Overview
- The A321XLR arrived in Delhi on January 7, marking IndiGo’s first induction of the extra‑long‑range variant to drive international growth.
- IndiGo will operate three weekly services on Mumbai–Athens from January 23 and Delhi–Athens from January 24 using the new jet.
- Configured with 12 IndiGoStretch seats and 183 economy seats, the aircraft features RECARO seating, in‑seat power and a Bluebox digital entertainment platform with complimentary hot meals on the Athens routes.
- IndiGo has a firm order for 40 A321XLRs, with nine deliveries expected in 2026, and plans to deploy subsequent aircraft on routes including Istanbul and Denpasar.
- The carrier is expected to replace damp‑leased Boeing 777s on Istanbul services once leases expire around late February to early March, as regulators continue oversight following December’s disruptions.