Your current location:HOME >entertainment >Chinese carriers allowed to operate more flights to US 正文
TIME:2024-05-21 12:10:44 Source: Internet compilationEdit:entertainment
By Wang Qingyun (China Daily) 08:01, February 28, 2024The number of passenger flights allowed to be
The number of passenger flights allowed to be operated by Chinese airlines between China and the United States is set to increase from next month, in the latest step taken to boost direct flight connectivity between the two countries.
The US Department of Transportation said on Monday that from March 31, Chinese carriers could operate a total of 50 round-trip passenger flights a week, up from the current 35.
The move "is a significant step forward in further normalization of the US-China market in anticipation of the Summer 2024 traffic season", the department said in a statement.
The increase comes months after President Xi Jinping met with US President Joe Biden in San Francisco in November last year.
During the meeting, the leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral dialogue and cooperation in various fields, including significantly increasing flights between the two countries.
China and the US have been working to increase the number of passenger flights between the two countries, after it fell sharply following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In May 2023, the US Department of Transportation allowed Chinese carriers to operate 12 round-trip passenger flights per week. The number was then increased several times, till it reached 35 in November.
The latest increase to 50 will bring the market to nearly one-third of pre-pandemic levels, according to Reuters, which said more than 150 weekly round-trip passenger flights were allowed by each side before the pandemic hit.
China has called for joint efforts with the US to support and encourage people-to-people exchanges.
It has also taken a series of measures to attract foreign travelers, including those from the US, over the past months.
Last month, the Chinese embassy and consulates-general in the US simplified the documents which applicants for a tourist visa are required to submit.
Sweden beats France, Britain relegated after losing to Norway at hockey worlds2024-05-21 12:10
Chinese companies set new digging record in tunnelling projects in Nepal2024-05-21 12:02
The Three2024-05-21 11:45
Kazakh embroidery production helps female villagers increase income in Xinjiang2024-05-21 11:31
Justin Timberlake set to bring his The Forget Tomorrow World Tour to Australia in 20252024-05-21 10:13
Palestinian girls practice Chinese martial arts in West Bank2024-05-21 10:12
Tibet's Nyingchi holds archery competition to celebrate Gongbo New Year2024-05-21 10:07
Silk Road film festival opens in NW China2024-05-21 10:05
Baby Reindeer's real2024-05-21 09:59
Xi Replies to Letter from Philadelphia Orchestra CEO2024-05-21 09:43
Verona confirms Serie A status for another year after beating Salernitana2024-05-21 11:31
Nuclear power plant operator sanguine on renewable energy2024-05-21 11:25
Craftsman brings traditional sculptures to life2024-05-21 10:57
Beijing looks to boost green technology development2024-05-21 10:32
'Constantly learning' Imanaga off to impressive start with the Chicago Cubs2024-05-21 10:27
Book of Xi's Discourses on Chinese Modernization Published2024-05-21 10:22
Light decorations for upcoming Spring Festival in Xi'an2024-05-21 09:44
Painting exhibition featuring China's natural beauty kicks off in Egypt's Opera House2024-05-21 09:42
NBA playoffs: Edwards leads Wolves to 982024-05-21 09:32
People shop for decorations for upcoming Halloween in Ontario, Canada2024-05-21 09:24