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IndiGo on February 4 announced changes to its long-haul flight network, including suspending Copenhagen services and reducing frequencies to Manchester and London Heathrow, to improve on-time performance and avoid passenger disruption. The airline said the revisions are aimed at strengthening operational reliability amid external constraints affecting its wide-body operations.
The airline said its Boeing 787-9 services have faced challenges due to changing airspace restrictions linked to geopolitical situations and congestion at Indian and overseas airports. These factors have increased flight durations and put pressure on schedules operated with six wide-body aircraft.
IndiGo will also reduce its Delhi–London Heathrow services from five flights a week to four flights a week from February 9 for the current winter schedule. The airline said some of these changes were earlier planned for the Summer Schedule 2026 but are being implemented earlier to protect network stability.
IndiGo said it is proactively reaching out to affected customers to offer alternate flights or refunds and compensation as per applicable rules.
The airline said its wide-body operations began in March 2025 through a damp lease of six Boeing 787-9 aircraft from Norse Atlantic Airways, ahead of the planned induction of its own A350-900 aircraft in early 2028. IndiGo said it will continue to monitor external developments and adjust its network to maintain service reliability.
The airline said its Boeing 787-9 services have faced challenges due to changing airspace restrictions linked to geopolitical situations and congestion at Indian and overseas airports. These factors have increased flight durations and put pressure on schedules operated with six wide-body aircraft.
Copenhagen suspended, UK services reduced
From February 17, 2026, IndiGo will suspend flights to and from Copenhagen until further notice. Services between Delhi and Manchester will be reduced from five flights a week to four from February 7, and further to three flights a week from February 19. This will bring total weekly connectivity to and from Manchester down from nine to seven flights.IndiGo will also reduce its Delhi–London Heathrow services from five flights a week to four flights a week from February 9 for the current winter schedule. The airline said some of these changes were earlier planned for the Summer Schedule 2026 but are being implemented earlier to protect network stability.
Revised Manchester flight schedule
The airline has adjusted days of operation for flights between Mumbai, Delhi and Manchester, effective February 19, 2026.| Sector | Flight No. | Days of Operation | Departure | Arrival |
| Delhi – Manchester | 6E 0033 | Monday, Thursday, Sunday | 03:05 | 09:15 |
| Manchester – Delhi | 6E 0034 | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | 11:15 | 03:45 (+1) |
| Mumbai – Manchester | 6E 0031 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday | 03:55 | 09:15 |
| Manchester – Mumbai | 6E 0032 | Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday | 11:40 | 03:10 (+1) |
London Heathrow flights cut to four weekly
From February 9, 2026, Delhi–London Heathrow services will operate four times a week.| Sector | Flight No. | Days of Operation | Departure | Arrival |
| Delhi – London Heathrow | 6E 0003 | Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 09:40 | 14:55 |
| London Heathrow – Delhi | 6E 0004 | Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 17:15 | 08:15 (+1) |
IndiGo said it is proactively reaching out to affected customers to offer alternate flights or refunds and compensation as per applicable rules.
The airline said its wide-body operations began in March 2025 through a damp lease of six Boeing 787-9 aircraft from Norse Atlantic Airways, ahead of the planned induction of its own A350-900 aircraft in early 2028. IndiGo said it will continue to monitor external developments and adjust its network to maintain service reliability.
