The New IndiGo B777-300ER! | Mumbai - Istanbul | IndiGo Economy Class| B777-300ER | Trip Report

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  • čas přidán 12. 07. 2023
  • Hello everyone and welcome to one of the first IndiGo B777-300ER video’s!
    Many have been waiting impatiently for IndiGo to start long haul flying and the day has finally come 😃
    The IndiGo B777-300ER still has the interior of the previous operator of this aircraft Azur Air. Prior to that the aircraft was flying under the Emirates colors from 2007 to 2019 as A6-EBX.
    The plane has a staggering 531 seats on board, so one of the highest densities in the world!
    This flight is a joint operation with Turkish Airlines, who is also wet leasing the plane to IndiGo.
    The tickets are sold both at the TK and IndiGo websites so there is a lot of confusion for the TK passengers as they suffer a product downgrade. If you don’t need the fine print you wouldn’t know. So that is something that has to be worked on.
    It also seems that TK passengers are served a hot meal while IndiGo ones have to pay and those meals are unavailable.
    I still need to properly confirm this but the operation is unclear to me.
    There is a single row of 7 Business Class seats but it was unavailable for IndiGo passengers to purchase, only on the TK website.
    Come fly with me and see for yourself if you understand any of it and if you like the experience 😅
    Have a lot of fun!
    Enjoy!
    Today we are showcasing you the following flight:
    From: Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, India
    To: Istanbul International Airport, Türkiye
    Flight Number: 6E 017
    Aircraft Type: Boeing B777-300ER
    Registration: TC-LKE
    Flight Time: 06:09
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    Feel free to leave a comment with your opinion and feedback.
    Have a nice one!
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Komentáře • 800

  • @skilz9525
    @skilz9525 Před 11 měsíci +69

    The quality of ur videos are up to the mark I personally have never seen such realistic aviation footage captured by anyone and the amount of details u put are also very helpful...subbed ❤

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci +4

      Welcome to the club! And thanks a lot for the lovely comment. Enjoy the rest of the content. Made by an avgeek for fellow avgeeks ✈️

  • @vsinhji1
    @vsinhji1 Před 11 měsíci +13

    I really liked your video …. Being a pilot my self … it was wonderful and respectful to all of us .. and you got the best parts… you gave your views and all valid .. please make more

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thanks for writing! Respect to your job. Whatever I learn from you guys I like to share here. Much more to come, have a nice one!

  • @sandythemonk
    @sandythemonk Před 11 měsíci +28

    I flew from Istanbul to Mumbai on 13 July. What a pleasant flight! Didn't feel like it was a 16 year old plane. Silent engines and smooth take-off and landing. We arrived 20 minutes ahead of scheduled time in Mumbai. Will definitely fly again with these people. By the way I was offered seat 25A at the window, next to the left engine cowling.

    • @theacechip
      @theacechip Před 11 měsíci +3

      Silent engines, GE 90 115Bs ? I dont think so.Not ear shattering, but not whisper quiet either.

  • @SS-hd5km
    @SS-hd5km Před 11 měsíci +31

    A week back I was searching for a vlog to see how is Indigo’s B777 found nothing. So I was very happy to see your vlog today. Very good trip report and your captions are very informative. The amount of details you mentioned are amazing and also as I love plane spotting I liked all the flight details you put up. I m sure lot of hard work hours go into it as you have to make note of the aircraft types and the origin/destination details to put up in the video. 👍🏾 Coming back to the Indigo B777 I feel if the interiors are with the original 6E seats it will look good as they have re painted the aircraft they should also install their seats. Currently it looks confusing. Indigo is known for their low cost model so they should stick to it even in their B777 but offer lower fares. With these high fares it does not seem worth it to take this flight as I can get a ME airline flight for a lesser price at full service. As I stay in Chennai all flights are 1 stop and if Indigo is charging a premium doesn’t make sense. It’s almost $500 RT not worth it at all for the low cost model. If it’s $250 I ll fly indigo to IST.

    • @shan2fly993
      @shan2fly993 Před 7 měsíci

      Same situation for Bengaluru as well. Was about to book IndiGo until I saw what they offer for the price. Etihad didn’t have a big price difference at that point and I went with them instead. Instead of nonsense like changing terminals in Mumbai at the middle of the night, it was better to take an overseas layover for this one. Just my thoughts.

  • @truesyner2009
    @truesyner2009 Před 11 měsíci +85

    IndiGo really just buy their own widebodies at this point and operate them on longer routes with better services like WiFi, IFE, Complimentary meals etc. I would love to see an Indian registered IndiGo 777 or an A330neo as no airline here operates it. Its highly underrated.

    • @prakhargupta5676
      @prakhargupta5676 Před 11 měsíci +10

      air india operates 15+ 777s here buddy

    • @truesyner2009
      @truesyner2009 Před 11 měsíci +5

      @@prakhargupta5676 "IndiGo 777" plus I meant no one operates A330neo in India.

    • @Ghytarer
      @Ghytarer Před 10 měsíci +3

      Long haul will just kill an airline

    • @truesyner2009
      @truesyner2009 Před 10 měsíci

      @@Ghytarer vistara isnt bankrupt

    • @shahbaazahmed009
      @shahbaazahmed009 Před 10 měsíci +2

      It's on Leased from the Turkish Airlines

  • @matthewhung212
    @matthewhung212 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I like your video especially highlighting some of the facts about B777, instead of the standard going thru the seat layout and food etc. Keep up the good work mate!

  • @moldytexas
    @moldytexas Před 11 měsíci +24

    I come for the flight reviews, stay for the technical details haha! Amazing video as always, I've been waiting to see how the new B777 experience from Indigo feels like.
    I've flown 6E umpteen number of times in the domestic sector (will be flying international with them in just 3 months) and I've always loved the brand. Never had any weird crew encounters, my only ever uncomfortable experiences in Indigo could be the fellow passengers lol. Most 6E flights I've taken reach well before time, and I absolutely LOVE that. My only quip with the airline would be the food, but then again, what more can you expect for the price. Coincidentally, your choice of cup noodles and Coke zero is literally my staple every time!

  • @rahulmax12
    @rahulmax12 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Didn’t imagine his video would be so so DETAILED !...
    Lovely .. and great info too.

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed the details.I know I blabber a lot but I always wanted to know it all!
      Thanks for writing 😃

  • @subtozazoom
    @subtozazoom Před 11 měsíci +5

    I was waiting for this since ages! Thanks for uploading this Alex!!

  • @colinrenfrew48
    @colinrenfrew48 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Excellent video……and a really unique route for Indigo. Nice one!

  • @nandhaa410
    @nandhaa410 Před 11 měsíci +18

    787-9 would be an ideal aircraft for them with around 400 eco + some premium eco seats. Even though they wanted to be a feeder for TY on North American routes but filling those 532 seats with no food or IFE or WIFI would be a struggle. I think Indians are now willing to pay a little extra for premium products.

    • @surpotel8016
      @surpotel8016 Před 5 měsíci

      This Indigo flight is for cheap Indians. I will never go even if offered a free ticket

  • @gokulsnair9930
    @gokulsnair9930 Před 11 měsíci +14

    Such a nice aircraft, loved the trails in a colourful way. As you said it's testing the water. As an Avgeek I would like to travel on that 777 besides the services, It was a nice report alex😊.

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci +1

      From an avgeek perspective it’s very interesting indeed. I enjoyed each moment. But yes, to fly for comfort and quality reasons not really..
      Thanks a lot for watching and writing!

  • @judefernandez827
    @judefernandez827 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Very comprehensive and detailed video explaining all the technical details . Love it and cheers from Australia .

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for writing and regards from Dubai 🇦🇪

  • @yash2285
    @yash2285 Před 11 měsíci

    Amazing video, I just booked myself and my family for my first international trip and it's the A380-800 on EK 501. Can't wait 😍😍😍😍

  • @PocoyoCrying3456
    @PocoyoCrying3456 Před měsícem

    Thank you very much. I watched so many flight videos over Istanbul. But you beat them all. Your video is so awesome thank you

  • @Hasan-E-qe2xx
    @Hasan-E-qe2xx Před 11 měsíci +72

    Nice video as always! Still hard to believe that Boeings in Indigo colours do exist.I do feel that 777 is too big for IndiGo for the test purpose.They could've gone for A330s at first and afterwards take decision whether to stick with them or not.

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci +19

      Waaaaay too many seats. That’s very hard to do so. Imagine that not even Emirates as the world’s biggest international airline fills that many seats on a B777. It’s just hard.
      I agree with you, an A330 would have been more then enough.. Although with this load the flight would still have been empty with an A330 too.

    • @jirehla-ab1671
      @jirehla-ab1671 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@TheLayoverAviationHow abt a321s though?

    • @theacechip
      @theacechip Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@TheLayoverAviation Not to mention easier crew interoperability with the A32x series already in plenty.

    • @kadsic
      @kadsic Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@jirehla-ab1671indigo already has a321s for 45min-5hour flights. It would be odd for an a321 on a flight this long.

    • @parimal7528
      @parimal7528 Před 11 měsíci +3

      This B777 has been leased for Turkish airlines & not from aircraft leasing company, so they took what is available. If they place order, it will most likely be A330NEO.

  • @leonhales1064
    @leonhales1064 Před 11 měsíci +4

    You're my favourite youtuber now, not going to lie you're contect is so entertaining i could watch for hours and I do. leaving from mru - dubai on an EK - A380 then a EK - B777 to newcastle tomorrow. Wish me luck!

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      So sweet of you, thanks a lot!!!
      What a great trip that sounds like. I’ve been to Mauritius plenty of times with Emirates and to Newcastle only once. It is however one of the coolest flights on EK as it is usually on the high density 2 class B777-300ER and the runway there is the shortest that EK operates to, so have a lot of fun!
      If it is a 2 class aircraft there are some seats in front of the engine, where the business class usually is at.
      Have fun!

  • @roshanjha6347
    @roshanjha6347 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Have been trying to find a trip report video of the indigo 777 for the last month. Finally!! Thank you so much

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I think it’s the first one. I wasn’t able to find one either.
      Thanks for watching!

  • @BRTripReport
    @BRTripReport Před 11 měsíci +1

    500+ seats! Wow! Great video, thanks for sharing.

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      Amongst the most on a B777 in the world!
      A thanks to you for watching!

  • @maitreyabhattacharya
    @maitreyabhattacharya Před 11 měsíci +4

    Fantastic video! This is the first is the first ever video of the Indigo 777-300ER on youtube. I am 100% sure that this video will help you add many subscribers and accumulate many views. I have flown Indigo nearly 50 times and have never experienced a rude crew member. However, I always find Indigo crew to be really unprofessional and super-slow. Maybe that is due to the poor quality of training. However, sometimes i have found very nice Indigo crew and had memorable experiences with them. Looking forward to the next video1

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci +4

      I wanted to fly this so bad and be the first as I also didn’t find any! So I rushed to fly it, edit and publish it 😊
      Look, I know they fly a lot.. And I know it isn’t fun to work for low cost carriers vs some of the better carriers with better conditions, but a customer shouldn’t be paying for that..
      I know you “get what you pay for” but that doesn’t mean you should roll eyes at a simple request of mine… anyway, I don’t mind. Each experience and airline is different. For this amount of money I recommend to forget IndiGo and try someone else.
      I hope you keep experiencing enjoyable moments with them!! Thanks for writing!

  • @lynnc9191
    @lynnc9191 Před měsícem +2

    That AIR INDIA VT-ESO at 6.12 was the one I had worked on during my Internship there in 2019 . Memories 🌟

  • @sanjaypendse942
    @sanjaypendse942 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Your videos are always fun as there is lots of technical info that we avgeeks love so thanks for those expert notes♥. This video was equally fun, so much of minute details as this 6E/TK aircraft itself is a confusing propsition and thanks to you, the travelling on it equally looked confusing, no i shall never travel n be confused. Once again thank you and we love your travel videos.

  • @FrankTls
    @FrankTls Před 11 měsíci +1

    Absolutely appreciated you showed my country's Air Tanzania new 787 dreamliner.

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      I hope to fly it too!
      There seemed to be very few passengers on board that flight, I think I only counted 30 or so. Wish I was on it!

  • @tasteofindia1321
    @tasteofindia1321 Před 5 měsíci +4

    What a smooth take-off! Super journey vlog!! Keep going!

  • @AP-zi2gw
    @AP-zi2gw Před 11 měsíci +5

    Great report. I’m flying on ZAG-IST-BOM and had option to fly on 6E, TK codeshare on 6E or TK. Last minute changed my mind and booked entirely on TK. Glad I did so.

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      Good for you! It makes a difference.
      I visited ZAG 2 weeks ago, I go quite often! Hope your trip went fine.

  • @KS-fq6wb
    @KS-fq6wb Před 11 měsíci +5

    Great video once again, explaining all the technicalities of the aircraft journey as well as documenting the inflight product. Idle reverse is definitely something I’ve observed Turkish use most of all airlines, but just an observation. I’d love to see a Dubai to Heathrow on BA if ever plan to do this route soon :)!

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      Many airlines have it as a strict procedure unless safety requires them to use full reverse. Many other airlines have the same, such as each Euro airline, Qatar Airways and more.
      Yes I am planning BA every month and always something happens that I have to reschedule. This time my mom came to visit for two weeks so I posponed that trip 🙃

  • @snoppi8566
    @snoppi8566 Před 11 měsíci +6

    Nice vid love your content, you should try Dubai to Toronto one day. Its a very scenic route in my experience. Congrats on 30k

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I’ve flown that route but it’s always so exhausting so I mostly chill and sleep. But I’ll try to film it some day!

  • @quelmec
    @quelmec Před 13 dny

    Most informative video I have seen! Thanks!

  • @MrAWD-ox3gk
    @MrAWD-ox3gk Před 5 měsíci

    I like how you tube lots of information in your videos. You earned a subscription 💯

  • @Mrbombastic614
    @Mrbombastic614 Před 11 měsíci +12

    I really appreciate that you mention other flight destination and arrival . 😊

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Glad you like that!!

    • @decoygrenade6262
      @decoygrenade6262 Před 11 měsíci +3

      ​@@TheLayoverAviationi always keep wondering, how do you know about their destinations?

    • @aaryan27
      @aaryan27 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@decoygrenade6262Flight radar24

  • @srinivasreddy6380
    @srinivasreddy6380 Před 10 měsíci +1

    enjoyed the trip. Didnt skip anywhere as its so interesting to watch. Waiting more to follow by

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks a lot, super cool of you to write! I hope you enjoy all other content too 😎

  • @G.arunima
    @G.arunima Před 11 měsíci +6

    Wow I wanted to see an aviation video regarding the indigo B777 to turkey and voila, I find your video! Honestly, I was really excited to see a bigger plane in indigo livery and wanted to see what sort of service were they providing in it because I have always wanted them to have a better customer centric service flying long haul.. but I am disappointed and a little confused to see what complicated joint system both TK and indigo have agreed to! No IFE, no hot meals especially for indigo passengers and those so called amenities- my goodness, I was horrified to see them!
    No wonder not much passenger load is visible on this route. If I hadn’t seen your video, I would have been seething with anger at such a convoluted service! Thanks so much for proving us with this vicarious experience! It’s much appreciated.

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Here it is! I was looking for some and couldn’t find any so I flew myself over there.
      Sad to see it’s a disappointment for many, I wish it were better or at least cheap. But at the price I paid one can take any other Middle Eastern airline instead.
      I don’t think this service will last long as with these loads the airline will bleed money. We’ll see!
      Thanks for writing 😊

  • @karanverma499
    @karanverma499 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I’m gonna be flying on this in September. Have a further connecting to prague. But till istanbul the flight is looking comfortable. Great content 👍🏻

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      It’s not bad.. Just bring your own entertainment and food if you like. But if you bought the ticket with TK it should be ok. Have a nice flight!

  • @imcoolgovind
    @imcoolgovind Před 25 dny

    What an excellent video, it was a delight to watch.

  • @Mrtribru69
    @Mrtribru69 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Its interesting to know that there are Indigo flights to Istanbul from Delhi and Mumbai. I regularly fly from Brussels to India every year once or twice. Found Turkish Airlines- Indigo code share Flights from Brussels, via Istanbul, to Mumbai. Only problem is 12 to 15 hours transit time at Istanbul. I dont mind going to downtown resting at a Hotel and back to airport. I hope there is a Premium economy section as well, if I can find a not too expensive upgrade! Thanks for the nice flight report with all details! I wonder how you know which aircrafts arrived from where or departing to where! Pity, there are screens but nothing of movies , serials or dramas to watch during the flight! The Blanket looked gross!

  • @idreesali1733
    @idreesali1733 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I was wowed at the beautiful contrails and at the butter landing

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 10 měsíci +1

      the contrails were spectacular, I’m not used myself to see those!

  • @h2okapi
    @h2okapi Před 8 měsíci +2

    Looks like the only positive thing out this flight is the great quality of your video. Second one I watch and I'm hooked! So, this airline is no frills, low-cost which could still be ok to me but that stupid window blinds closed during a daytime flight rule is a no-go for me. Not to mention the shabby and gross toilets and "amenity kit" you had to purchase. Being an avgeek often means we have to go great lengths to keep ourselves satisfied and this flight was no exception. Thanks for sharing!

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks a lot, glad you liked it!!
      This video was really just to share with you all.. It’s not something I would do on my own as the Gulf carriers offered better pricing and flight, but ok, like you said we have to go great lengths 😊
      Welcome to the team and I wish you much watch pleasure!

  • @Oceansta
    @Oceansta Před 7 měsíci +1

    Good video. Loved all the little details you shared 😊

  • @saugatabhattacharya1921
    @saugatabhattacharya1921 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Super video. Really liked the way you explained the technicalities of the plane. May you fly more! One stupid question. How were you able to identify the flights on the ground 😀

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      Thanks a lot!
      And there are no stupid questions. I identify them with apps. There are plenty of plane tracking apps out there.

  • @hansinkoppada8730
    @hansinkoppada8730 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Man was not expecting two surprises Alex!😂.
    I just love and enjoy your trip reports. Can't wait for the Emirates trip report which I know will be exciting!
    Keep it going and hope you had a good time in India😄.

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thanks a lot buddy! The Emirates one should come in the next 2 weeks. I prioritized this one. I only staid in India for transit to take this flight only! But the airport stay was tasty as you can see!
      Thanks for watching!

  • @martinvareed8756
    @martinvareed8756 Před 11 měsíci

    Hey bro! Thnks..that was indeed fast n surprising. Loved ur journey. Keep flying..... p.s. I would think more than twice b4 trying this trip, feeling left out looking at TK pax. :) though i could sense the fine taxi and runway ride of the 777 ER, nevertheless loved ur video...shukran!

  • @pavan7469
    @pavan7469 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Thanks for sharing this brother... ❤️ Love from india!!

  • @aviationspot7973
    @aviationspot7973 Před 11 měsíci

    Love from India ❤ , we Indian Avgeeks wanted to see Leased Indigo 777 from so long

  • @1DLflyer
    @1DLflyer Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing your video. Something tells me you are involved with the airline industrie. You gave us a lot of inside information which is greatly appreciated. I learned so much here. Question: when you mention an airline, equipment and cities served what program are you using? Flightaware, Flightradar24 or others? Im glad you put Indigo in its place. Horrible flight crew members. Keep up the good work.

  • @virajvenkatesh8978
    @virajvenkatesh8978 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Alex eagerly waiting for your EK video...!!! You are the best vlogger for aviation content...!!!

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      I think the next EK video should be coming out in the next 2 weeks. I’ll work on Sri Lankan now and Emirates perhaps after.
      Thanks a lot for the lovely comment!

  • @ishanpai1791
    @ishanpai1791 Před 11 měsíci

    Wowwwww I didn't expect you will make a video on indigo's B777 that quick. Its has been hard to find pics oThn their B777. From what I see your point, YES, it is hard to fill 500+seats in economy and only one row of business class is available. If they want to make their long haul aircraft more famous, they gotta add services like hot meals on board, WiFi, Blankets,pillows,IFE but with some exceptions. Like have less quantity in food serving or maybe for IFE, have free TV shows, but make people pay for movies & games. Their leasing plan is quite nice but the service could be much better.

  • @Paulhilvert-aviationobsessive
    @Paulhilvert-aviationobsessive Před 11 měsíci +1

    👋!! Great trip and review as always! What a shame as Air Indigo are expanding the rate of nots, let’s hope they can change things soon for the better? Hope you have a nicer flight after this one? 👍👏✈️ Ps at least you managed to fly on the beautiful B77W? 😂

  • @nisookh
    @nisookh Před 9 měsíci

    As a pilot and foodie I love these reports .. the food, the rolling eyes and used blanket were 3 strikes from me … that flight looked so uncomfortable and disappointing.. a bit of decent food even for purchase and a smile will have gone a long way .. 😊

  • @deankoontz4588
    @deankoontz4588 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Did something drop on the plane's wing @ 20:28 ? A wonderful review as usual. As an avgeek, I love your explanations on the flaps , drag, apu and all. Keep it up!

    • @dadcelo
      @dadcelo Před 10 měsíci

      It's glare from the window

  • @JelmersAviation
    @JelmersAviation Před 11 měsíci

    What a fantastic video man! Liked!

  • @sramachandranramachandran4854
    @sramachandranramachandran4854 Před 11 měsíci +6

    Superb flying and landing

  • @andrewverinchuk1694
    @andrewverinchuk1694 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Hi Alex, your intros are a piece of art! You have been flying on the aircraft, that used to fly mass Russian tourists on charter flights to mostly affordable international resorts - Hurghada and Sharm-El-Sheikh in Egypt, Antalya, Phuket and Pattaya. Many passengers and consuming alcohol before and during a flight, and large numbers have been duplicated on baggage bins so they have a better chance of finding their's row. With the lowest costs in mind, Azure never cared about using the entertainment systems they received from previous carriers like Emirates. This airline was always having troubles with scandals, changes of management, very poor service, and troubles with state authorities. So, Alex, you tried and tested the mud of flying a Russian charter airliner.
    What upsets me, is that an airline like IndiGo with a state-of-the-art fleet of neo airliners seems not to care much about customer service too. Second-hand amenities are even worse than what Azure was offering on these "drunk" charter flights.
    Thank you again for your amazing trip reports. You are the first CZcamsr I would pay to continue watching your trip reports if you run out of money or goodwill and desire to share your experience with aviation geeks!

    • @andrewverinchuk1694
      @andrewverinchuk1694 Před 11 měsíci

      When living in Moscow, I was trying to avoid airlines like Azure (and Pegas fly, Northwind, Royal flight) by flying with Aeroflot to Turkey and Egypt, and EK with QR to Thailand. As an avgeek never bothered to have a stop in DXB or Doha.

  • @gaurangkhandelwal3060
    @gaurangkhandelwal3060 Před 10 měsíci +1

    The amount of details is exceptional

  • @prabhumishra3323
    @prabhumishra3323 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Glad you liked the Vada pav. Thanks for making me a video on IndiGo. Expecting you to see you in an AI as well on a long destination.

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      I love it, who doesn’t?! 😉
      i hope to fly AI to a longer destination in the near future.

  • @Airshiw
    @Airshiw Před 11 měsíci +2

    Nice one Alex but 531 seats are massive, unfortunately in my airline we only have 412 seats in the 777, 24x Business and 388x Economy but u can’t forget the A380 even that only has 517 seats, 8x First, 48x Business and 461x Economy

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      412 is not only, that’s a lot too! Very high density. The ones with lowest density are the Japanese ones with around 250 total. Less then half vs IndiGo! Crazy numbers. Thanks for writing and the interesting numbers!

  • @r3m_2m
    @r3m_2m Před 5 měsíci

    Indigo is the third airline to fly 777-300ER to fly from Mumbai to Istanbul, with the other being Turkish Airlines and now defunct Jet Airways, which is interesting if you think about it. And fun fact: I actually flew on this exact plane twice when it was flying for Emirates, one time from Dubai to Karachi back in 2016, and another time from Lahore to Dubai back in 2017. I would love to see Air India fly to Istanbul as they too have partnership with Turkish Airlines through Star Alliance.

  • @benodthomas2694
    @benodthomas2694 Před 11 měsíci

    2:03 - I can't believe I saw it in video.Boy are your Indian aviation videos 😎 cool

  • @caakshaypatil3764
    @caakshaypatil3764 Před 8 měsíci +1

    We were planning to book JFK -IST-MUM, good that I saw this Trip report, am never gonna book this flight till the time they have infotainment and complimentary meals.

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 8 měsíci

      You know, I think it’s not a good idea specially if you fly all the way from JFK and are already tired and hungry. It’s just a bit much to handle.
      I wish you happy travels!

  • @aakashgupta47
    @aakashgupta47 Před 4 měsíci

    loved it, May I know how you get to understand each and every detail of the plane standing at the airport? Especially their destination or where the plane is coming from?

  • @ZRHTrainspotter
    @ZRHTrainspotter Před 11 měsíci +2

    Nice video! I love indigo ✈️

  • @MaartenVVonk
    @MaartenVVonk Před 11 měsíci +2

    Thanks Alex for another extensive trip report.
    It remains strange and above all confusing, this kind of "fusions". Good communication towards the passengers also fails here. Too bad, we'll see if IndiGo continues to use this B777.
    Anyway, cheers!

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci +2

      My pleasure Maarten!
      It is very confusing indeed. I fly a lot myself and it is weird to find myself in a situation where I feel this confused.. I don’t think this business model will last long and they’ll eventually stick to what they are good at.
      Thanks for watching!

  • @hamdanshaikh5496
    @hamdanshaikh5496 Před 11 měsíci

    Boeing 777-300er is outstanding and stunning flight....... supperb 👌

  • @donnadwarika6370
    @donnadwarika6370 Před 11 měsíci

    😂Always Best Point of view on your Trip Report😂Yup like lost passenger n nothing better than spicy food😂..Love the great shots n your great mind😂❤.

  • @RafaySaleemVlogs
    @RafaySaleemVlogs Před 11 měsíci +1

    It's amazing to see IndiGo finally launch international service, though the quality may not be great, it's definitely a big step that IndiGo has taken

    • @jobangharekhan2601
      @jobangharekhan2601 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Indigo already flies to several international routes . This is the first wide body plane in their fleet

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      They already flew to Istanbul on the A321neo with seems a bit more suitable, although the B777-300ER is more comfortable. I hope the experience improves.

  • @The.Anonymous.Traveller
    @The.Anonymous.Traveller Před 10 měsíci +1

    have you flown oman air and do u plan on flying the later bexause i want you to review it because u are amazing

  • @preyamjain9866
    @preyamjain9866 Před 11 měsíci

    Dude- i must say you had knowledge about all the planes docked at the runway. This is very informative if whatever u said was true.

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      It is all true, you just need to check the registration of the plane and look where it is flying to/from.

  • @MrRajansaravanan
    @MrRajansaravanan Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thanks nice video with understandable sub titles good. Thanks sir

  • @kinqxx1
    @kinqxx1 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Excellent video Alex. What a unique route for IndiGo. Hoped you enjoyed the experience. Nice one. Have you ever filmed in Australia? If not come to Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane to Vancouver, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Not forcing but some ideas :)

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      I have been to Australia but I haven’t made a video of it yet.. I hope to be able to go soon again but it’s just so far that it would require me to be many days away from home which is hard.. But I hope to go soon!

    • @kinqxx1
      @kinqxx1 Před 11 měsíci

      Oh yes I understand mate :)

  • @atokimruk937
    @atokimruk937 Před 11 měsíci +12

    Nice video and very good commentary. 25% liad factor is shockingly low. People may not prefer flying to Istanbul and Turkish on their forward journeys to Europe and USA. Dubai or Doha is the most preferred change point

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      TK is good for connections, but if it is including IndiGo I’m afraid other carriers are better indeed.
      Perhaps the loads get better, but this was on a weekend during the peak Euro holidays.. We’ll see..

    • @TheGecko213
      @TheGecko213 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Istanbul is a better connection between India and USA
      Avoids over long flights from Doha/Dubai
      For London or EU , Istanbul is unnecessary extra stop

  • @EatHealthyLiveHappy24
    @EatHealthyLiveHappy24 Před 11 měsíci

    I always enjoyed your videos 📹 ❤
    Lots of love from Lahore 🇵🇰🇦🇪

  • @rattansingh5406
    @rattansingh5406 Před 11 měsíci

    Wow indigo 777 i cant believe it and its Indian music ❤❤😊

  • @explorewithairkid12
    @explorewithairkid12 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Was curious to see any sort of report on this route for so long! Thanks for sharing. The livery seems to be the only nice aspect of it. Everything else seems horrendous like the service, IFE, and buy on board "meals". Especially considering the price and alternatives available. Indigo better just stick to their short and medium haul flights if this is going to be the standard.

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci +1

      My pleasure 😊
      I agree on you with everything else.. It’s just not their business model and I don’t think it will work out.. Many low costs trialed the long haul model and it didn’t work.
      Time will tell!

  • @jeffreyianesperanza3761
    @jeffreyianesperanza3761 Před 11 měsíci

    Curious though on why the IFE only serves as to call the FA or switch on reading light… could have loaded the flight map onto the system… reminds me of one LCC, IFE is still loaded with content from previous operator yet switched off as well… didnt bother to remove branding of previous operator

  • @MrCoton.
    @MrCoton. Před 11 měsíci +1

    Congratulations for 30k subscribers 🎉🎉🎉

  • @gittae8725
    @gittae8725 Před 11 měsíci

    Great report.🙂 Q. Is Barcelona ok to travel to over the new year?

  • @debasishroy7320
    @debasishroy7320 Před 2 dny

    Absolutely correct assessment

  • @SteFanoV29
    @SteFanoV29 Před 11 měsíci

    I've finally managed to catch-up with all the videos, Alex. Great work as usual. Can I request a trip report for QR806 or QR807, since I'll flight them in November? Greets from a fellow avgeek.

  • @nemanjasukalo4520
    @nemanjasukalo4520 Před 8 měsíci

    Fantastic trip report, was happy to have come across it. I might be going to India and a TK-Indigo combination was one of the options. Was curious to see what the product is like. It's definitely a major no as this product is disastrous. It's definitely not worth the money. TK should really do something about it so as to improve this onboard product.

  • @siddharthdhavale8296
    @siddharthdhavale8296 Před 11 měsíci +1

    such vlogs feel special. a really good vlog brother

  • @SaadAliRBLX23
    @SaadAliRBLX23 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Great Video!

  • @bhai857
    @bhai857 Před 10 měsíci +6

    I think Indigo will have a tough time running this ultra low cost model on long haul flights. For an average Joe, they don't understand the difference in revenue models. They'll simply compare what services other airline companies provide on the same route, and would expect the same from Indigo. And unless Indigo price its flight really low, people won't mind shelling few extra bucks for the comfort that comes along with it. Comfort is really import on any long haul flight. Just my 2 cents.

    • @shan2fly993
      @shan2fly993 Před 7 měsíci

      Makes a lot of sense. Was about to book IndiGo to Istanbul until I saw what they offer for the price. Carriers like Etihad didn’t really have a huge price difference for Istanbul route. Went for Etihad instead and enjoyed it

  • @nabeeghjat6622
    @nabeeghjat6622 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video , knew the joint services but not that much,love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      I understand joint services when the airlines are alike, but these two have very different business models!
      Thanks for watching, love back from Dubai!

  • @SallBose-bb1rn
    @SallBose-bb1rn Před 8 měsíci

    You recorded in the same day when I came from that a320 NEO to Kuwait to Mumbai 😮

  • @ItaiGanor
    @ItaiGanor Před 11 měsíci +1

    great video as always alex!
    i wish my massage gun was vibrating like the G90 HAHAHA :D maybe it will fix my leg injury
    no way was i would fly Indigo if eithad is there for 50$
    can't wait for the next one!

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci +1

      What happened to your leg?! You flew on IndiGo? haha. (tight seats on the A320neo).
      I returned last week from leave and my mother in law had one of those massage guns which never left my side. Enjoy it and get better!

  • @kevin19358
    @kevin19358 Před 9 měsíci

    2:48, The Emirate's new tail livery looks okay and the title is bigger and bold than the normal standard livery and the title is normal. But I prefer the normal standard livery because it matches the tail.

  • @anirudhrao1
    @anirudhrao1 Před 10 měsíci

    I have booked this flight next month. Got a layover in Istanbul and then again an indigo flight to Prague. Hope they don’t disappoint

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 9 měsíci

      I was booking some tickets today and found insanely cheap indigo flights, such as 200$ from Amsterdam to Mumbai. Nuts! So yes, why not!? Hope you have a nice one!

  • @complexx_scam617
    @complexx_scam617 Před 11 měsíci

    Fly more airlines from Mumbai or to Mumbai, it would be great to know what airlines has good service, like I hope you do flights from Africa, or USA, maybe Europe!! Other than that, Great Video, I was very surprised by how boring the flight is, I was hoping to fly this to India but now I know the truth so my money is going to be Turkish airlines only!

  • @gumnaamaadmi007
    @gumnaamaadmi007 Před 11 měsíci +2

    A great video! I have subbed. IMO it is better to book a seat with a legacy/full-service airline if you are travelling for more than 4 hours by air. LCCs are great for shorter hops. Unfortunately, Indigo showed they have miles to go with such shoddy inflight service and amenities - best if they stick to the LCC model and not try to punch above their weight.
    Edited to add that Indigo's cabin crew are known to be rude even when unprovoked. I have flown Indigo several times on domestic and Int'l legs and I have felt the same way.

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      Welcome to the club! I agree with your opinion. I rather pay a bit more for a more full experience.
      If it at least were their own aircraft, with IFE or streaming, it would be miles better.
      And yes, they were totally unprovoked. I only went to the galley with my boarding pass and asked for the blanket. And they yelled that they would come to my seat during the service.
      thanks for writing!

    • @gumnaamaadmi007
      @gumnaamaadmi007 Před 11 měsíci

      @@TheLayoverAviation Thank you and most welcome! If there was one Airline whose inflight service was flawless, it was Jet. It was a great Airline with some really shady s**t going on in the background, unfortunately.
      I was once flying long haul via Emirates and a Norwegian flight attendant was very rude when I requested an extra bottle of water(I tend to over-hydrate on flights). She was immediately pulled up by the cabin supervisor who apologised to me. That no one corrected those Indigo flight attendants is shameful.

  • @VarunKumar-ro4ll
    @VarunKumar-ro4ll Před 11 měsíci

    So weird to see a wide body Indigo aircraft haha. Not too long ago they were flying the A321s to istanbul. Lets hope they come up with a better amenities and IFE experience in the future as wide body aircrafts for their international routes become common.

  • @aviation_worlds_
    @aviation_worlds_ Před 11 měsíci +1

    i have a question How do you know which flight is being called because you tell every flight which one is being called?

  • @johnjoy7353
    @johnjoy7353 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Wow this is my first time the indigo got a update

  • @nevillehb
    @nevillehb Před 11 měsíci +1

    @9:34 and I also used to notice hydraulic sounds every time she would flare just seconds before touchdown. Us crew siting at door 4 could hear it clearly.

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      Completely true Neville! And I wanted to mention that as well but I don’t know exactly what the reason is. I believe the plane changes from flight to ground mode and sort of prepares for spoiler deployment etc. But I’m not 100% sure so I’ll have to confirm.
      On an anecdote, not even my B777 pilot friends knew much about this as they simply never heard from the cockpit!

  • @Eccentricguy114
    @Eccentricguy114 Před 11 měsíci +1

    How do you record all of these flight journeys ? Like is this just you travelling around the globe or there’s a whole team behind this? I’m really confused on this one so could you please tell me I’m curious

  • @Danilol_Gm
    @Danilol_Gm Před 11 měsíci +2

    man how do you make your intros so dam cool ?!

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci +1

      It’s the only fun part to make! First I find a song and the rest is easy!
      Thanks a lot!

  • @obair08
    @obair08 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thanks! Never flying Indigo on this route with kids! :D

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I thought the same, NEVER! My son would never understand why he has a tv and can’t make it work..
      No IFE, no Wi-Fi.. Better to choose Middle Eastern airlines at the same price.

  • @mohammedezzy2741
    @mohammedezzy2741 Před 11 měsíci

    FINALLLYYYY A INDIGO B777 VLOG😭

  • @parimal7528
    @parimal7528 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for this video. What would you prefer, Indigo or Air India economy even if it's more costly?

    • @TheLayoverAviation
      @TheLayoverAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      Air India! IndiGo is newer but I always have more fun at Air India.

    • @parimal7528
      @parimal7528 Před 11 měsíci

      @@TheLayoverAviation Thanks for the reply

  • @anshuman2952
    @anshuman2952 Před 11 měsíci +1

    May I ask how you identified the destination/origin of each aircraft that you flight passed?

  • @divyabhati9564
    @divyabhati9564 Před 6 dny

    Do they have options of pre-booking meals on Turkey to mumbai flight?

  • @anuranchakraborty
    @anuranchakraborty Před 7 měsíci +1

    Heyy thank you for this video. Please also cover the route of CCU-DXB B777-ER Emirates