evidence: Historic feat: IndiGo becomes first airline in India to welcome 100 million passengers a year [...] Leading Indian carrier, IndiGo has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian airline to transport over 100 million passengers in a single calendar year. This achievement propels IndiGo into the league of global carriers operating at such a colossal scale, firmly securing its position among the world's top 10 airlines by passenger traffic. [...] Expressing his enthusiasm, Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo, said, "We are incredibly delighted to achieve this historic milestone, welcoming aboard 100 million passengers in a year. This landmark figure is the result of the love and trust shown by our customers and the hard work and passion of all IndiGo colleagues. This milestone is also a validation of our strategy, which has been executed diligently. At IndiGo, we are proud to give wings to the nation, connecting people and aspirations for the past 17 years, making air travel accessible for hundreds of millions of Indians."