IndiGo has been granted international traffic rights by the Government of India

In a statement, the Company said, "IndiGo is delighted to receive these important traffic rights, and is grateful to the Ministry of Civil Aviation for approving its application in a timely manner. As IndiGo turns five in August 2011, this approval dovetails well into its planning process.

This will hasten the process of Indian carriers taking back some of the market share that has been lost over the past many decades to foreign carriers.

At the same time, this will allow airport operators in India to benefit from the significant investments they have made in developing the airport infrastructure necessary, to meet the growing needs of the traveling public.

The schedules and dates for the launch of these international services will be announced in the coming months."