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IndiGo inducts second wide-body Boeing 777 aircraft

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New Delhi: IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, has inducted its second Boeing 777 aircraft, on damp lease, which will operate to and from the Mumbai-Istanbul route, from May 17.

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

Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, said, “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.”

Passengers can pre-book hot meals and purchase alcohol for in-flight consumption.

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 the 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.

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