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IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh announced that the airline plans to grow its capacity in the third quarter, despite elevated fuel prices. The airline had reduced its capacity by 2.9% in the second quarter, primarily on international routes. IndiGo has also cut 30 daily flights to Saudi Arabia due to the regional war. Walsh mentioned that the airline is in talks with the government to mitigate high jet fuel prices and is considering fuel hedging as its long-haul operations develop.
Walsh also called for lower airport charges and taxes in India, stating that reduced operating costs would help airlines expand and strengthen the country's aviation sector. He emphasized that India's airport charges remain excessive and that reducing taxes would create greater opportunities for aviation growth. Walsh highlighted the importance of both Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport in IndiGo's future plans, with the latter offering a significant opportunity for the airline's expansion in the Mumbai aviation market.
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