Govt to resolve on take care of Turkish provider: IndiGo
IndiGo is absolutely compliant with all regulatory frameworks governing its operations with plane leased from Turkish Airways, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers stated on Wednesday, including that the choice to resume these leases lies with the Indian authorities.
IndiGo operates direct flights to Istanbul utilizing two Boeing 777 plane leased from Turkish Airways, and provides codeshare connections to Europe and the US via its partnership with the Turkish provider.
“You will need to recognise that the operation to Istanbul is happening within the context of the Air Service Settlement (ASA) between India and Turkey. IndiGo is absolutely compliant with all regulatory frameworks and rules that are there. We have now hundreds of Indian clients booked principally past Istanbul,” Elbers stated throughout a media interplay on the airline’s fourth-quarter and full-year monetary outcomes for 2024-25.
The lease agreements for the Boeing 777s are legitimate till Could 31. “..The choice to resume these leases lies with the Indian authorities,” Elbers famous.
The IndiGO CEO’s remarks got here days after the Bureau of Civil Aviation Safety (BCAS) revoked safety clearance for Turkish firm Celebi Airport Companies India Pvt Ltd on Could 15, citing nationwide safety issues. The revocation of the safety clearance follows mounting tensions between India and Turkey over the latter’s diplomatic and army ties with Pakistan.
In the meantime, IndiGo reported a file revenue after tax of ₹3,067.5 crore for the January-March quarter, marking a 62% leap from ₹1,894.8 crore in the identical interval final 12 months.
“Pushed by robust demand for air journey and execution of our technique, for the monetary 12 months ended March 2025, IndiGo reported a wholesome web revenue of ₹72,584 million. Excluding the affect of overseas trade, IndiGo reported a web revenue of Rs. 88,676 million, sustaining related robust efficiency to the final 12 months. For the quarter ended March 2025, IndiGo reported a web revenue of ₹30,675 million, the best fourth quarter ever,” the airline stated in an announcement.
The airline additionally introduced the launch of direct long-haul flights from Mumbai to Manchester and Amsterdam beginning July, marking its debut in long-haul worldwide operations. The Mumbai-Manchester flight will begin on July 1, adopted by the Mumbai-Amsterdam service on July 2.
Each routes will function thrice every week utilizing leased Boeing 787-9 plane, and passengers shall be served complimentary scorching meals. The Manchester flight will make IndiGo the one airline providing direct connectivity between India and northern UK.
