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Starting October 1, Air India will operate direct flights between Delhi and Manila five days a week. This makes it the only airline offering non-stop service between India and the Philippines. <\/p>\n

For Indian travelers, it opens up the Philippines as a more viable destination at a time when Southeast Asia is becoming more competitive and accessible.<\/p>\n

Last month, the Philippines\u00a0introduced visa-free entry for Indian tourists\u00a0for up to 14 days.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Air India\u2019s route is also about economics. Bilateral trade between India and the Philippines reached $3.53 billion in 2023-24 \u2014 nearly double the figure from 2015-16. As companies look for new markets, direct connectivity becomes a logistical asset.<\/p>\n

Campbell Wilson, Air India\u2019s CEO and managing director, said: \u201cThe introduction of our Delhi-Manila route is yet another step in our mission to connect India with more of the world, non-stop. As outbound travel from India grows at an unprecedented pace… the new entry rules for Indian tourists are a shot in the arm to boost tourism to the Philippines.\u201d<\/p>\n

Air India said the route would also create one-stop access to Manila for passengers from Europe and the Gulf via Delhi, expanding the Philippines\u2019 visibility on wider travel itineraries.<\/p>\n

Philippines Tourism Looking to Diversify<\/h2>\n

The Philippines is trying to balance its inbound tourism portfolio. It saw a steep decline in Chinese tourist arrivals post-Covid. Against a target of 2 million Chinese visitors in 2024, only 300,000 came. The shortfall was stark.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the Skift Asia Forum last month, Tourism Secretary of the Republic of the Philippines, Christina Garcia Frasco, said: \u201cThe lesson that we learned from that is to really diversify our dependency into other markets as well.\u201d <\/p>\n

India has emerged as a clear focus. With an expanding middle class, strong outbound travel growth, and a reputation for higher spending tourists, Indian travelers fit the bill.<\/p>\n

In 2024, 79,000 Indian travelers visited the Philippines \u2014 a 12% increase over the previous year, but still modest compared to other Southeast Asian countries. The aim is to close that gap.<\/p>\n

At the forum, Frasco also spoke about conscious efforts being made to increase direct connectivity from all over the world to the Philippines. She added that she is hopeful of direct flights between India and the Philippines \u201cvery soon.\u201d<\/p>\n

Visa-Free Entry for Indians<\/h2>\n

Earlier this month, the Philippines rolled out visa-free access for Indian passport holders.\u00a0<\/p>\n