After a hiatus of over five years, direct air connectivity between India and China returns, to restore normal travel and trade ties between the two Asian giants. China Eastern Airlines announced that it will resume direct flights between Shanghai and Delhi starting November 9, operating three weekly flights on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays operating an Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

“The resumption of this service marks the full restoration of China Eastern Airlines’ network in India, providing fresh momentum for people-to-people exchanges and economic and trade collaboration," China Eastern Airlines said in a statement.

The announcement follows IndiGo’s confirmation that it will restart its Kolkata–Guangzhou service on October 26, effectively reopening direct air links between India and

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