U.S. to Suspend 26 Flights by Chinese Airlines in Escalating Dispute Over Covid Policies

(Bloomberg) — The U.S. Department of Transportation is suspending 26 flights by Chinese airlines next month in a dispute over Beijing’s strict policies when travelers test positive for Covid-19.

The retaliatory move follows the Chinese government’s decision to limit inbound flights by U.S. carriers including United Airlines Holdings Inc. and Delta Air Lines Inc.