An airline has decided to discontinue two significant routes from London Heathrow this fall, despite introducing them less than a year ago. IndiGo, the budget airline, announced the termination of flights between London Heathrow and India due to challenging operational conditions stemming from ongoing geopolitical tensions, escalating fuel expenses, and airspace limitations. The airline will return leased aircraft from Norse Atlantic Airways when the service ends on October 25.
IndiGo had been operating direct flights to Delhi and Mumbai from London Heathrow, but these routes will no longer be in service. The carrier, India’s largest airline, assured it would assist affected passengers by providing suitable alternatives, refunds, or alternative travel arrangements. Plans are in place to resume operations between India and Heathrow once the airline receives new Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
Additionally, IndiGo intends to halt other routes from Manchester Airport, with these changes taking effect later this month. The Mumbai and Delhi routes, which commenced in July 2025, will cease operations temporarily on August 31. Known for offering economical travel between the UK and India, IndiGo provides affordable one-way flights such as Manchester to Mumbai starting at £290.
While IndiGo faces these route cancellations, several other airlines will continue to offer flights between UK airports and the two Indian cities. The airline’s new leader, Willie Walsh, a former Irish pilot and aviation expert, assumed the role following a scheduling crisis in 2025. Last year, IndiGo encountered significant flight cancellations due to unforeseen government regulations on pilot rosters, leading to the resignation of the former CEO, Pieter Elbers.
