Budget carrier IndiGo has joined international airline body
International Air Transport Aviation (IATA) as a member as
it plans to get its growth by expanding
internationally. This announcement followed soon after the
airline’s most 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.
At present IndiGo is an IOSA registered airline
and IATA Clearing House member. This membership will help IndiGo align to
global practices developed by IATA and will further strengthen the airline’s
partnership portfolio, said a media statement.
“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.
IATA currently represents around 290 airlines across the world, comprising 82 per cent of global air traffic.
Indian full-service carriers Vistara and Air India are members of IATA too.
According to the latest data of Indian aviation regulator DGCA, with 48.2 per cent share in domestic air passenger market, IndiGo is the largest airline in India,.
IndiGo currently operates around 1,500 flights every day to 60 domestic and 23 international destinations with a fleet of 247 aircraft.
