Following the recent diplomatic initiatives, IndiGo announced the resumption of its services to Mainland China, connecting Kolkata to Guangzhou (CAN) with daily, non-stop flights starting 26 October 2025. Subject to regulatory approvals, IndiGo will also introduce direct flights… pic.twitter.com/Yst0OZgjrc
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India and China have agreed to resume direct passenger flights by the end of the ongoing month, the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday, marking a significant step towards restoring normalcy in bilateral ties after the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. The MEA said in a press release that both sides have been holding technical-level discussions since earlier this year on restarting direct air services and revising the Air Services Agreement. The discussions focused on restoring direct connectivity and finalising a revised Air Services Agreement. Under the arrangement, designated carriers from India and China will be permitted to operate direct flights, starting with the winter season schedule, provided all other necessary requirements are met.
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