IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic on Sunday announced a new partnership aimed at expanding air connectivity between India, Europe and North America. The announcement was made jointly by the CEOs of all four airlines.
The collaboration is positioned to link dozens of cities across the United States, Canada, Europe and India. It is designed to address the growing demand for international travel from India while building a platform for wider global aviation cooperation.
The new alliance seeks to integrate IndiGo’s domestic reach with Delta’s network in North America, Air France-KLM’s European and transatlantic operations, and Virgin Atlantic’s UK and transatlantic routes.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, is currently expanding its international footprint and is scheduled to launch services to 10 new overseas destinations by the end of the current fiscal year. The airline has been in partnership with Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic since 2022.
Delta Air Lines, which had earlier suspended flights to India, confirmed its intention to resume services in the coming years. The airline is planning direct flights between Atlanta and Delhi, pending regulatory approvals.
Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, said the airline is moving toward becoming a global player by 2030. He called the new partnership a key step in expanding long-haul operations and accessing markets in Europe and North America. He added that the alliance would help streamline customer experience, boost loyalty programmes, and promote knowledge-sharing in technology and operations.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the agreement reflects a broader aim of creating a more connected and accessible travel network. He underlined Delta’s commitment to restarting direct India services as part of the new collaboration.