China Eastern Airlines (MU) is set to resume direct flights between Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) starting November 9, marking the restoration of a key air corridor between China and India after a five-year hiatus.
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Three Chinese airlines, including a cargo operator, have applied to India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), for operational authorisation to restart direct flights to India.
Chinese carriers have formally applied for slots at Delhi Airport (DEL) as part of efforts to resume flights after nearly five years of suspension.
China is urging India to resume direct passenger flights after a four-year hiatus, but the Indian government is hesitant due to ongoing tensions from a border dispute, officials added.