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IndiGo is sharpening its premium growth strategy with the launch of its IndiGoStretch business-class service, induction of leased wide-body aircraft and preparations for Airbus A350 deliveries to strengthen its long-haul international presence
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IndiGo has introduced its IndiGoStretch business-class product on select domestic routes and rolled out digital upgrades to enhance the passenger experience.
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The airline has begun inducting leased wide-body aircraft ahead of the arrival of its Airbus A350 fleet, laying the groundwork for expanding international long-haul operations.
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Co-founder Rahul Bhatia said IndiGo aims to create a globally respected Indian aegional trade, tourism, investment and employment
InterGlobe A for the financial year 2026, reports said. Despite the deficit—which marked the airline’s third-largest loss in FY26—operating revenue increased by 5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 84,962 crore
Having spent two decades building India’s largest airline, the carrier currently commands more than 60 per cent of the domestic aate strategy away from pure scale
Writing in the annual report, Managing Director Rahul Bhatia said the airline will increasingly prioritise passenger preference while preserving the cost discipline that has underpinned its success.
Bhatia said, “Our aspiration is not only to remain India’s preferred airline but to become the airline of choice, recognised globally for operational excellence, customer experience and innovation.”
Overcoming Operational Turbulence
The transition towards enhanced customer service follows a severe logistical breakdown late last year, which marked the worst scheduling crisis in Indian a
Between December 2 and December 12, 2025, IndiGo suffered a network meltdown that caused over 4,500 flight cancellations.
The crisis affected upwards of a million flyers amidst the busy winter holiday and marriage period.
The disruption occurred because the airline failed to restructure pilot rosters and maintain sufficient buffer crews ahead of stricter Flight Duty Time Limitation rules.
The Directorate General of Civil A rest periods and tighter night-flying limits
Following the extensive cancellations, InterGlobe Aoff erased between Rs 35,000 crore and Rs 40,000 crore from the company’s total market value within a matter of days
Chasing Premium Growth
To drive future expansion, IndiGorolled out a business-class product called IndiGoStretch on select domestic routes alongside multiple digital upgrades.
The airline has also begun inducting leased wide-body aircraft. This interim fleet expansion precedes the scheduled delivery of Airbus A350 planes, positioning the carrier to compete for long-haul international traffic.
Bhatia said, “Our journey has never been about size alone. It has always been about creating value for customers, employees, shareholders and the nation.” He added that the airline aims to build a globally respected Indian a
He also highlighted the broader economic impact of the domestic aegional trade, encourages tourism, attracts investment and generates employment, Bhatia said
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