Overview
- IndiGo’s flight 6E1703 from Kolkata landed in Guangzhou on October 27 with roughly 176–180 passengers, inaugurating a daily non-stop service on the route.
- The Kolkata–Guangzhou rotation operates as 6E1703/1704 with published local timings of 22:00–04:05 (+1) outbound and 05:35–07:50 inbound.
- China Eastern will resume Shanghai–New Delhi flights from November 9 with three weekly frequencies, and IndiGo will start Delhi–Guangzhou service on November 10.
- India’s Ministry of External Affairs approved the restoration of direct air links on October 2, enabling carriers to roll out routes subject to clearances and demand.
- Airline statements highlight gains for commerce, MSMEs and mobility, while commentary from former officials underscores that strategic tensions and border concerns persist.