IndiGo Resumes India-China Flights After 5-Year Hiatus

Indigo is set to resume flights between India and China after a hiatus of five years. The airline will operate flights connecting Kolkata and Guangzhou, marking a significant step in restoring air connectivity between the two nations.

The service is scheduled to commence from August 18. Initially, Indigo will operate one flight per week on this route. The resumption of flights is a direct response to the increasing demand for travel between India and China.

Indigo’s decision to restart operations comes after a considerable period of suspension, which began with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The move is anticipated to facilitate business travel, tourism, and strengthen diplomatic ties. This initiative by Indigo is expected to be a precursor for broader re-establishment of flight routes as international travel norms continue to normalize.

Key Points

• Flights between India and China to resume from August 18.
• Indigo will operate flights connecting Kolkata and Guangzhou.
• One flight per week will be operated on the Kolkata-Guangzhou route initially.
• Flights are resuming after a five-year suspension.

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