IndiGo further spreads wings with widebody aircraft on Delhi-Bangkok route

IndiGo will commence operations with its recently inducted widebody aircraft on the Delhi- Bangkok route.

In view of the growing demand for air travel, the induction of a temporarily leased Boeing B787- 9 widebody aircraft from Norse Atlantic comes ahead of IndiGo’s delivery of XLRs in FY2026 and A350s in 2027.

Taking the promise of ‘India by IndiGo’ further, the airline is proud to partner with iconic Indian brands, bringing the best of India to the world. This flight will feature IndiGoStretch and customers can enjoy specially curated meals by Oberoi Catering Services’ expert chefs, paired with exclusively designed beverages by Sula Vineyards, India’s homegrown brand. This collaboration marks the beginning of IndiGo’s journey to take forth India’s diverse and innovative brands to a global audience.

Announcing the development, Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo says, “As India’s aviation sector undergoes rapid transformation to keep pace with unprecedented growth in demand for travel, IndiGo is well-positioned to lead this expansion. The early induction of our wide body aircraft marks a significant milestone in our journey. Starting between Delhi and Bangkok, we intend to shift to Europe from mid-Summer. We are thrilled to introduce the comfort of IndiGoStretch on our regional international route, after the positive and encouraging feedback domestically. Our roots and fundamentals are Indian but increasingly, the world is where we operate. As a proud Indian brand IndiGo believes in great Indian brands supporting each other in going global. In line with our promise of India by IndiGo, we are committed to partnering with the best-in-class Indian brands such as the Oberoi Catering Services, Sula and others for extending premium services to IndiGoStretch customers.”

Earlier this year, IndiGo entered into a damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for a Boeing 787-9 aircraft. IndiGo will continue exploring opportunities to contract additional aircraft.

The wide-body aircraft boasts a spacious double-aisle design, featuring 56 IndiGoStretch seats in a comfortable 2x3x2 configuration, with an impressive 43-inch seat pitch. The economy class offers 282 seats in a 3x3x3 configuration, providing a generous 31-inch seat pitch for a relaxed travel experience.

In mid-November 2024, IndiGo introduced IndiGoStretch, a tailor-made business-class product designed for India’s busiest and most business-centric routes. On the Delhi-Bangkok route, IndiGoStretch customers enjoy complimentary benefits, including priority check-in, anytime boarding, advance seat selection, and zero convenience fee. They also receive an increased baggage allowance, with 30 kg for checked-in luggage and one cabin bag up to 12 kg.

Starting today, these flights will be available for bookings on IndiGo’s direct channels as well as aggregator websites.

Schedule: Starting March 01, 2025