IndiGo Reveals Two European Cities as First Long-Haul Destinations
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Just days after introducing the 787 Dreamliner on its Bangkok route, IndiGo is ramping up its widebody ambitions further with its first European services.
IndiGo has ended months of speculation with the announcement of its first long-haul destinations. On Thursday, the Indian carrier confirmed Amsterdam and Manchester will be served nonstop from Delhi.
The new routes will initially be operated by leased aircraft. The Boeing 787-9 planes are sourced from Norse Atlantic Airways and will be flown under a ‘damp lease’ agreement.
This means the plane and some of its crew will be provided from Norse, with IndiGo back-filling other roles. The contract was recently extended, with further 787s joining the IndiGo fleet before the end of 2025.
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