Pieter Elbers

Pieter Elbers also cautioned that demanding low ticket prices without taking into account the operational costs could jeopardise the sustainability of airlines.

IndiGo to commence business class on Delhi-Mumbai route from November, says CEO Pieter Elbers

Calling India one of the ''fastest changing countries in the world right now', Elbers said he is upbeat on the business prospects for the aviation business in India, even as it landscape gets competitive.

IndiGo eyes lesser-known international destinations for next growth phase

IndiGo had originally planned to deploy 30% of its flying capacity - measured by available seats per kilometer - into international markets by 2030. Elbers said it will now meet this target sooner

IndiGo awaiting clarity from P&W on aircraft grounding due to powder metal issues: CEO

IndiGo currently operates 176 A320neo as part of its fleet of 334 aircraft and currently has over 40 aircraft grounded due to P&W engine issues.

IndiGo taking range of measures to deal with aircraft on ground situation: CEO Pieter Elbers

Speaking to shareholders at the 20th annual general meeting of InterGlobe Aviation, CEO Pieter Elbers also said it aims to "welcome 100 million customers" in this financial year.

IndiGo launches I-Day sale with up to 25% discount on flight bookings

Airlines in India are looking to boost ticket sales after domestic passenger traffic has been dropping for the last two months.

IndiGo to hike salaries of pilots after record breaking Q1FY24 performance

The salary hikes are likely to be in the range of high single-digit to mid-teens increases on the base salaries, senior executives from IndiGo said.

MC Explains: Why has IndiGo placed a new order for 500 planes when it has deliveries of 470 jets pending?

The $50-bn order secures IndiGo's future and profitability, and makes it harder for other airlines to compete with it, going forward. It gives the budget carrier ample time to plan out its future, map its domestic and global networks, and pilot requirements.

Pieter Elbers says Airbus deal to help IndiGo draw up blueprint better

Elbers said that IndiGo will look to double its current fleet by 2030 and has plenty of time and flexibility to decide on the specific aircraft to buy under the current order of 500 planes.

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers elected as next chief of IATA's board of governors

Peter Elbers will succeed the present chair, Yvonne Manzi Makolo, the CEO of Rwandair, in June 2024.

IndiGo aims to grow north of mid-teens this FY, says CEO Pieter Elbers

IndiGo is seeing robust demand for flying in current quarter and yield in the current quarter were higher when compared on year to a capacity constraints in the domestic Indian market.

'Stand By Our Colleagues, Treat Crew The Way You Want To Be Treated': Indigo Boss Pieter Elbers

'We work with 2.8 lakh customers each day. We're training our colleagues to deal with situations where passengers behave in an unruly manner - but it's our job to stand by them when possible', says Indigo CEO Pieter Elbers. In an exclusive interaction with Network18, he also speaks about Indigo's expansion plans, Q3 numbers and the Indian travel market. Watch!

IndiGo embarking on next level of growth: CEO Pieter Elbers

Currently, IndiGo operates around 1,800 daily flights and has a fleet of more than 300 aircraft.

IndiGo plans flights to Nairobi, Jakarta, some central Asian destinations: CEO Pieter Elbers

Amid intensifying competition and Air India set for expansion with massive plane orders, the IndiGo chief asserted that there is a lot of growth ahead in the Indian market that "justifies multiple airlines".

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers commends employees for improving on time performance

The IndiGo chief's comments come after Air India had beaten IndiGo for the third consecutive month as India's top "on-time" airline till October.

Aircraft grounding factored-in, won’t impact Q3FY23 capacity addition, says IndiGo CEO

Pieter Elbers told Moneycontrol that the airline’s capacity will increase by around 25 per cent in Q3FY23, and that it would continue to expand its domestic network to catalyse the transition by first-time flyers from rail to air travel.

Competitive skies: Challenges loom for country's largest carrier IndiGo

Aviation industry veteran and analyst Captain Ranganathan said IndiGo has fairly safe operations but there seems to be the element of becoming bigger in size.

IndiGo working on proposal to wet lease planes to meet FY23 capacity addition guidance: CEO Pieter Elbers

IndiGo's management also added that it was reasonably confident that it will achieve operational profitability in October-December as they expect passenger load factors to improve in the ongoing quarter and don't expect ticket prices to fall.

Pieter Elbers: All you need to know about the new CEO of IndiGo

Elbers, the former chief executive of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, was named as the next CEO by IndiGo on May 18, 2022.

Pieter Elbers takes charge as IndiGo's new CEO

Pieter Elbers would be replacing IndiGo's outgoing chief executive officer Ronojoy Dutta, who was at the airline's helm since 2019.

IndiGo's new CEO Pieter Elbers will have his task cut out

Like Campbell Wilson, who takes over as Air India CEO and MD in June, Elbers comes with vast experience in one company and one culture with assignments across the world, except India. That makes adjusting to the Indian environment, regulations and culture a challenge — especially when it is one of the most brutal markets in the world. 

IndiGo CEO Ronojoy Dutta to retire in September, Pieter Elbers named successor

Elbers, who has served as the chief executive of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, will join IndiGo "on or before October 1, 2022".