New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- IndiGo has commenced direct flights between Delhi and Manchester on November 15, following the successful launch of its first-ever long-haul service connecting Mumbai and Manchester earlier this year, a press release from the airline said.

The 5x weekly flights on this route are operated using IndiGo's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft taken on damp lease from Norse Atlantic Airways. The aircraft features a two-class cabin configuration comprising 56 IndiGoStretch seats and 282 Economy Class seats, ensuring comfort and convenience for long-haul travel.

According to the press release, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) serves as one of India's leading global gateways, and this new service marks the sta...