India, March 28 -- After a long hiatus, British Airways is all set to resume its direct flights between Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport and London's Heathrow Airport. The airline route will follow a bi-weekly schedule, which will likely benefit 2,00,000 passengers annually. The Kolkata-London flights will also boost trade and tourism between India and the UK.

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British Airways announces direct Kolkata-London flights: Key details

While a one-stop flight between Kolkata and London takes roughly 12-15 hours, the direct route will reduce the travel time to just eight hours, offering an efficient and comfortable journey. The Bo...