U.S. Airlines Seek Limits on China Flights, Citing Unequal Competition

• U.S. airlines ask Biden administration not to approve more flights between U.S. and China due to "anti-competitive" policies by China towards U.S. carriers • China closed market to U.S. carriers at pandemic outset and still has restrictions affecting American airline operations and crews • U.S. recently increased Chinese airline flights from 35 to 50 weekly; China promised more U.S. flights in return • Chinese airlines get advantages like shorter Russia routes (closed to U.S. since Ukraine invasion) and protections from state ownership • Without equal China market access, U.S. airlines will lose flights to growing Chinese competitors