How long can this continue between the worlds' 2 biggest economies ? It's getting to be like the discussions on this forum...only it is real, with real consequences.
The U.S. Department of Transportation said Friday that it was suspending 44 Chinese carrier passenger flights after the Chinese government canceled U.S. flights in recent days.
The department said China has recently canceled 44 U.S.-carrier flights from the U.S. to China over COVID-19 concerns. It said that the Chinese government has suspended flights after passengers have tested positive for COVID-19 up to seven days after they arrive in China.
China has suspended 20 flights from United Airlines, 10 from American Airlines and 14 from Delta Airlines, since December 31, according to Reuters.
The Biden administration's move will cut flights from Chinese airlines including Xiamen, Air China, China Southern Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines, the news outlet noted. The department said the flights will be suspended between January 30 and March 29 and noted that other countries including France and Germany have taken similar action.