Direct flights to India are one step closer following a codeshare agreement signing between Air New Zealand and Air India.

Passengers will be able to travel from Indian counties Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai on their national airline, and connect at Sydney, Melbourne or Singapore and onto New Zealand.

Both airlines revealed they are aiming for direct flights in 2028.

Indian New Zealand Business Council Chair Bharat Chawla talks to Tim Beveridge about what this means for New Zealand.

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