IndiGo CEO Peter Elbers has resigned from his post. This decision comes a few months after a major disturbance on the airline’s flights in December. During that time, many passengers were stuck at the airport and the company was heavily criticized.
New Delhi: Peter Elbers, CEO of India’s largest airline IndiGo, has resigned from his post. According to a Reuters report, the company gave this information on Tuesday. This news comes a few months after the major operational crisis in December, when thousands of passengers were stuck at the airport due to major disturbances in flights. After this incident, people strongly criticized the airline and the attention of government officials was also drawn to this matter, due to which questions were raised on the functioning of the airline.
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Albers’ resignation comes three months after a major operational crisis at the country’s largest airline affected passengers at several airports. The airline has confirmed this news in an official statement. Let us tell you that Indigo airline is operated by InterGlobe Aviation.
For now Rahul Bhatia will take command
Following Albers’ departure, managing director Rahul Bhatia will take over the management of the airline in the interim until a new CEO is appointed. According to the company, the name of the new leader can be announced soon. InterGlobe Aviation Chairman Vikram Singh Mehta said the purpose of Bhatia’s return is to strengthen the airline’s culture, improve operational performance and further reaffirm its commitment to reliable service and customer care.