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IndiGo Names Athens as First A321XLR Route With January 2026 Start

The long‑range jet anchors IndiGo’s Europe strategy using XLRs alongside damp‑leased 787s.

Overview

  • IndiGo expects to receive its first Airbus A321XLR by the end of 2025, paving the way for the Athens launch.
  • Six weekly nonstops are planned from early January 2026, with three flights each from Delhi and Mumbai, subject to regulatory approval.
  • The airline says it will be India’s first A321XLR operator and the only Indian carrier offering direct IndiaGreece services.
  • Athens becomes the fourth European point after Manchester, Amsterdam and London, which are being served with damp‑leased Boeing 787s.
  • IndiGo’s A321XLRs will feature a two‑class layout with 12 ‘IndiGo Stretch’ business seats and 183 in economy, leveraging the type’s range to open southern Europe links.