Route Expansion: China Eastern Adds Daily Delhi–Shanghai Flights from January 2026

Currently operating three times a week, the service will scale up to five weekly flights in early January before transitioning to daily operations. The flights will be operated by Airbus A330-200 aircraft, offering both business-class and economy seating. Managed in India by InterGlobe Air Transport, the expansion reflects growing connectivity needs and signals confidence in the India–China travel corridor.  

Notable updates  
• China Eastern to expand Delhi–Shanghai route to daily non-stop service from January 2, 2026  
• Current frequency of three weekly flights to rise to five, then daily operations  
• Flights operated by Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft with business and economy seating options  
• Managed in India by InterGlobe Air Transport for seamless operations  
• Expansion expected to strengthen tourism, trade, and cultural exchanges between India and China  

Major takeaway  
China Eastern’s decision to scale up Delhi–Shanghai flights underscores rising demand for direct connectivity, positioning the airline as a key facilitator of business and leisure travel between the two nations.  

Sources: Reuters, ETTravelWorld, Travel Trade Journal