American carriers allegedly face an “unfair” disadvantage, as Russian airspace is closed to them but open to Chinese companies
The administration of US President Donald Trump has proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on routes to and from America, Reuters reported on Friday. The US Transportation Department said using Russian airspace gives Chinese carriers an unfair competitive edge.
Russia barred many Western airlines from its airspace in 2022 after Western nations closed their skies to Russian flights amid the escalation of the Ukraine conflict. The move forced non-Russian carriers to reroute around Russian territory…
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