Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, celebrated two years in his role with the airline and shared his reflections on LinkedIn, expressing how India has become his home. Elbers, who joined IndiGo in 2022, highlighted the rapid growth of the airline under his leadership, noting its daily operations of over 2,000 flights across 430 domestic and 100 international routes. He wrote, “On our 18th IndiGo birthday last month, we celebrated many wonderful milestones and unveiled our ambitious plans for the coming years.
Our story has just started. I am grateful and proud to be a part of this incredible IndiGo journey with my colleagues - giving wings to the nation with over 2,000 daily flights, 430+ domestic and 100+ international routes, and growing every day.” Personal Connection with India Elbers expressed a deep personal connection with India, stating, “Being a part of IndiGo and now living in India for two years.
..IndiGo and this beautiful country India have indeed become a part of me.
Bharat ab ghar jaisa lagta hai.” He shared insights into his travel experiences, visiting various parts of the country and meeting IndiGo teams. “India’s essence is captured in its beautiful diversity.
Of our 88 domestic cities, I had the pleasure of visiting our great teams in 30. From Thiruvananthapuram in the south to Leh in the north. My most recent visit was to Leh, where walking with my son at 18,000 feet at the Khardung La Pass was very special considering my roots are from a country whe.