The low-cost airline, IndiGo has joined hands with Delta Airlines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic to increase air connectivity from India to Europe and North America.
‘Airlines aim to meet rising demand for international travel’
According to PTI, the airline said in a release, “Linking dozens of cities in the US, Canada, Europe and India, the airlines aim to meet rising demand for international travel while setting new standards for connectivity and cooperation in global aviation.”
Tie-up was jointly announced
IndiGo has already announced to add 10 international destinations in the current fiscal ending March 2026. The tie-up was jointly announced by IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian, Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith and Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss in the national capital.
The low-cost airline said, “In IATA (International Air Transport Association), IndiGo announced that it would purchase another 30 Airbus A350 aircraft in addition to the 30 already in place.”
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‘Beginning of an exciting new chapter’
Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, said: “IndiGo has embarked on an ambitious journey to become a global airline by 2030. This partnership represents another important milestone to pursue commercial synergies, operational excellence and innovation. This announcement not only expands our relationship with Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic but also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as we welcome Delta Airlines as a valued partner.
‘Excited to start our long-haul expansion’
“We are particularly excited to start our long-haul expansion from this Summer and connect with our partners’ networks to provide greater access to Europe and North America. This strategic partnership enables a compelling combined customer proposition in the form of comprehensive intercontinental connectivity, seamless experience and great loyalty value. It also lays the groundwork for us to exchange best practices in areas of technology, operational excellence and service delivery,” the IndiGo CEO added.
‘Agreement is another example of our commitment’
Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, said, “This agreement is another example of our commitment to making travel more connected, more inclusive and more accessible. Combining our strengths with those of IndiGo, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic will enable us to offer unparalleled connectivity and convenience, ensuring that our customers enjoy the highest standards of service and reliability across the globe.”
