The US has suspended 44 China-bound flights from Chinese airlines in a spat over COVID-19 rules

The US Department of Transportation has suspended 44 flights operated by Chinese airlines in a spat over coronavirus cases. The flights were set to carry passengers from Los Angeles LAX and New York JFK to five airports in China. The DOT issued the order Friday after China had itself suspended 44 flights operated by American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines. The US’ suspensions cover certain Air China flights from Los Angeles to Shenzhen, Air China flights from Los Angeles to Tianjin, China Eastern Airlines flights from New York JFK to Shanghai, China Southern Airlines flights from Los Angeles to…