Following the recent diplomatic initiatives, IndiGo on Thursday said that it will restart services to mainland China with the launch of daily, non-stop flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou from October 26. The airline will deploy its Airbus A320neo aircraft on the route.

New routes and future expansion plans

Subject to regulatory approvals, IndiGo also plans to introduce direct services between Delhi and Guangzhou in the near future.

The resumption of flights marks IndiGo’s return to China after a gap of more than five years. The airline had operated flights on this sector before the pandemic and said its past experience and existing partnerships will help ensure a smooth restart.

Boosting bilateral ties and cross-border commerce

“This move re-establishes avenues for cross-bord

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