IndiGo, India’s leading carrier has inducted its second Boeing 777 aircraft, on a damp lease, which will operate to and from Mumbai- Istanbul route, effective today, May 17, 2023. The Boeing 777 aircraft has a seating capacity of 400 passengers in a dual-class configuration with 24 business and 376 economy classes. IndiGo has been operating its first wide-body- Boeing 777 aircraft on the Delhi- Istanbul route, which started on February 01, 2023. These aircraft have been introduced to cater to the rising demand for international travel from India.
Mr. 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 is a key stop and 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 to being on-time, affordable, courteous, and providing hassle-free connectivity across an unparalleled network.”
The customers can pre-book hot meals and purchase alcohol for in-flight consumption. They can pre-book Jain meals, Veg, or Non-Veg hot meals as per preference, and choice of buying blankets and pillows as well as amenity kits on the flight. The hot-meals menu available to the customer on Mumbai-Istanbul-Mumbai will include Tomato Cheese Omelette with Potato Wedges and Veg Cutlet; Aloo Rasmissa with Palak Poori, Corn and Peas Cutlet; Chana masala with Lachha paratha and Stuffed tomato; Chicken tikka masala with Basmati rice saffron and Black lentils and more such options.
Through its codeshare arrangement with Turkish Airlines, IndiGo has been adding connections to European destinations over the last few months. These codeshare connections provide access to countries including Bulgaria, Spain, the Netherlands, Greece, Belgium, Hungary, Denmark, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, Malta, France, the Czech Republic, Israel, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, and Edinburgh.