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IndiGo

India's largest passenger airline, with Saudi flights cancelled during The Gulf conflict.

IndiGo began operations in 2006 and now runs India's largest passenger airline under InterGlobe Aviation Limited.

Last refreshed: 22 October 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

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Background

IndiGo is the airline brand operated by InterGlobe Aviation Limited. It describes itself as India's largest passenger airline and runs a low-cost domestic and international network. The carrier began operations in 2006 and built its model around frequent flights, relatively simple fares and high aircraft use.

Its fleet is centred on Airbus A320 and A321-family jets, with ATR 72-600 turboprops serving shorter regional routes. InterGlobe Aviation is the listed corporate operator, while IndiGo is the customer-facing airline brand. That distinction helps separate the carrier's operations from the wider InterGlobe group. IndiGo's international services extend the same low-cost model beyond India, but individual routes remain subject to normal schedule and regulatory changes.

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Reference

Who operates IndiGo?
InterGlobe Aviation Limited operates the airline under the IndiGo brand.Source: IndiGo investor relations
What is IndiGo?
IndiGo is India's largest passenger airline and operates a low-cost domestic and international network.Source: IndiGo about page
Why were IndiGo passengers stranded in Saudi Arabia?
Lowdown reported that thousands of Umrah pilgrims remained stranded after IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India cancelled flights involving Saudi Arabia during the conflict.Source: Lowdown update 741, 22 October 2026
Does IndiGo fly internationally?
Yes. IndiGo's official company profile describes a network covering Indian and international destinations.Source: IndiGo about page
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 22 October 2026. Editorial standards.