"US Airlines and Unions Unite to Halt Expansion of China Flights"

Major U.S. airlines and aviation unions have urged the Biden administration to halt approvals of additional flights between China and the United States, citing unfair advantages given to Chinese airlines by the Chinese government. They argue that Chinese carriers have access to Russian airspace, providing them with a competitive edge, while U.S. carriers are barred from flying through Russian airspace. Concerns have been raised about the potential doubling of weekly flights permitted for Chinese carriers, with calls for equality of access in the marketplace and adherence to existing bilateral agreements.