China returns to the skies as it eases restrictions

China returns to the skies as it eases COVID 19 restrictions is ramping up concerns about congestion and possible trade tensions as far away as Europe as carriers try to restore lucrative services without some of them being able to fly over Russia.

Western airlines have not had access to Russia's East-West air corridors since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February triggered Western sanctions and retaliatory bans by Russia. Chinese cargo carriers kept flying and passengers could follow.

I don't think there is any appetite for removing sanctions while the war continues, said Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association.

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