China Eastern Airlines has announced the resumption of direct flights between Delhi and Shanghai starting November 9. The service will operate three times a week, aiming to enhance tourism, trade, and people-to-people ties between India and China. Tickets are now available for booking
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In view of promoting tourism and trade relations between India and China, China Eastern Airlines on Thursday announced the resumption of flights on its India route. The airlines further announced that direct flights between Shanghai and Delhi will start from November 9.
Initiating a fresh momentum for people-to-people exchanges and economic and trade collaboration between New Delhi and Beijing, the move from Chinese airlines can be a positive step for India-China trade relations.
As reported by news agency IANS, the service between New Delhi and China will operate three times weekly on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
China Eastern Airlines has also designated the Airbus A330-200, known for its long-range capability and comfortable cabin environment, for this route.
China Eastern Airlines, while issuing a statement about the same, said that “The flight from Delhi, MU564, will depart at 7.55 p.m., arriving in Shanghai at 4.10 a.m. the following day. Flight MU563 from Shanghai Pudong International Airport will depart at 12.50 p.m. and arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, at 5.45 p.m. local time. Tickets for the route are now available for sale,” as cited by news agency IANS.
The Shanghai and Delhi route is one of the most strategically significant air links between India and China, connecting the major economic and cultural hubs of both nations.
The resumption of this flight service marks the full restoration of China Eastern Airlines’ network in India while also focusing on tourism.
InterGlobe Air Transport has been the exclusive General Sales Agent (GSA) for China Eastern Airlines in India since 2002, when the airline became the first Chinese carrier to offer direct flights between India and China, reported IANS.
The company manages comprehensive sales, marketing, reservation and ticketing, and operational support for the airline.
As reported by news agency IANS, “InterGlobe AirTransport will continue to leverage its extensive network and understanding of the Indian travel market to ensure the sustained success of this vital route,” said the airline.
Earlier, IndiGo also announced daily direct flights between New Delhi and China's Guangzhou from November 10. The airline, while issuing a statement about the same, said that the route will be operated using IndiGo's Airbus A320 aircraft.
IndiGo also announced daily flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou, starting October 26. The announcement came after the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that India and China would restart direct flights between designated cities.
(With inputs from IANS)
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