India and China to resume direct flights after a five-year ban

India and China to Resume Direct Flights After a Five-Year Ban After a five-year suspension, India and China have agreed to resume direct flights between the two countries. India's largest airline, IndiGo, announced that it will restart direct flights from Kolkata to Guangzhou, China, starting October 26th. The resumption of these direct flights comes as a significant development in the ongoing efforts to normalize relations between India and China, which have faced tensions in recent years. The suspension of direct flights was one of the consequences of the diplomatic and military standoff between the two nations. The reestablishment of these air routes is expected to facilitate increased trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges between the two Asian giants. It is also seen as a positive step in improving the overall bilateral relationship, which has been strained due to border disputes and other geopolitical factors. The resumption of direct flights is a welcome move that could contribute to the strengthening of economic and cultural ties between India and China, benefiting both countries.