The state-owned Chinese carrier also plans to expand its India network with upcoming routes, including Kunming-Kolkata and Shanghai Pudong-Mumbai, providing Indian travellers with more options to reach China’s key commercial centres. China Eastern Airlines will increase the frequency of its direct flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, from three to five per week starting January 2, 2026. The move marks a significant step in restoring air connectivity between India and China, two of the world’s fastest-growing economies. The announcement follows the resumption of direct flights on November 9, after a five-year suspension due...