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IndiGo Sets Daily MumbaiHeathrow Nonstop From Oct. 26 Using Leased 787-9s

Leased Boeing 787-9s give IndiGo a fast route into Heathrow during its long-haul expansion.

Overview

  • Flights will be operated on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners damp or wet leased from Norse Atlantic, offering Economy and the paid IndiGoStretch cabin.
  • London Heathrow becomes IndiGo’s 45th international destination and 138th overall in its network.
  • The move follows July launches to Manchester and Amsterdam, with Copenhagen services beginning October 8 and Athens slated for early January 2026.
  • Industry reports say IndiGo has leased takeoff and landing slots from Virgin Atlantic to access the highly constrained Heathrow airport.
  • IndiGo is tailoring long‑haul service with complimentary hot meals on Europe and UK routes and is leaning on new codeshares with Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and Air FranceKLM for onward connectivity.