New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- India's largest airline, IndiGo, announced on Friday that it will discontinue its wide-body operations effective October 25, 2026, and end its damp lease agreement-an arrangement where the lessor provides the aircraft, flight crew, and maintenance - with Norse Atlantic Airways effective October 31, 2026, citing geopolitical challenges. The carrier had entered into the agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for six Boeing 787-9 aircraft in early 2025 to start limited long-haul operations, fast-track learning, develop capabilities, and establish a brand presence ahead of its Airbus A350 operations. "Due to the challenging operating environment triggered by the ongoing geopoliticaltensions, IndiGo today announced that it will discontinue its wide-body operations effective October 25, 2026 and conclude its damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways effective October 31, 2026," the airline said in a statement. "The airline will temporarily discontinue its services toand from London Heathrow until such time that its A350-900s are delivered," IndiGo stated. Flights between Mumbai and Amsterdam currently operated with Norse will transition to IndiGo's Airbus A321XLR aircraft, effective October 25, 2026. IndiGo said the operating environment has changed considerably since the programme was announced, driven by a significant escalation in costs. "Airspace constraints, elevated fuel costs and currency pressures have impacted route efficiency, schedule integrity, connectivity and overall competitiveness. These factorshave created operational and economic challenges at a time when volatility across aviation markets has reduced industry-wide risk appetite, promptinga comprehensive review ofthe project and evaluation of possible alternative solutions," the statement by the airline said....