration into global aviation networks.