IndiGo Partners with AIFF as Official Airline for Indian Football Team

In a significant move, IndiGo, the renowned airline industry leader, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the All-India Football Federation (AIFF). The collaboration designates IndiGo as the global partner and official airline for the Indian Football Team, reaffirming its commitment to fostering the growth of football in India.

Football stands as one of the top three most popular sports in India, both in terms of player participation and TV viewership. With this partnership, IndiGo and AIFF aim to unite fans and elevate the sport to new heights.

Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to embark on this journey with the All-India Football Federation, as both organizations share a common vision of advancing Indian football. This marks AIFF's first official partnership and IndiGo's inaugural venture into the world of sports. Together, we are committed to a long-term collaboration that will not only elevate the sport but also touch the lives of fans across the nation. We aim to provide the Indian Football Team with IndiGo's well-established strengths: on-time performance, and hassle-free service at affordable fares across our unparalleled network both domestically and internationally.

Kalyan Chaubey, President of the All India Football Federation, emphasized the significance of this partnership. He said, "With a population of 1.4 billion, India is a football-playing nation. It's a mass sport, and every kid can be seen playing football. With this young population and growing economy, we have partnered with IndiGo, the country's largest airline, which can also show leadership in the Indian airline market as well as in sports. We are honored and happy to join hands with IndiGo to take football forward together."

Shaji Prabhakaran, Secretary General of the All India Football Federation, expressed his optimism, calling it a historic day for Indian football. He noted the potential to take Indian football to greater heights and transform the nation into a global talent hub in the sport.

The partnership is set to span one year, commencing from September 15, 2023, to September 14, 2024, promising an exciting journey for Indian football enthusiasts. As IndiGo and AIFF join forces, the Indian Football Team is poised to receive unparalleled support, and fans can look forward to a bright future for the sport in the country.