In a message to employees, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has said that the company has come out stronger after the recent episode of consecutive disruptions, which took place for more than a week, and that the airline has restored its network to 2,200 flights. He added that the worst period is now behind them.
What did Pieter Elbers say?
"Through the storm, we found our wings again. IndiGo has restored a network of 2,200 flights. The airline's focus now is on three things: resilience, root cause analysis, and rebuilding," Pieter Elbers said in a video message addressed to employees.
"Dear IndiGo colleagues, through the storm, we are finding our wings again. The worst is behind us. These last two weeks have been very challenging for all of us," he said. The IndiGo CEO added, "After that, we restored our network to 2200 flights today. Given our scale and complexity, recovering from such a situation in a short time is a testament to our teamwork and the strength of our operating principles."
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Elbers further said, "What we witnessed seems a compounding effect of several factors. Everyone wants answers. Speculations are circulating, but I encourage everyone, please stay calm, focus on your professional responsibilities, and avoid engaging in such speculations."
On rebuilding the airline, he said, "The leadership team, including myself, will travel across the network to meet you, understand the challenges you faced during this difficult time, and seek your feedback. A combination of this root cause analysis and your input will help us building Indigo even stronger and even better."
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How did the stock market react to Elber's statement?
The stock market reacted positively to the IndiGo CEO's message to the company's employees. Interglobe Aviation Ltd.'s share opened at Rs. 4977.00, and reached a peak of Rs. 5137.50 at 1:40 PM. The closing rate of the share is Rs. 5125.00, and it recorded a growth of 2.90 percent today, at Rs. 144.50 more than the opening price.
The IndiGo disruptions
In December 2025, IndiGo faced massive disruptions in its services, where thousands of flights were cancelled and remained grounded, stranding tens of thousands of passengers at airports. The fiasco continued for several days, leaving passengers frustrated and angry with the airline, which operates nearly 65 percent of flights in India. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohun Naidu had warned of serious repercussions for IndiGo for the major disruptions.
