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IndiGo Takes Delivery of India’s First A321XLR, Sets Athens Launch for Late January

The long‑range jet extends IndiGo’s reach into Europe under DGCA lease limits pushing a shift from damp‑leased wide‑bodies.

Overview

  • The aircraft arrived in Delhi on January 7, making IndiGo the first Indian operator of the Airbus A321XLR.
  • Three‑weekly non‑stops will begin from Mumbai to Athens on January 23 and from Delhi to Athens on January 24.
  • IndiGo plans to transition Delhi and Mumbai flights to Istanbul to the XLR as the DGCA has limited extensions of its damp‑leased Turkish Boeing 777s to the end of February.
  • The airline has a firm order for 40 A321XLRs, with nine due in 2026 for deployment on existing routes such as Istanbul and Denpasar and for new destinations in Europe and East Asia.
  • The 195‑seat dual‑class cabin features 12 IndiGoStretch recliners and 183 economy seats with RECARO seating, in‑seat power, Bluebox streaming entertainment, and complimentary hot meals on Athens flights.