Indian airlines renew China focus, Air India connects Delhi and Mumbai to Shanghai

Indian airlines are aggressively expanding their presence in the Chinese market after the two nations approved the resumption of direct flights following a six-year hiatus. IndiGo led the revival with the launch of direct services between Kolkata and Guangzhou in late October. Now, Air India is set to restart non-stop flights between Delhi and Shanghai (PVG) from February 1, 2026, marking its return to mainland China after nearly six years.