Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-11-10 13:19Core Points - Eastern Airlines has officially resumed the "China-India route" after a five-year hiatus, marking it as the first domestic airline to restart passenger flights between China and India in 2025 [2] - The inaugural flight MU563 from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Delhi carried 248 passengers with a seat occupancy rate exceeding 95% [2] - The route will be operated by an Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft with three weekly flights on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays [2] Route Details - The flight schedule includes departure from Shanghai at 12:50 PM and arrival in Delhi at 5:45 PM local time, with the return flight MU564 departing Delhi at 7:55 PM and arriving back in Shanghai at 4:10 AM the next day [2] - This route connects two major economic centers, Shanghai and Delhi, facilitating comprehensive exchanges in trade and culture between the two countries [2] Future Plans - Eastern Airlines plans to adjust the frequency of flights based on market feedback and aims to restore the Kunming to Kolkata route, as well as introduce a new route from Shanghai Pudong to Mumbai [2]