China Eastern Airlines has resumed its Shanghai–Delhi passenger service, restoring direct flights between China and India after a five-year break. The inaugural flight on November 9 carried 248 passengers, with a load factor above 95 percent, marking the first resumed route between the two countries in 2025. The airline will operate three flights weekly - on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays - and plans to expand its India network with future routes linking Kunming to Kolkata and Shanghai to Mum