US suspends 44 flights by Chinese carriers after China action

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WASHINGTON: The US government said on Friday (Jan 21) it would suspend 44 China-bound flights from the United States by four Chinese carriers in response to the Chinese government\u0027s decision to suspend some US carrier flights over COVID-19 concerns. The suspensions will begin on Jan 30

Airlines for America, a trade group representing the three US carriers affected by China's move along with others, said it supported Washington's action"to ensure the fair treatment of US airlines in the Chinese market."

It said China's suspension of the 44 flights"are adverse to the public interest and warrant proportionate remedial action." It added that China's"unilateral actions against the named US carriers are inconsistent" with a bilateral agreement. The department said it was prepared to revisit its action if China revised its"policies to bring about the necessary improved situation for US carriers." It warned that if China cancels more flights,"we reserve the right to take additional action."

The number of US flights being scrapped has surged since December, as infections caused by the highly contagious Omicron variant of the coronavirus soared to record highs in the United States.

 

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