After a gap of five years, the "China-India route" officially resumed.

On the 9th at 13:02, China Eastern Airlines resumed its route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Delhi, India, with the flight almost at full capacity. The Indian newspaper "Indian Hindu News" reported that China Eastern Airlines became the first Chinese airline to resume passenger flights between China and India in 2025, marking the official resumption of the "China-India route" after a 5-year hiatus. On the 9th, the first flight of China Eastern Airlines on the "Shanghai Pudong-Delhi" route carried 248 passengers, with a seat occupancy rate of over 95%. Flights will operate three times a week on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The resumption of direct flights between China and India has attracted widespread international attention. The Indian newspaper "Indian Express" reported on the 9th that the resumption of direct flights eliminates many inconveniences faced by Indian and Chinese travelers, who previously had to transfer multiple times to reach their destinations. The international travel media "Travel and Tourism World" stated that air connections between China and India are revitalizing, and this significant development not only benefits travelers but is also seen as an important step in strengthening the economic and diplomatic relations between the two countries.