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IndiGo to Suspend Manchester Flights on Airspace Constraints, Rising Costs

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IndiGo, operated by InterGlobe Aviation (NSE:INDIGO, BOM:539448), said it will discontinue flight operations to and from Manchester effective Aug. 31, citing prolonged airspace restrictions, longer flight times, and higher operating costs, according to a filing with the Indian bourses.

Shares of the company fell over 1% in Wednesday's trade.

The airline attributed the move to industry-wide challenges, including geopolitical developments in the Middle East, higher aviation fuel costs, airspace constraints and foreign exchange volatility.

Following the decision, the airline said it plans to return one of the six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft leased from Norse Atlantic Airways.

IndiGo said its remaining long-haul international services will continue as scheduled.

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