US EditionTrump Proposes Barring Chinese Airlines From Flying over Russia on US Routes
The US DOT aims to address competitive imbalance as Chinese airlines use shorter Russian routes while US carriers face longer flights, impacting costs and operations.
- On Oct 9, the U.S. Transportation Department proposed banning Chinese airlines including Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and Xiamen Airlines from flying over Russia on U.S. routes to level a competitive disparity.
- Following Russia's 2022 invasion, the U.S. banned Russian aircraft and Moscow retaliated by barring U.S. carriers, forcing longer routes while Chinese carriers still use Russian airspace, creating the cited imbalance.
- The move targets operations of Air China, China Eastern, China Southern and Xiamen Airlines, with weekly round trips reduced from over 150 before the pandemic to 50 now.
- USDOT gave Chinese carriers two days to respond and said a final order could be in effect as soon as November, while U.S. carriers argue longer routes force seat and cargo reductions.
- Amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and China, Presidents Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping are expected to meet soon, and Boeing is reportedly in talks to sell up to 500 aircraft to China.
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US Moves to Ban Chinese Airline Loophole for Shorter Trips
Washington is proposing to ban certain Chinese airlines from flying over Russian airspace on trips between China and the US, which would close a loophole that has allowed them to operate shorter routes and gain a competitive advantage over US carriers.
US Moves to Ban Chinese Airlines’ Loophole for Shorter US Trips
Washington is proposing a ban on certain Chinese airlines from flying over Russian airspace on trips between China and the US, which would close a loophole that has allowed them to operate shorter routes and gain a competitive advantage over US carriers.
Trump proposes leveling playing field with China on flights over Russia to and from US
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed barring Chinese airlines from flying through Russian airspace on routes to and from the United States, arguing that the shorter flight times this allows give them an "unfair" advantage over U.S. carriers.The proposed measure, unveiled by the U.S. Department of Transportation, would effectively strip Chinese airlines of a route advantage that trims flight time and fuel costs — benefits unavailable to …
Trump is "on a roll" — decided to ban Chinese airlines from flying to the US via Russia: EADaily
EADaily, October 10th, 2025. The administration of President Donald Trump has proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russian territory on their way to the United States and back. The corresponding resolution was prepared by the US Department of Transportation, Reuters reports with reference to a copy of the document.
President Donald Trump's administration has proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russian territory on their way to and from the United States.
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