With IndiGo and China Eastern Airlines taking the lead, direct flights between India and China have been established after a long hiatus. More to come, but this is a start.
India to the UK is a hotly contested market, and this year, more participants are throwing their hat into the contest. But the existing ones are one-upping, too. Here are the ones who are trying to snap marketshare, and those who are protecting their turf.
IndiGo signed on the dotted line for another 30 A350-900 aircraft with Airbus today. That makes them now a serious player with 60 A350 aircraft on order, with an entry into service in 2027.
IndiGo has announced a whole tranche of new flights, heading into Southeast Asia, around Bali, Krabi, and more. On the west side, Delhi – Manchester is on the cards, and so is Mumbai – London Heathrow.
Navi Mumbai Airport is all set to be inaugurated next week. From there, IndiGo, Akasa and Air India Express are lining up their plans in the coming days.
IndiGo has announced the resumption of flights between India and China, with the first ones from their stable going online on October 26, 2025 to align with the launch of the Northern Winter Schedule 2025.
Pakistan Airspace has been closed to Indian carriers for months now. This means that many Indian airlines operating flights will have to circumvent Pakistan through the Arabian Sea, and hence delays happen for flights.
IndiGo has received a six-month extension on its widebody arrangement with Turkish Airlines for the Boeing 777 aircraft, which will allow the airline to consider its next steps while operating flights to Istanbul, for now.