India’s Leading Airline IndiGo, a subsidiary of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd., is India’s largest airline, boasting the largest fleet and carrying the most passengers domestically. With a commanding 63.6% market share in November 2024, IndiGo also ranks among the world’s largest airlines by passenger volume, exceeding 100 million travelers in 2023. Founded in 2006 by Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Gangwal, IndiGo commenced operations in August 2006 with a fleet of Airbus A320s. The airline’s rapid growth propelled it to the top of the Indian aviation market in 2012. Operates over 2,000 daily flights connecting 126 destinations (89 domestic, 37 international). Hub: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. Became a publicly traded company in November 2015. Ranked 15th globally for punctuality in 2022 by OAG. Initial order for 100 Airbus A320s in 2005. Rapid expansion led to concerns regarding safety in 2011. Significant order for 180 Airbus A320s in 2011. Received approval for international flights in 2011.

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