Originally Posted by
anacapamalibu
There are hundreds of thousands of chinese students in US that can't afford $50K for a private jet seat to get back to China. If China opened up US flights..They could fill the cabins with passengers and freight on the way over, then return fully loaded with freight.
This would be very lucrative for airlines and reduce air freight rates. This squabble about airlines routes is not only costing business more money but affecting the health of people by delaying and increasing cost of PPE. The tariffs are a thorn in everyone's side,
just cancel them and get back to business.
However, for many mainland Chinese students (namely, everyone but those who have finished their degree requirements and do not plan to do a further degree or internship/training program (or job) in the USA at this time), the lucky ones are currently still in the USA. Once they return home, prospects for being able to return to the USA to continue their studies/training/etc. are at best uncertain. Anyone in such a position who is currently in the USA (or in some cases, elsewhere but not in mainland China) would be well advised NOT to return to China at this time.
Anyone in the situation needs to clearly understand the constantly evolving rules and restrictions and consult with their current/future university foreign student offices before making plans for a TPAC flight.
BTW, my understanding is that Chinese undergrads in the USA are generally not getting financial aid, and there would certainly be some from families with sufficient resources to use charter flights if doing so were considered to be necessary.