IndiGo to deploy wide-body aircraft with business class on Delhi-Bangkok route

India biggest carrier IndiGo will deploy its newly inducted wide-body aircraft on the Delhi-Bangkok route, effective March 1, 2025.

This will be IndiGo's first international flight equipped with the airline's new business class, IndiGo Stretch, which made its debut on domestic routes in November last year.

IndiGo Stretch cabin features 12 seats in a 2-2 configuration, offering more space. The seats come with a six-way adjustable headrest with neck support, 5 inch deep recline, an electronic device holder, a 60-watt USB-Type C power supply, and a three-pin universal power outlet.

This comes weeks after IndiGo entered into damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for a Boeing 787-9 aircraft. IndiGo said will continue exploring opportunities to contract additional aircraft.

In order to meet the rising air travel demand, the airline leased a Boeing B787- 9 wide-body aircraft from Norse. “In view of the growing demand for air travel, the induction of a temporarily leased Boeing B787- 9 wide body aircraft from Norse Atlantic comes ahead of IndiGo’s delivery of XLRs in FY2026 and A350s in 2027,” the airline said.

Speaking on the expansion plans, Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo said, “As India's aviation sector undergoes rapid transformation to keep pace with unprecedented growth in demand for travel, IndiGo is well-positioned to lead this expansion. The early induction of our wide body aircraft marks a significant milestone in our journey. Starting between Delhi and Bangkok, we intend to shift to Europe from mid-Summer.”

Highlighting the significance of IndiGoStretch introduction on the international route, Elbers remarked, “We are thrilled to introduce the comfort of IndiGoStretch on our regional international route, after the positive and encouraging feedback domestically. Our roots and fundamentals are Indian but increasingly, the world is where we operate. As a proud Indian brand IndiGo believes in great Indian brands supporting each other in going global. In line with our promise of India by IndiGo, we are committed to partner with the best-in-class Indian brands such as the Oberoi Catering Services, Sula and others for extending premium services to IndiGoStretch customers.”

Business flyers will also enjoy a host of benefits such as no convenience fee, curated vegetarian meal box from Oberoi Catering Services, beverages, and advance seat selection at no additional charge along with priority check-in and anytime boarding.

IndiGo operator InterGlobe Aviation reported an 18% year-on-year fall in net profit at ₹2,449 crore for the quarter ende December 31, 2024, compared with ₹2,998 crore during the same quarter last year.