IndiGo launches flight to its 100th destination Ras Al Khaimah

MUMBAI: India's largest carrier in terms of market share, IndiGo on Thursday launched flights to its hundredth destination Ras Al Khaimah, with a non-stop flight from Mumbai.

While Ras Al Khaimah is the 100th overall destination, it is 11th in Middle East in the airline's network.

The A320 NEO operating flight 6E-1371 departed Mumbai at 11.12 am and landed at Ras Al Khaimah at 12.14 pm. The aircraft received a ceremonial water cannon salute as it taxied to the terminal, said the airline.

Pieter Elbers, chief executive officer, IndiGo said: “For IndiGo, this is 100thdestination in 6E network and our fourth Emirate. Ras Al-Khaimah, which is known for its bright agricultural surroundings, is also focused on becoming the regional leader in sustainable tourism, which aligns well with our overall focus on sustainability. In vast and diverse India, IndiGo already serves an unparalleled 74 cities and communities throughout the nation.”