IndiGo to end leased wide-body operations in October 2026
IndiGo will discontinue wide-body services from October 25, 2026, ending its Norse Atlantic damp lease by October 31. Mumbai–Amsterdam will move to A321XLR aircraft, while London Heathrow flights will pause until Airbus A350-900 deliveries begin.
IndiGo will end wide-body operations and its Norse Atlantic damp lease in October 2026 amid geopolitical, fuel and currency pressures. Mumbai-Amsterdam will shift to A321XLR aircraft, while London Heathrow services pause until A350-900 deliveries.
Why this matters
The move follows IndiGo's pause on new aircraft orders, citing its backlog through 2035, and comes as its 66.3% domestic share fuels monopoly debate amid declining Indian international share.
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