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IndiGo inducts its second wide-body Boeing 777 aircraft which will operate on the Mumbai-Istanbul route

| @indiablooms | May 17, 2023, at 03:46 pm

Mumbai: Airline major IndiGo has inducted its second Boeing 777 aircraft, on damp lease, which will operate to and from Mumbai- Istanbul route, effective on Wednesday.

The Boeing 777 aircraft has the seating capacity of 400 passengers in a dual class configuration with 24 business and 376 economy class.

IndiGo has been operating its first wide-body- Boeing 777 aircraft on the Delhi- Istanbul route, which had started from February 1, 2023.

These aircraft have been introduced to cater to the rising demand for international travel from India.

Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said, “We are pleased to induct our second Boeing 777 aircraft on damp lease, which will operate on the Mumbai-Istanbul route. Through this addition, we are implementing our strategy and delivering on our promise to provide more convenient travel options for people looking to travel between India and Europe this summer. Istanbul being a key stop, is also connecting 33 European destinations via our codeshare connectivity. The new aircraft will not only increase capacity on the route but also help in keeping the fares affordable. We are continuously reassuring our customers by delivering on our commitment of being on-time, affordable, courteous, and providing a hassle-free connectivity across an unparalleled network.”

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