Originally Posted by
travelinmanS
The speculation about AS and B6 flying to China is fun and all but it’s not gonna happen. Does anyone know if the 1 flight a week have been approved by the Chinese yet for DL and UA and what 4 routes will be flown by the combination of Chinese and USA carriers? Or is this still in diplomatic limbo?
Not yet. DOT order gives CAAC until June 16 to decide.
China is in a tough spot. If they agree 2 weekly flights, then they must cut two flights and people who bought tickets will be mad.
If they agree 4, then UA/DL will operate 2 each. This crushes 5-1 policy and they lose face in public.
China only has itself to blame. Whoever designed idiotic 5-1 policy clearly has no idea about international air rights. The whole thing makes China look bad among international community.