Chinese airlines oppose Trump plan to stop flying over Russia on US routes
Chinese airlines, including China Southern Airlines and Air China, oppose a Trump administration plan to restrict flights over Russia, fearing increased costs and longer travel times.
- On October 14, 2023, major Chinese airlines urged the Trump administration to reconsider its proposed plan to bar them from flying over Russia on U.S. routes.
- The U.S. Transportation Departments plan, if enacted, could significantly increase flight times and airfares for airlines like China Eastern Airlines and disrupt existing flight routes.
- Chinese airlines argue that the restriction would not only raise operational costs but also inconvenience passengers traveling from China to the United States.
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This situation highlights tensions between the United States and China in aviation, potentially affecting thousands of travelers and impacting international relations. If implemented, the flight restrictions could lead to increased airfares and longer travel times, affecting both airlines and passengers. Stakeholders will be closely monitoring the Trump administrations decision and its implications for transpacific travel.