<h1>International Flights Resume After Fatal Crash, New Routes Boost Tourism Growth by 2025</h1> An international airline suspended flights between a coastal Indian state and a UK airport following a fatal crash that resulted in 260 deaths. The regional government announced the resumption of these direct flights by the end of September 2025. Additionally, a Russian airline will commence thrice-weekly services from a Russian city to the same Indian airport starting October 5, 2025, expected to significantly boost tourist arrivals. The state has also established new air routes with several countries, contributing to a steady increase in international tourism. Official data presented to the legislative assembly showed a substantial rise in both domestic and international tourist numbers compared to pre-pandemic levels, with high hotel occupancy rates and growing tourism demand. The government emphasized its strategic focus on sustainable tourism development and refuted claims of declining tourism in the region.