Ireland aims for direct India flights within two years.
Given the expanding commercial and people-to-people connections between India and Ireland, Jack Chambers, Ireland’s Minister for Public Expenditure, has voiced hope that a direct air service between the two nations might be established within the next two years.
Chambers discussed the possibility of launching a non-stop route with senior officials from IndiGo and Air India while on an official visit to India. No direct flights are currently available between Dublin and any Indian cities.
“The establishment of a direct airline route between Ireland and India would enhance business prospects and facilitate improved connectivity for the approximately 100,000 individuals of Indian descent residing in Ireland, in addition to generating enormous tourism potential,” the Minister stated.
Following extensive talks, the EU-India Free Trade Agreement was just finalised, which coincides with Chambers’ visit to New Delhi. The Minister met with important stakeholders to discuss ways to increase trade and investment cooperation, accompanied by representatives from IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland.
Over the last ten years, trade between Ireland and India has increased dramatically, increasing by around 90% to reach €16 billion. This represents about 10% of all trade between the EU and India. Chambers emphasised the economic case for increased air connectivity between the two countries by highlighting the close cooperation between sectors like technology, aviation, and medicines.
