U.S. Airlines Seek Limits on China Flights, Cite Unequal Access

U.S. airlines wrote to government officials urging limits on new China flights, citing unequal access for U.S. carriers in China's aviation market. Airline unions signed on to the letter.

U.S. airlines say Chinese airlines can fly more direct routes than American carriers. They want equal rights before China airlines add U.S. flights.

U.S. airlines can't fly over Russia after banning Russian flights to the U.S. Some foreign airlines still use Russian airspace.

U.S. airlines fear new China flights would hurt yields and let Chinese airlines sell cheap connecting flights through Asia.

U.S. airlines want fewer flights to keep fares high and profits up. Pilot union support may show ideological biases rather than business interests.