Originally Posted by
HeadInTheClouds
So, the plane arrives, everyone departs and enters China. Then the plane has to undergo intense sanitization before it can LEAVE China? And this keeps China safe how exactly? Am I missing something?
Yes you did.
The plane needs to be "thoroughly sanitized" (CAAC thinks) before cleaning crew can board to do their job.
There have been numerous COVID cases involving cleaning crew working on international flights arriving at Chinese airports. PVG, CAN, XMN, XIY etc.
China can't tolerate that.
Originally Posted by
drminn
No, it's so the rest of the world is protected !
No. China wants to protect itself, at ANY cost.
Originally Posted by
moondog
The Chinese are serious about this stuff. Assuming Delta can resolve the crew issue, increased costs will be passed onto us.
Yep. Watch for higher fares to China. I mean outrageously high fares. e.g. $4,000 for one-way economy ticket to Shanghai.
Originally Posted by
MonAmQB
The new CAAC rule is intended for sanitizing planes that will operate Chinese domestic flights after returning from an international flight. However, the new rule simply calls for increased sanitization of ALL planes and the PVG airport strictly follows the letter of the new rule by sanitizing ALL planes.
There has been a sudden raise of COVID cases among pax arriving on international flights despite negative tests before they board the planes and green codes issued by PRC consulates. CAAC decided that tougher measures need to be taken.
In fact, PRC consulates around the world have repeatedly issued warnings that unless it's absolutely necessary and urgent, YOU SHOULD NOT TRAVEL to CHINA.
All 10-year visas for US citizens have been suspended since March 2020, for example.