IndiGo mulls more freighter routes to China, SE Asia

IndiGo is mulling more freighter operations for China and Southeast Asia to create air cargo-friendly routes, ensuring efficient and seamless transport to ride what it sees as strong economic tailwinds for air cargo growth. IndiGo recently added a third freighter – a converted A321 – to its CarGo fleet, which had its debut with a service connecting Hyderabad (southern India) to the Middle East (Sharjah). Currently, on an ad-hoc schedule, a firm routing programme for the freighter is taking shape. The carrier is due to receive a fourth freighter, the same converted model, designed with 24 container positions and a payload of up to 27 tonnes, this year. To maximise its freighter operations in 2024, IndiGo is tailoring its services to cater to specific cargo needs, such as e-commerce, perishables and time-sensitive items, as per a report.