Indigo takes advantage of its 18th anniversary to mark its entry into the " a new era ". On Monday, the Indian carrier announced the imminent arrival ofIndiGo Stretch. Deliveries will begin at the end of this year, and will continue until the end of 2025. The first line concerned will be the Delhi - Mumbai route, starting in mid-November.
The new Indigo Stretch business class will equip 45 A321neo aircraft. These will be fitted with 12 R5-type seats in a 2-2 configuration, while economy class will be equipped with 208 Recaro R2 seats. The manufacturer quotes a seat pitch of 38 inches.
" IndiGo is embarking on a new chapter in its incredible growth story with the introduction this year of a tailor-made business product on the country's busiest and busiest routes. "says Pieter Elbers. The CEO of IndiGo - and former boss of KLM - adds: " We are always proud to work with long-standing, world-renowned partners to deliver a product that really stands out. For our business product, the choice of RECARO's R5 headquarters is ideal to offer our customers a new business travel experience in India that meets the needs of a fast changing India and our customers. ".
Alongside this new business class, Pieter Elbers also announced the launch of a new frequent flyer programme, IndiGo BluChip, as well as an overhaul of the airline's website and mobile application.
