European Carriers Call for Action Against Chinese Counterparts
European airlines are calling for action against Chinese carriers to achieve a so-called level playing field amid the Russian airspace closure.
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More European Airlines Axe China Flights
SAS and LOT will both pull out of the Chinese market by this year, citing difficult market conditions as competition heats up.
British Airways ‘Pauses’ Beijing Route
British Airways said Thursday that it would “pause” service between London Heathrow and Beijing effective Oct. 26, 2024.
Virgin Atlantic Cuts Flights to China
Virgin Atlantic announced that it will be suspending its flights between London Heathrow and Shanghai from Oct. 26, 2024.
China Eastern’s Fleet Expansion: The Arrival of Its Sixth COMAC C919
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.
Analysis: Why Is Qantas Ditching China?
Qantas is leaving China, where it historically struggled. Souring relations, lack of partners, coupled with demand and strategy issues, contributed to the exit.
China’s Xiamen Airlines Will Return to JFK
Xiamen Airlines is set to return to New York in late May with the resumption of flights to Fuzhou. The route was discontinued due to the pandemic.
U.S. Airlines Push Back on China Flight Increases
Major U.S. airlines and various union groups are uniting together and asking authorities to stop approving any more flights between the United States and China.
Hainan Airlines Eyeing Airbus A330neo Order
A recent stock filing for cabin galley orders suggests that China’s Hainan Airlines will soon order A330-900neo aircraft.
New Wave of U.S.-China Routes: What’s Next?
Currently, the service level between China and the U.S. is less than 20% of pre-pandemic times with the supply of seats not sufficient to meet demand.
