After navigating the skies for almost two decades, IndiGo, the nation’s leading airline, made a groundbreaking announcement on Thursday: it will soon introduce a business class on selected routes this year. This strategic move aims to offer passengers more choices amidst the backdrop of a thriving economy. The airline plans to unveil a bespoke business product, tailored to meet the needs of discerning travelers, around August, coinciding with its 18th anniversary celebrations.
This significant development follows closely on the heels of the airline’s recent decision to acquire 30 wide-body aircraft. IndiGo, renowned as India’s preferred airline, is determined to redefine the landscape of business travel in the country. With its current fleet exceeding 360 aircraft and operating approximately 2,000 flights daily, the airline is poised to elevate the travel experience for its patrons.
Acknowledging the transformative growth of India’s economy and the evolving aspirations of its populace, IndiGo underscores the need to redefine premium travel within the nation. “It’s time to usher in a new era of travel,” the airline asserts. The forthcoming business product aims to cater to a diverse range of travelers, including those venturing into the realm of business travel for the first time.
IndiGo’s CEO, Pieter Elbers, underscores the airline’s commitment to innovation in service offerings. “As India strides towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy, we consider it our privilege to offer the burgeoning New India an array of travel options,” he remarks. With an eye on the future, IndiGo is poised to launch its tailor-made business product on key routes across the country, catering to the escalating demand for premium travel experiences.
Elbers, speaking on the proposed introduction of the business class, emphasizes the airline’s evolution. “We are set to unveil a bespoke business product on the busiest and most lucrative routes in the country before the year draws to a close,” he reveals. IndiGo’s endeavor to meet the burgeoning demand for premium travel reflects its unwavering commitment to innovation and customer-centricity.
