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- Passengers will face inconvenience, IndiGo will explore new international routes.
IndiGo News: Taking a major decision on Tuesday, Indigo Airline has announced that it will temporarily stop its flight services to Manchester, UK from 31 August 2026. The company has cited restrictions on international air routes and rising costs as the main reasons behind this step.
Direct flights were running from Delhi and Mumbai
At present IndiGo is operating direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Manchester, but after the closure of the service, flights will not be available on these routes. The company has also said that after the closure of the Manchester service, it will also return the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft leased from Norse Atlantic Airways. This aircraft was an important part of the airline’s international operations.
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Dreamliner aircraft will also be returned
The company has also said that after the closure of the Manchester service, it will also return the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft leased from Norse Atlantic Airways. This aircraft was an important part of the airline’s international operations. IndiGo had started flights to Manchester in July 2025, which was part of its international expansion plan, but this service could not continue for long due to rising costs and airspace restrictions.
passengers will be affected
Due to closure of Manchester flight, passengers will face inconvenience and will have to resort to alternative routes. This may affect the travel plans of passengers. IndiGo will now focus on its other international routes and plans to strengthen its network. The company may also consider new routes in the coming time. The decision also reflects the impact of rising costs and restrictions on the global civil aviation sector, which is affecting many airlines.