India-China direct flight recently took off from Kolkata after 5-year hiatus. Two of the world’s biggest economies seeking to rebuild political ties took a step towards toward the reestablishment of air travel. InterGlobe Aviation Limited, commonly known as IndiGo, commenced daily, non-stop flights between Kolkata and Guangzho on October 26.

IndiGo’s A320 is the designated aircraft for flights on this route connecting the city located in southern China city, well-known as an important global business hub for manufacturing and export logistics, with West Bengal's capital.

Why were the direct passenger flights between India and China suspended 5 years ago?

After the Covid-19 pandemic and the Doklam standoff, direct passenger flights between India and China continued to remain suspended an

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