China Southern Airlines to resume Guangzhou-Delhi flights after 6 years
China Southern Airlines is resuming direct flights between Guangzhou and New Delhi after a six-year suspension. This move follows diplomatic efforts to normalize relations between India and China during the BRICS summit.
Why it matters
The resumption of air travel is a key indicator of improving bilateral relations and economic cooperation between the two largest nations in Asia.
China Southern Airlines on Saturday (September 12, 2026) announced that it will resume regular passenger services on the Guangzhou-New Delhi route from September 21, restarting the service after a six-year suspension.
With the resumption, the airline will operate more than 100 weekly flights across eight round-trip routes in South Asia, the carrier said.
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China Southern Airlines, headquartered in Guangzhou in China's southern Guangdong province, is one of the country's major carriers.
The carrier’s announcement coincides with Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to India on Saturday (September 12) to attend the BRICS summit and hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on further improving bilateral relations.
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