IndiGo Boosts Long-Haul with First Airbus A321XLR; New Flights to Athens, Bali
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News18•07-01-2026, 19:34
IndiGo Boosts Long-Haul with First Airbus A321XLR; New Flights to Athens, Bali
- •IndiGo received its first Airbus A321XLR at Delhi airport, marking a significant step in its long-haul expansion strategy.
- •The A321XLR will launch non-stop services from Delhi and Mumbai to Athens later this month, IndiGo's first international deployment of this aircraft.
- •IndiGo has ordered 40 A321XLRs, with nine expected by 2026, to expand its international network.
- •Future deployments include existing routes like Istanbul and Denpasar (Bali), and new long-haul destinations across Europe and East Asia.
- •The A321XLR offers long-range capabilities with lower operating costs, enabling direct flights on thin, long-distance routes and improving fuel efficiency.
Why It Matters: IndiGo's new A321XLR aircraft enables significant long-haul expansion and new international routes.
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