IndiGo named ‘2024 Airline of the Year’ by CAPA- Centre for Aviation

The awards recognise strategic excellence in aviation, highlighting airlines and airports that lead in adapting to new environments. The awards are independently researched by an international panel of judges and CAPA analysts. 

CAPA awarded IndiGo for its role in growing and transforming commercial aviation in India, its strategic evolution in pursuing greater international connectivity, and its demonstrated excellence when it comes to enhancing the sustainability of its operations. It described the growth of IndiGo as extraordinary and said it has been a transformative force for domestic aviation in India. IndiGo has established India’s largest network and brought affordable air travel where it wasn't previously available. 

The award was presented to IndiGo and received by Neha Narain, VP Strategy and CEO’s Office, at the ceremony held as part of the CAPA Airlines Leader Summit World in Belgrade, Serbia, on November 21, 2024. The gala event was attended by leaders from across the global aviation and travel sectors.

Pieter Elbers, chief executive officer, IndiGo said, “On behalf of all my colleagues at IndiGo, it’s a real honour to receive CAPA’s prestigious ‘Airline of the Year’ award. IndiGo’s journey since inception, just 18 years ago, has been nothing short of incredible. To receive this award, amidst some of world’s biggest and brightest airlines, is truly encouraging and a source of pride. IndiGo’s commitment to our purpose of ‘Giving wings to the nation’ offering air travel to annually 100+ million customers, of which many first-time flyers remain at the core of our strategy. Deeply rooted in India we are expanding our wings now also globally.”