(a) whether there is no direct air link with China; and
(b) if so, the action taken to start a direct passenger flight to boost bilateral ties?
(a) whether there is no direct air link with China; and
(b) if so, the action taken to start a direct passenger flight to boost bilateral ties?
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN )
(a) and (b): China Eastern Airlines, the designated airlines of China, has commenced twice weekly services to Delhi, one each from Beijing and Shanghai, effective 28th March, 2002.