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In an exclusive report, major US airlines and aviation unions voice concerns to the Biden administration, urging a halt to the approval of more flights between the US and China. Learn why industry stakeholders are calling for action and the potential impacts on trans-Pacific travel.    #USNews #USA #USAirlines #UnitedStates #ChinaAirlines #ChinaFlights #USFlights #ChinaUSRelations #JoeBiden #BidenAdministration #ChineseFlights #XiJinping #Oneindia                 ~PR.274~ED.102~

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00:00 In a push for fair competition, major US airlines and aviation unions are calling on the Biden

00:09 administration to hit the brakes on approving additional flights between China and the United

00:16 States.

00:17 In February, the US Transportation Department granted Chinese airlines permission to increase

00:23 their weekly round-trip flights to 50, up from 35, a significant jump from pandemic

00:30 lows.

00:31 Airlines for America, along with unions like the Airlines Pilots Association, emphasized

00:37 concerns over what they see as unfair advantages given to Chinese carriers.

00:43 Congressional leaders also waked in, urging caution and citing the importance of reciprocity

00:49 and adherence to existing agreements.

00:52 With more than 150 weekly flights allowed before the pandemic, the recent increases

00:58 have sparked worries about market fairness and security risks.

01:04 Of particular concern is the use of Russian airspace by Chinese carriers, granting them

01:10 efficiencies not available to their US counterparts.

01:15 The call for a pause reflects the industry's desire for a level playing field and reciprocal

01:21 treatment in the skies.

01:23 As discussions continue, the future of trans-Pacific travel hangs in the balance.

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