<h1>Scheduled carrier to launch first India-China direct flights in over five years, starting Oct 26, Nov 10 and Dec 20</h1> A scheduled carrier will launch direct flights from the national capital to Guangzhou and Hanoi on November 10 and December 20 respectively, and will resume services between a second Indian city and Guangzhou from October 26, marking the first direct India-China services in over five years. Legally this entails compliance with bilateral air services agreements, route and slot allocations, traffic rights, immigration and customs clearances, and applicable safety and licensing requirements; it may affect competition, consumer choice, and regulatory oversight including any necessary clearances from aviation and foreign affairs authorities.