Against the current of reopening measures the gradual end of the health crisis, the United States are preparing to impose a new restrictionagainst the China. This measure is not based on epidemiological precautions, but responds above all to a political logic, in an increasingly tense diplomatic context between Washington and Beijing. Visit 16 June next Chinese companies will therefore no longer be allowed to operate flights to and from American airports. " The US carriers have asked to resume passenger service from 1 June. The Chinese government's failure to approve their requests is a violation of our air transport agreement. "the American authorities justify.
The Department of Transportation announced the measure on Wednesday, DoT) stated that " the action may take effect before 16 June, if the President so orders ". It might as well never be applied. Negotiations are still underway, and the American request is not a priori excessive. The Trump administration relies on a principle of reciprocityIt requires that the number of flights authorised between the United States and China be the same for carriers from both countries. However, to date, four Chinese companies serve the United States - Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines - with just one flight a week.
