Until now, travel between Taiwan and India often required a third-country transfer. A direct route is expected to lift travel and business demand and add real convenience to tourism and industrial cooperation on both sides.

India, on the strength of a vast domestic market and IT talent, has grown its presence in Asia’s supply chains. For Taiwanese firms, India is an attractive partner in both production and sales.

The direct route also lowers the travel barrier for Chinese entrepreneurs, students and tourists. The denser the intra-Asian connections, the wider the opportunities for exchange.

Hwagyo Sibo does not prejudge the route’s success. What is confirmed is that EVA Air will begin Taipei–Delhi direct flights in December; actual demand and results will be confirmed after service starts.