Ahead of taking charge at IndiGo, Willie Walsh has described India's largest airline as a "fantastic airline" with ambitious growth plans, while warning that high fuel costs, aircraft groundings and taxation remain key challenges for the country's aviation sector.
Responding to a question from CNBC-TV18 about his immediate priorities at IndiGo after assuming the role, Walsh began by praising the airline's management and long-term strategy.
"I think IndiGo is a fantastic airline. I think it's very well run," he said.
"They're very clear in terms of what it is they need to do. Their plans are very ambitious."
Walsh's comments come just a few months after IndiGo experienced some of the most significant flight disruptions in its history.
Despite his optimism about India's growth prospects, Walsh said the biggest challenge facing Indian carriers today remains the high cost of fuel.
"The biggest challenge for all of the Indian carriers today remains the high cost of fuel," he said.
He noted that the challenge becomes even more pronounced because aviation fuel is priced in US dollars, while airlines earn a significant portion of their revenue in rupees.
09/06/2026 Madeeha Mujawar/CNBC TV18
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