On Tuesday, June 6, 2026, IndiGo announced that it was ceasing all direct flight operations between Manchester in the UK and India from August 31. This means that the direct flights from regions like Delhi and Mumbai to Manchester Airport will be stopped come September. This will cut off all direct air traffic from India to Manchester, significantly impacting passenger convenience. IndiGo, the largest airline in the country, released a statement clarifying the reasons for this move.
IndiGo To Stop Flights To Manchester From Aug 31
In a statement released by the airline, it explained that the suspension of this flight route is due to high operational costs amid the rising fuel prices and longer flight routes owing to the ongoing war waged on Iran by the US. Since the US started the war, Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices have skyrocketed. Owing to the closure of airdomes in the Middle East, flight routes have also become significantly longer, needing more fuel than ever.
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However, the statement also clarifies that this is a temporary move. This particular flight route was launched less than a year ago, and as per the officials of the airline, it received a massive positive response. This temporary move is only being paused due to the West Asia conflict.
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Fleet Changing And Other Details
In case you have booked a direct flight to Manchester after August, it is important that you check your flight status and ask for remuneration for this cancellation. In addition to suspending the flight route, IndiGo has also returned a plane.
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The airline had damp-leased a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Norse Atlantic Airways, specifically for this flight route. However, in order to cut costs, it will return this aircraft. In addition to this, IndiGo is slashing 12% to 15% of its domestic flights as the war has curtailed flight demand.
Summing Up
The closure of this flight route is owing to high operational costs due to the ongoing war that the US has waged against Iran. Even though IndiGo has clarified that it is a temporary move, the suspension of flights is a huge hit for passengers looking for direct flights to Manchester.
