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KLM drops frequencies on both of its Chinese routes in early 2025 as European carriers continue to struggle in the market.

United is looking to add a new route between the U.S. and China even as many Western airlines scale back flights to the country.

The Canadian government has lifted pandemic-era caps on flights between Canada and China, paving the way for an increase in service.

Finnair is doubling down in several key markets, adding more frequencies in the U.S., China, and Japan starting next year.

European airlines are calling for action against Chinese carriers to achieve a so-called level playing field amid the Russian airspace closure.

SAS and LOT will both pull out of the Chinese market by this year, citing difficult market conditions as competition heats up.

British Airways said Thursday that it would “pause” service between London Heathrow and Beijing effective Oct. 26, 2024. 

Virgin Atlantic announced that it will be suspending its flights between London Heathrow and Shanghai from Oct. 26, 2024.

On May 28, China Eastern officially received its sixth COMAC C919 from the manufacturer, registration number B-919G, with more expected in the near-term.

Qantas is leaving China, where it historically struggled. Souring relations, lack of partners, coupled with demand and strategy issues, contributed to the exit.