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China Airlines Fight US Ban on Russian Airspace

10/16/2025

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Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines oppose a United States plan to bar them from flying over Russia.
The United States says the ban is needed to address competitive imbalances from shorter flight paths.
The ban could inconvenience travelers and raise costs, affecting about 4,400 passengers during peak holidays.
The United States Department of Transportation is reviewing public comments before finalizing the order.

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Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines oppose a United States plan to bar them from flying over Russia.
The United States says the ban is needed to address competitive imbalances from shorter flight paths.
The ban could inconvenience travelers and raise costs, affecting about 4,400 passengers during peak holidays.
The United States Department of Transportation is reviewing public comments before finalizing the order.