NSEPress Release31 Jul 2026 · 31 Jul 2026, 09:11 pm
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InterGlobe Aviation Limited · INDIGO
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InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) announced that it will discontinue its wide-body operations effective 25 October 2026 and conclude its damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways. The airline will temporarily discontinue its services to and from London Heathrow until such time that its A350-900s are delivered. IndiGo will work closely with affected customers to offer suitable alternatives, including alternate travel arrangements and refunds, as applicable, ensuring a smooth transition.
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July 31, 2026 IGAL/SECT/7-26/22
To T o
National Stock Exchange of India Limited BSE Limited
Exchange Plaza, C - 1, Block G Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers
Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra - (E) Dalal Street
Mumbai - 400 051 Mumbai - 400 001
Symbol: INDIGO Scrip Code: 539448
Subject: Disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘SEBI LODR Regulations’)
Dear Sir / Madam,
In compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations, please find enclosed a copy of
the Press Release titled ‘IndiGo to conclude wide-body damp lease operations with Norse
Atlantic Airways effective 25 October 2026; Reaffirms long-term long-haul growth strategy’.
This disclosure is also being made available on the Company’s website at www.goindigo.in .
This is for your information and record.
Thanking you,
For InterGlobe Aviation Limited
Neerja Sharma
Company Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer
Encl: a/a
InterGlobe Aviation Limited
Registered Office: Upper Ground Floor, Thapar House, Gate No. 2, Western Wing, 124 Janpath, New Delhi – 110 001, India. M +91 9650098905,
F + 91 11 43513200 Email: corporate@goindigo.in
Corporate Office: Emaar Capital Tower-II, Sector-26, Sikanderpur Ghosi, MG Road, Gurugram-122002, Haryana, India. T +91 124 435 2500.
CIN no.: L62100DL2004PLC129768
IndiGo to conclude wide-body damp lease operations with Norse Atlantic Airways
effective 25 October 2026; Reaffirms long-term long-haul growth strategy
National, 31 July 2026: Due to the challenging operating environment triggered by the ongoing geopolitical
tensions, IndiGo today announced that it will discontinue its wide-body operations effective 25 October
2026 and conclude its damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways effective 31 October 2026. IndiGo
flights between Mumbai and Amsterdam will be transitioned to be operated using its Airbus A321XLR,
effective 25 October 2026. The airline will temporarily discontinue its services to and from London
Heathrow until such time that its A350-900s are delivered.
With the objective of starting limited long-haul operations to fast-track learning, develop capabilities, and
establish brand presence in preparation for its Airbus A350 operations, IndiGo entered into a damp lease
agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for six Boeing 787-9 aircraft in early 2025. This enabled IndiGo to
commence services to markets in the UK and Europe, while accelerating the development of the
operational capabilities, commercial expertise and customer insights required to support its future
widebody ambitions. Over this period, the airline has been able to build critical competencies across long-
haul network planning, customer experience, crew operations, maintenance, airport handling, revenue
management, and international partnerships.
The operating environment, however, has changed considerably since the programme was announced,
with significant escalation in costs. Airspace constraints, elevated fuel costs and currency pressures have
impacted route efficiency, schedule integrity, connectivity and overall competitiveness. These factors have
created operational and economic challenges at a time when volatility across aviation markets has reduced
industry-wide risk appetite, prompting a comprehensive review of the project and evaluation of possible
alternative solutions.
Abhijit Dasgupta, SVP, Planning and Revenue Management, IndiGo said, “The global aviation industry
continues to navigate ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, necessitating a prudent deployment of resources
in the short term while preserving long-term strategic objectives. This project was never solely about
serving specific routes but laying the foundation for our long-haul operations in future. The invaluable
operational learnings and strong customer response during this journey have strengthened our conviction
in our long-term international strategy. As we enter the next phase of our growth, we remain firmly
committed to expanding our global footprint across key mid and long-haul markets. We will continue to
strengthen our European network through services using the Airbus A321XLR, while maintaining internal
momentum to prepare for our own widebody services in line with our long-term international ambitions.
We extend our appreciation to Norse Atlantic Airways for its valued partnership, and to our customers,
employees and partners whose trust, commitment and support have been central to this journey.”
The airline will work closely with affected customers to offer suitable alternatives, including alternate travel
arrangements and refunds, as applicable, ensuring a smooth transition.
About IndiGo
IndiGo is India’s preferred and amongst the fastest growing carriers in the world. IndiGo has a simple philosophy: offer
fares that are affordable, flights that are on time, and provide a courteous and hassle-free travel experience across its
unparalleled network. With its fleet of 430+ aircraft, the airline operates nearly 2200 daily flights, connecting 95+
domestic and 40+ international destinations, and welcomed more than 123 million customers in FY26. IndiGo was
named the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ by Skytrax at the World Airline Awards 2025 and the sixth Most
Punctual Airline in Asia-Pacific in 2025 by the global aviation analytics firm, Cirium.
For more information, please visit http://www.goindigo.in/ or download our mobile app.
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