India and China Clear the Skies: Direct Flights Ready for Takeoff

In a historic breakthrough with the objective of repairing diplomatic relations and increasing connectivity, India and China have mutually decided to restore direct air services after a five-year gap. The move, announced at the Routes event and after prolonged diplomatic interactions, is a major leap towards increasing people-to-people exchanges, trade, and tourism between the two densely populated nations.

 

Key Points

This move marks a thaw in ties between two of the biggest economies of Asia as it opens the doors for increased cultural and economic interaction. 

 

Source: TRT World, Economic Times, The New Indian, CNBC, Outlook Traveller, The West Australian, Routes, Aviation Week Network, India Today