The two nations had suspended many air routes in the early stages of the pandemic, as governments around the world imposed travel restrictions in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. However, with the rollout of vaccines and the gradual decline of new COVID-19 cases, both the US and China have decided to reopen their skies to each other.
Chinese officials have echoed the sentiment, stating that the reopening of air routes is a positive step for the country's tourism industry, which has suffered greatly over the past year.
This announcement is a positive sign for the global travel industry, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. With more countries opening up their borders and restoring air travel, the world is slowly returning to a sense of normalcy, and the aviation industry can look forward to a brighter future.
