The US Department of Transportation (DOT) may prohibit Chinese airlines bound for the United States from flying over Russia, according to a report by Reuters. The move comes as the Trump administration seeks to eliminate what it considers an unfair advantage for Chinese carriers that are permitted to use Russian airspace.

US airlines were banned from Russian airspace after Western nations imposed restrictions and sanctions that also prohibited Russian airlines from purchasing aircraft and spare parts, following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since then, Chinese airlines flying to both Europe and the United States have enjoyed an advantage, using less fuel and reducing flight times.

An Unfair Advantage

According to the report, US carriers have long criticized the decision

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