India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has announced a strategic alliance with Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic to significantly expand its long-haul international services to North America, Europe, and the UK. The new partnership allows IndiGo to sell flights under its own brand for select routes operated by partner airlines, enhancing connectivity from India to Amsterdam and Manchester starting July.
This move marks a major leap in IndiGo’s global ambitions, leveraging its vast domestic network in the world’s third-largest air travel market. The agreement builds on IndiGo’s existing codeshare arrangements with Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic, while introducing a new partnership with Delta. Delta, which has not operated flights to India since the pandemic, plans to resume direct routes, including a proposed nonstop service between Atlanta and Delhi, pending regulatory approval.
IndiGo is rapidly scaling its international capacity and fleet size. It recently confirmed the conversion of 30 Airbus A350 options into firm orders and aims to expand its fleet from over 400 aircraft today to 600 by 2030. Additionally, the carrier will lease six Boeing 787 wide-body jets from Norse Atlantic Airways by early 2026 to support global expansion amid delivery delays.
The announcement was made during the International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual summit, hosted by IndiGo in New Delhi. The airline's existing wet-lease agreement with Turkish Airlines is set to expire in August, following geopolitical tensions involving Turkey’s support for Pakistan.
With this multi-airline partnership, IndiGo strengthens its position as a global player, positioning itself for significant growth in the transatlantic and European aviation markets.


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