IndiGo is Launching Business Class by Year-End — Here's What We Know


IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers at India Gate

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With a business class configuration, is it still possible to call IndiGo a low-cost carrier?

India's largest airline has announced a radical shake-up of its operating model. IndiGo says it will debut a business class product by the end of this year.

CEO Pieter Elbers announced the change during an earnings call on Thursday as part of a broader plan to adapt to the changing travel landscape in India. Elbers highlighted the increasing demand for premium travel and expressed confidence that the new offering would cater to the needs of corporate travelers.

“We will be launching a tailor-made business product on the busiest routes and (business) routes of the country before the end of this year," said Elbers.

He indicated that further details regarding routes and launch timing would be unveiled in Au