Overview

• From March 31, Chinese airlines can operate 50 weekly round trips to the US, up from 35, as part of efforts to restore aviation services post-Covid.
• The increase is still below pre-pandemic levels, when over 150 weekly flights were allowed by each side.
• This is the fifth increase since China's post-Covid reopening, reflecting a gradual recovery of the US-China flight route.
• US and Chinese authorities are in dialogue for a broader reopening of bilateral air services.
• Challenges remain, including geopolitical tensions and restrictions on flying over Russia.