Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport will expand direct connectivity from 17 to 22 Indian cities in August, driven by rising passenger demand. Airport officials said India remains a key tourism market, with Indian traffic growing over 20 per cent annually
Air New Zealand is assessing the feasibility of launching direct flights to India, CEO Nikhil Ravishankar said. The airline sees growing opportunities following the India–New Zealand free trade agreement and is working with Air India and Singapore Airlines to strengthen connectivity
Akasa Air will launch daily direct flights from Noida International Airport to Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai from June 16, 2026. The airline said the expansion will improve NCR connectivity and support growing aviation demand across India
China signalled easing tensions with Taiwan by restoring limited ties, including direct flights and aquaculture imports, after talks involving Xi Jinping and Cheng Li-wun. Despite outreach, long-standing disputes persist since Tsai Ing-wen’s 2016 election
IndiGo has resumed direct flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou, marking the return of air connectivity between India and China after over five years. The daily service, operated by an Airbus A320, will be followed by Delhi–Guangzhou flights starting November 10.
The airline will launch its direct flight to Ayodhya on September 28, operating four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. This new service comes after a three-month break following SpiceJet's discontinuation of direct flights from Hyderabad to Ayodhya on June 1.
