IndiGo to Discontinue Wide-Body Operations From October 25, 2026
IndiGo will cut wide-body flying and shift London Heathrow and Amsterdam routes to smaller jets as it waits for A350 deliveries.
- IndiGo will discontinue its wide-body operations effective October 25, 2026, and conclude its damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways by October 31, 2026.
- The airline cited a challenging operating environment, with higher jet fuel prices, airspace constraints, and adverse foreign exchange movements impairing route efficiency and competitiveness.
- Mumbai to Amsterdam flights will transition to Airbus A321XLR aircraft starting October 25, 2026, while the airline temporarily suspends London Heathrow services until Airbus A350-900 deliveries begin.
- Abhijit Dasgupta, SVP, Planning and Revenue Management, stated this project established critical foundations for long-haul operations, preserving strategic objectives amid global uncertainties.
- The carrier has doubled its order for the Airbus A350-900 to 60 aircraft and maintains options to purchase 40 additional units, affirming commitment to global expansion.
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