IndiGo to connect Delhi and Mumbai with Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore

India’s youngest and fastest growing airline, IndiGo, is set to soar into international skies after the successful completion of five years of domestic operations. IndiGo will operate its maiden international flight on 1st September, 2011 connecting New Delhi with Dubai. During the month of September, the airline will commence daily service on the Delhi-Bangkok-Delhi and Delhi-Singapore-Delhi routes. It will subsequently connect Mumbai with Dubai and Bangkok with daily flights effective 02nd October 2011.

With the launch of its first ever scheduled flights to foreign destinations, the airline aims to amplify and replicate its India success story, redefining its unique flying experience and brand value in the aviation industry. Promising unmatchable customer experience through affordable fares, the airline will offer a promotional return fare of INR 9999 (all inclusive) on all its international routes.

Holiday with IndiGo’s Get Packing

With the approaching holiday season, planning a vacation is high on everyone’s radar. Steering its customers away from the cumbersome planning processes, long lines, pesky touts and high prices, IndiGo, India’s largest low-fare carrier is launching Get Packing- an exclusive packaged holiday offering for its valued customers. Get Packing gives IndiGo travelers the chance to plan for the perfect trip enabling them to book holiday and business packages in one go, either on the exclusive Get Packing website (http://getpacking.goindigo.in) or at the IndiGo Call Centre. The offering aims to address all facets of a holiday - flights, hotel accommodation, airport transfers, local conveyance, entertainment.
With IndiGo’s extensive network of flights, customers will be able to choose from an array of diverse destinations across the country. Get Packing recommends nearly 150 packages in 30 destinations to choose from which include religious, business and leisure packages. For the frequent business travelers, unique business packages are also offered with day – return features. The site will allow customizing trips according to one’s convenience and affordability, thus making the vacation a hassle free experience.

Commenting on the launch, Aditya Ghosh, President of IndiGo said, “IndiGo is always looking for ways to take the hassle out of travel for our customers. IndiGo has now come to be recognized as being synonymous with low fares, courteous service and being on time. Get Packing is a simple idea. We want to extend the very same features to holidays in India. Get Packing is designed for people who are looking for a high quality travel experience at low prices, with the minimize wastage of time and without any hassles. GetPacking will present a unique experience to plan holiday packages at affordable rates without compromises.” Ghosh added, “We are really excited about this new product and I am sure that our customers will love it too!”

Leading chains like the Accor Group, Fortune, Sarovar, The Pride and Lemontree have tied-up with IndiGo for this initiative, along with a host of smaller chains or individual hotels, to give the customer a wide choice of options. This is supplemented with exciting itineraries across the country, from Gulmarg to Kaziranga and Munnar to Agra. The technology platform for this initiative has been provided by IRES Networks, an experienced player in this area.