New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- IndiGo, which previously operated flights to China, said on Tuesday (January 28) that it is awaiting further clarity and updates from the government regarding the resumption of direct services to the neighboring country. This comes after India and China reached an in-principle agreement on Monday to restart direct air services as part of efforts to "stabilize and rebuild" bilateral ties.

Direct flights between the two countries had been operational until early 2020, when they were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Both Indian and Chinese carriers had previously offered direct services.

"On the resumption of direct flights between India and China, we are awaiting further clarity and updates from the ministry,"...