Airline stops flights to major UK airport due to 'escalating costs'

IndiGo has suspended its Manchester-India service, effective August 31, due to escalating operating costs and airspace restrictions. Senior VP Abhijit Dasgupta said longer flight times from airspace constraints and rising aviation fuel prices forced the pause, while foreign-exchange volatility added to the pressure on expenses. IndiGo will return one of its six leased Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to Norse Atlantic Airways, following an agreement last year to bolster Europe operations; all other long-haul routes remain on schedule. Affected passengers will be notified in advance and offered refunds or assistance in arranging alternative travel.