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IndiGo Makes Major Changes to European Flight Schedule in 2026
IndiGo, one of India’s leading airlines, has announced significant adjustments to its long-haul international flight network, including suspending services to Copenhagen, Denmark and reducing frequencies on flights to the United Kingdom, including Manchester and London Heathrow. These changes are designed to strengthen operational reliability and minimise disruptions for passengers amid ongoing external challenges.
The suspension and flight reductions are part of the airline’s interim strategy as it continues to rely on leased wide-body Boeing 787-9 aircraft while working toward longer-term fleet enhancements.
Suspension of Copenhagen Route
Temporary Pause From February 17
IndiGo will stop flying to Copenhagen from February 17, 2026, until further notice. This route had been part of the airline’s recent expansion into European destinations but is now being paused due to operational constraints that have affected the airline’s wide-body schedule stability.
The decision impacts both Mumbai–Copenhagen and Delhi–Copenhagen services, which have been part of the airline’s efforts to grow its presence in Scandinavia and beyond.
Reduced Flights to UK Destinations
Manchester Frequency Cuts
IndiGo is scaling back its Manchester services from five flights per week to four weekly flights starting February 7, 2026. The airline later plans to reduce this further to three weekly flights from February 19, 2026.
London Heathrow Adjustments
Services between Delhi and London Heathrow will also see a reduction — from five to four flights weekly — from February 9, 2026, as the airline works to balance schedules and reduce the impact of cascading delays caused by longer block times.
Why These Changes Are Happening
Operational and External Pressures
The airline has attributed these route adjustments to a mix of extended flight block times, busy global airspace, and increased airport congestion — factors that have made it more challenging to maintain consistent schedules across its long-haul network.
Many of these challenges are tied to long-haul operations using leased wide-body aircraft while IndiGo awaits the future introduction of Airbus A350-900 jets expected from 2028.
What It Means for Passengers
For travellers planning to fly between India and Europe this year:
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Routes such as Copenhagen will be unavailable until further notice.
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Fewer schedules to Manchester and London Heathrow may mean less flexibility in planning travel.
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Passengers booked on affected flights are typically offered rebooking options or refunds under airline policy.
These adjustments reflect broader challenges facing international carriers as they balance resource constraints with customer service expectations. Also Read:Economic Times
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