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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
IndiGo debuts direct Mumbai-Amsterdam flights: Eyes leisure, business & student travel; check flight schedule
IndiGo Indian airline IndiGo has launched direct flight services between Mumbai and Amsterdam. The new route, announced on Wednesday, marks the airline's second major long-haul launch in two days, following the start of Mumbai-Manchester flights. 'This route will not only enhance connectivity for leisure, business, and student travellers, but also deepen the thriving partnership between India and the Netherlands, culturally, economically, and diplomatically," said IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers as per PTI. The Mumbai-Amsterdam route is part of IndiGo's broader effort to grow its long-haul network and make international travel more affordable and accessible for Indian travelers. The Gurugram-based airline, which currently operates over 400 aircraft and flies to more than 40 international destinations, plans to introduce direct flights to London, Athens, and eight other international cities during the current financial year. Flight Schedule of the latest route: Flight No Origin Destination Destination Frequency Departure Arrival 6E 0021 Mumbai Amsterdam Wed, Fri, Sun 2-Jul-25 5.20 11.00 6E 0022 Amsterdam Mumbai Mon, Wed, Fri 2-Jul-25 14.00 2.25 *All timings are in local time zones. All that passengers need to know about the Mumbai-Amsterdam flight The Mumbai-Amsterdam service will operate three times a week using IndiGo's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The aircraft includes 56 IndiGoStretch seats arranged in a comfortable 2x3x2 layout, offering a spacious 43-inch seat pitch. In economy class, there are 282 seats in a 3x3x3 configuration, each providing a generous 31-inch seat pitch to ensure a comfortable journey. The airline has entered into a damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways to add six wide-body Boeing 787-9 aircraft to its fleet by 2026. Looking ahead, the airline's long-haul fleet will be further strengthened by the arrival of Airbus A321XLRs later this year and Airbus A350-900s from 2027. IndiGo said that passengers flying to or from Amsterdam will also benefit from seamless onward connections across its domestic network of over 90 Indian cities. Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, one of the busiest in the world, serves as a key hub for European travel, offering enhanced connectivity to destinations across Europe, North America, and Canada. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now


Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor: Government grounds flights at 28 airports till May 15
IndiGo Indian armed forces Operation Sindoor After Pakistan attempted to attack multiple cities in Northern India using drones, the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Friday extended the closure of 28 airports across the country until 15 May morning from 10 May.A senior government official confirmed that after a meeting with other stakeholders, the decision has been taken and airlines and airport authorities have been informed about their statement, Indigo Airlines mentioned that per the latest directives from the relevant authorities, all flights to and from the following destinations will remain cancelled until 5:29 am on May 15 due to temporary airport Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Bikaner, Rajkot, Jodhpur, and Kishangarh airports will be closed until May 15.'These precautionary measures have been instituted with your safety and security as our highest priority. We remain fully committed to providing unwavering support while navigating this situation together,' reads the India also issued a travel advisory for the a social media post on X, they wrote, 'Following a notification from aviation authorities on continued closure of multiple airports in India, Air India flights to and from the following stations - Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Bhuj, Jamnagar and Rajkot - are being cancelled till 0529 hrs IST on 15 May, pending further updates. Customers holding valid tickets for travel during this period will be offered a one-time waiver on rescheduling charges or a full refund for cancellations.'Meanwhile, in a major escalation along India's western front, the Pakistani army carried out multiple airspace violations and drone intrusions on the night of May 7 and 8, targeting Indian military a press briefing on Friday, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi revealed that 300 to 400 drones were deployed across 36 locations, with several being shot down by Indian forces using both kinetic and non-kinetic methods. Initial investigations suggest the drones were Turkish-made Asisguard Songar Sofiya Qureshi said, 'On the night of May 7 and 8, the Pakistani army violated Indian airspace several times over the entire western border to target military infrastructure. Not only this, the Pakistani army also fired heavy-calibre weapons along the Line of Control. Around 300 to 400 drones were used to attempt infiltration.'She added, 'Theshot down many of these drones using kinetic and non-kinetic means. The possible purpose of such large-scale aerial intrusions was to test air defence systems and collect intelligence. Forensic investigation of the wreckage of the drones is being done. Initial reports suggest that they are Turkish Asisguard Songar drones...'Escalating its tensions with India, Pakistan targeted Jammu using Hamas-style missiles to target multiple areas on Thursday, defence sources sources said the attack resembled a Hamas-style operation in Israel, where multiple cheap rockets were used to target attempted retaliation came in the wake of India's, where the Indian armed forces targeted nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on operation was a direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.