6E Leader

Welcome on board!

Daily we welcome over a quarter of a million customers on board. Each and every one, we warmly welcome and you’re one of them. Together with all my 30,000+ strong 6E colleagues, we’re putting our best foot forward to serve you. We want to be close to you as our valued customer. With that, we launch a new feature in this Hello 6E Magazine. Each time, one member of the 6E leadership team shares with you what is going on in a specific area, and more importantly, what the impact is on you as a customer. This first time I have the honour of sharing some thoughts with you.

Right from the start of IndiGo - 16 years back - our three brand promises have been:

1) Affordable fares, 2) On-time performance and 3) Hassle free and courteous service. It’s our collective commitment to you to continue doing that every day and for every flight. Given the scope and size of our operation, with by now some 470 routes to our 104 destinations, we named a fourth promise:

4) Unparalleled network.

We operate in the most vibrant and fastest growing aviation market in the world. With our flights we are creating more and more connectivity, literally giving wings to the nation. In the coming year, we will further increase our destinations to around 115. Within India itself, we have recently added Nashik and Dharamshala as our 77th and 78th domestic destination. We will increase our international footprint too, offering more possibilities for Indians to travel abroad as well as attract international customers to visit India. After opening Ras al Khaimah last year, a few more will be added this year, including Nairobi and Jakarta. In addition, our codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines offers connectivity to 32 European destinations for our customers.

For me, aviation is a great way to experience the country’s diversity. Since my move to India in September 2022, I try to travel often and discover the beautiful locations around the country. Both on and off the beaten path. Being a passionate (very amateur) photographer myself, I like to take many pictures of the scenery and the heritage. Therefore, I am glad to announce that in association with NatGeo we are launching a photography community at the end of this month, called #NoFilter by IndiGo. I will be joining for sure and hope to see you there!

Elbers

Let's guess. You are already humming (maybe silently) Cliff Richard's iconic "Summer Holiday" song and gazing out into the sky. Well, we are ready for the holidays with some inspiration from Europe! From the cover to the Offbeat section of the May issue of Hello 6E, indulge in the vibrant shades and varied flavours of the season from across Europe. What makes it even better is that in these warm months Europe plays host to a kaleidoscope of events and festivals. Mark your calendar now!

In Skyline, we travel to Khonoma, a serene village in stunning Nagaland, to explore its culture, traditions and breathtaking landscapes.

In Vignette, we peep into the fascinating world of Indian museums and their role in preserving our history and culture. From a dino museum to one that creates illusions, take your cool pick on a hot summer day.

In My City My Way, actor and poet Arunoday Singh speaks about his favourite getaway Kodaikanal. With him as your guide, discover the nooks and crannies of this quaint hillstation in Tamil Nadu.

This issue, we also launch a new section on views from 6E leaders, starting with IndiGo's CEO Pieter Elbers!

Happy reading and happy travels!

#goIndiGo

The Millet Message

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