News Snapshot:
The US Department of Transportation ( DOT ) has suspended 44 flight segments operated by Chinese air carriers in retaliation for Chinese cancellation of flights by US carriers due to alleged violation of the Asian country’s Covid-19 rules. It’s the latest volley in an increasing spat between US and Chinese aviation regulators about the rules, as China remains committed to a zero-Covid infection policy. The DOT says on 21 January that its sanctions, which take effect immediately, are due to the Civil Aviation Administration of China ( CAAC ) recently “ impairing the operating rights of three US carriers ”....
