India and China to resume direct flights after five-year ban
Summary
India and China will resume direct flights after a five-year ban following deadly border clashes, starting with IndiGo connecting Kolkata and Guangzhou on 26 October.
Key Points
- India and China will restart direct flights this month after a suspension since 2020.
- The suspension followed deadly clashes in the Galwan Valley that killed soldiers from both sides.
- IndiGo will operate the first service, connecting Kolkata and Guangzhou starting 26 October.
- The move is seen as a step toward normalising bilateral exchanges and easing recently strained ties.
