IndiGo head of planning and revenue: New narrowbody aircraft put 'interesting markets in reach'
IndiGo head of planning and revenue management Abhijit DasGupta, speaking at Routes Asia 2025, stated (26-Mar-2025) new narrowbody aircraft "put a lot of interesting markets in reach", as the evolution of technology and efficiency enables greater aircraft range and new markets. Mr DasGupta said the new aircraft allow airlines to test markets that have never been served nonstop before.
Background ✨
IndiGo planned to expand its international network, leveraging India's rapid aviation growth and rising middle class to fuel demand for air travel1. The airline held the largest low-cost market share globally, focusing on low-cost routes as a core strategy2. IndiGo aimed to address the underrepresentation of Indian carriers in long-haul markets with its recent widebody aircraft order3. The carrier also intended to connect more Indian cities with international destinations4.