Aeroflot returns to Delhi after 2 months
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot has returned to India, resuming flights between the capital cities of both nations.
The flight resumption comes two months after the airline suspended international flights in the immediate aftermath of the conflict in Ukraine.
At the moment, it is the only airline directly connecting the two countries, with Air India flights to Russia still suspended.
Aeroflot resumed direct flights between Moscow and New Delhi from May 5th. This route was also affected following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as Aeroflot suspended international flights in March, and Air India also canceled flights to Russia soon after.
While Russia’s bilateral agreements and business ties with many countries have been affected, India is one of the few countries maintaining a stable relationship with the European nation.
The Times of India reports that Delmos Aviation, which represents Aeroflot in India, says that the resumption of Aeroflot’s flight will boost the shipment of pharma products to Russia and Russian tourists to India, saying.
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“DG shipments, temperature-sensitive drugs, machine parts were being routed through via third countries resulting in delays and price escalation causing hardship to Indian exporters.”
“The resumption of flights will boost the recovering tourist market in both countries. With lesser options available globally, India is looking forward to welcoming huge number of Russian tourists this year.”
Despite Airbus pulling out of Russia in March, Aeroflot has managed to keep its A330s in the air. The carrier will fly the widebody from Moscow to Delhi every Thursday and Sunday, while the return leg will be operated on Monday and Friday.
The Russian Embassy in India gave an update about the carrier’s schedule to New Delhi via their official Twitter handle.
