China Eastern Reopens Shanghai-Delhi Flights After 5-Year Hiatus
China Eastern Airlines resumes Shanghai-Delhi flights after a five-year hiatus. Inaugural flight MU563 carried 248 passengers with a 95% load factor, reigniting China-India air travel.
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