British Airways Suspends Beijing Route Due to Russian Airspace Ban

The decision comes amid increased competition from Chinese airlines and longer, costlier flight routes.

• Flights to Beijing will be paused from October 26, 2024, until at least November 2025.
• The ban on using Russian airspace has forced longer, more expensive routes for Western airlines.
• Chinese carriers, allowed to fly over Russia, dominate the market with shorter, cheaper flights.
• British Airways will continue its daily flights to Shanghai and Hong Kong.
• Virgin Atlantic has also canceled its Shanghai route, citing similar challenges.

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