As IndiGo plans to get its growth by expanding internationally, the airline today joined international airline body International Air Transport Aviation (IATA) as a member.
The announcement follows airline’s recent expansion into Vietnam, Myanmar, China and Saudi Arabia and also its 300 aircraft order with Airbus with a large number of Airbus 321 (neo) aircraft.
“IndiGo is currently an IOSA registered airline and IATA Clearing House member,” said a media statement. Notably, IndiGo was a special invitee at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Seoul this year, which is annual meeting of all IATA members.
‘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,’ the statement added.
“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,” Ronojoy Dutta, CEO, IndiGo was quoted in the statlement.
“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,” Alexandre de Juniac, Director General & CEO, IATA said in a statement.
