Originally Posted by
EMIC
Subsequently as the virus came more under control in China and other Asian regions, China sensibly introduced their 5/1 policy. It was stated at the time that a review would be held on relaxing / opening up to 'western' carriers that had voluntarily stopped their original scheduled flights.
The rules have been applied fairly to all countries - not singling out the US - some of these points seem to be conveniently forgotten or overlooked by some.
This is simply false.
China's 5-1 policy violates
the 1980 and 1999 Air Agreements between China and the US. Each country has same number of weekly flights.
China has 7 airlines flying to US. But US has only 2 at this point (DL/UA).
Not to mention numerous "charters" by the Chinese to bypass it's own 5-1 policy.
How can you say 5-1 policy is sensible? China can operates 7 weekly flights but US can only operate 2? Is that fair? 
I strongly urge the DOT reject CAAC proposal. If China denies equal number of weekly flights, then ban Chinese airlines to US.
Also, DOT should deny China's so called "charter" flights from now on.