China Eastern Airlines Resumes Direct Flights to India: A New Chapter in Air Connectivity
China Eastern Airlines will resume direct flights between Shanghai and Delhi starting November 9, restoring a key air link halted for over five years. This move comes as IndiGo reopens its Kolkata-Guangzhou route, marking the full restoration of China Eastern's Indian network, fostering economic and cultural ties.
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Direct air connectivity between China and India is set to be fully restored, with China Eastern Airlines announcing the resumption of its Shanghai to Delhi flights starting November 9, operating thrice weekly.
This service restoration, following a five-year hiatus, marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to improve bilateral ties between the two nations. IndiGo will also resume its Kolkata to Guangzhou route on October 26, further enhancing connectivity.
According to the airlines, the revival of these flights is expected to boost economic collaboration and cultural exchanges, marking an important milestone in the normalization of relations post-pandemic and border disputes.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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