Washington, D.C., April 12, 2024 – U.S. airlines are complaining about unfair competitive practices by China in the aviation sector. They allege that China is hindering their ability to compete fairly, harming the U.S. airline industry and its workers.
What’s the issue?
- Chinese carriers are allowed to fly to the U.S. more frequently than U.S. airlines are allowed to fly to China.
- China has strict rules for U.S. airlines that make it difficult for them to do business in China.
- Chinese carriers can fly over Russia, while U.S. carriers cannot.
What are U.S. airlines asking for?
They are asking the U.S. government to suspend approval of further flights between the U.S. and China. They hope that this measure will help level the playing field and protect them from unfair competition.
What’s the response?
It is unclear whether the U.S. government will grant the U.S. airlines’ request. If the U.S. government grants the request, it could lead to a reduction in flights between the U.S. and China. This could have a negative impact on tourism and trade between the two countries.
