CEO of India's IndiGo resigns, months after mass flight cancellations - Reuters
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"As per our conversation, due to personal reasons, I herewith submit my resignation from the position of CEO of IndiGo with effect from today."
— Pieter Elbers , Executive
"Having founded and nurtured IndiGo for twenty two years, I feel a deep sense of personal commitment and responsibility towards our nation, and towards the airline’s customers, employees, shareholders and all other stakeholders."
— Rahul Bhatia , Executive
"Rahul returns to assume management of the affairs of the airline to strengthen the Company’s Culture, reinforce Operational Excellence and deepen its commitment to delivering exceptional service of care, reliability and professionalism to its customers."
— Vikram Singh Mehta , Executive
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The CEO of IndiGo, India's largest airline, has resigned following significant operational disruptions.
Pieter Elbers is the CEO of India's IndiGo airline.
Rahul Bhatia serves as the managing director of IndiGo.
Chairman of the Board at IndiGo.
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Pieter Elbers resigned as CEO of IndiGo, effective March 10, 2026, following a significant operational crisis in December 2025 that led to widespread flight cancellations and delays.
Pieter Elbers resigned as CEO of IndiGo, effective March 10, 2026, with Managing Director Rahul Bhatia taking over interim management responsibilities.
Pieter Elbers resigned as CEO of IndiGo, citing personal reasons, with Managing Director Rahul Bhatia assuming interim leadership until a permanent successor is appointed.
Pieter Elbers resigned as CEO of IndiGo, effective March 10, 2026, following a major operational crisis in December 2025, with Rahul Bhatia assuming interim leadership.
Pieter Elbers resigns as CEO of IndiGo, three months after the airline faced its worst operational crisis, leading to widespread flight cancellations and delays.
Pieter Elbers resigned as CEO of IndiGo, effective March 10, 2026, with founder Rahul Bhatia returning to lead the airline on an interim basis.
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