IndiGo, Delta, Air France-KLM And Virgin Atlantic Forge Global Partnership To Boost India-Europe-North America Connectivity

IndiGo, Delta, Air France-KLM And Virgin Atlantic Forge Global Partnership To Boost India-Europe-North America Connectivity |

IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic announced plans to build an industry-leading partnership connecting India with Europe and North America, with ambitions to grow to a global scale. Linking dozens of cities in the United States, Canada, Europe and India, the airlines aim to meet rising demand for international travel while setting new standards for connectivity and cooperation in global aviation.

IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic signed a memorandum of understanding on Sunday to link the fast-growing Indian economy with North America and Europe. The latest collaboration aims to link IndiGo’s domestic network with Delta’s strength in North America and the transatlantic, the reach of Air France-KLM in Europe and North America, and the U.K. and transatlantic presence of Virgin Atlantic. The latest partnership is said to offer broader access, smoother journeys, and a more consistent experience to travellers across continents. 

Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, said: “This announcement not only expands our relationship with Air France–KLM and Virgin Atlantic but also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as we welcome Delta Airlines as a valued partner.  We are particularly excited to start our long-haul expansion from this Summer and connect with our partners’ networks to provide greater access to Europe and North America. This strategic partnership enables a compelling combined customer proposition in the form of comprehensive intercontinental connectivity, seamless experience and great loyalty value.”

IndiGo has had partnerships with Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic and with Air France-KLM since 2022. Since then, Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic customers have had access to more than 30 IndiGo points in India.

After commercial contracts and regulatory procedures are completed to allow IndiGo to sell partner flights as its own under its own 6E marketing codes, IndiGo customers will be able to book onward travel on select flights operated by its international partners, making it easier to reach destinations across Europe and North America. These include KLM flights from Amsterdam to 30 points within Europe, Delta and KLM flights from Amsterdam to the United States and Canada as well as Virgin Atlantic flights from Manchester to the United States.

IndiGo has previously announced that it will enhance its fleet of damp leased B787 to six aircraft later this year and has in place a long-term firm order of 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, with options for 70 more. As these aircraft join IndiGo’s fleet, the airline’s long-haul expansion will enable further and deeper cooperation between IndiGo and Delta, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic in the future.

KLM’s recently announced new route connecting Amsterdam with Hyderabad offers further opportunity for cooperation with IndiGo. With the route’s launch in September 2025, Air France-KLM will begin selling IndiGo flights to 24 destinations beyond Hyderabad. Delta, meanwhile, plans to resume services to India with nonstop flights between Atlanta and Delhi, subject to government approval. The service start date will be announced later. 

Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic, said: “In our 25th year of flying to India, we’re delighted to build on our joint venture. As IndiGo starts long haul operations, we’ll connect four of the world’s largest economies, enhancing the travel experience for our guests, from greater connectivity and optimized flight times to loyalty benefits.”

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