IndiGo may expand cargo ops to China, Malaysia to ferry essential goods

Even as it awaits Centre's clear indication on the commencement date of passenger services, airline major IndiGo plans to expand its international and domestic cargo operations.

Accordingly, the airline plans to launch cargo operations to China, Singapore and Malaysia in the near future.

The move to haul more cargo assumes significance as the airline has a massive domestic network and the largest aircraft fleet in India.

However, most of these flights have been operated on a "Free-of-Cost" basis to ferry medical equipment and other essentials.

The airline's Chief Operating Officer William Boulter told IANS: "Cargo is playing a significant role