India, April 22 -- Direct air connectivity between India and China has received a big boost with Air China resuming its Beijing-Delhi service, according to a news report by Chinese publication Global Times.

The airline was scheduled to restart its direct route between Beijing and Delhi from Tuesday, marking the second route to India to resume by Chinese carriers this month.

Global Times reported the service will operate three times a week (on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays), using an Airbus 330 aircraft. Economy class fares are expected to start from 3,570 yuan (USD 523), with departures scheduled at 3:15 pm and arrivals in Delhi at 8:20 pm (local time).

The development comes days after the recent resumption of flights by China Eastern...