IndiGo to Have 14 A321 XLR Jets by End of 2027
IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh said the airline will have 14 A321 XLR planes by the end of 2027. He spoke at a conference in Delhi and said the focus will stay on short-haul flights. He also pointed to the airline's very efficient cost base.
Context
Context: IndiGo is India's largest airline by passengers, and the A321 XLR is a longer-range version of the Airbus A321 jet. Adding such planes lets airlines reach farther routes, while short-haul flying remains the bulk of the business.
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