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EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 7 MIN

Chinese airlines push back against Trump plan banning flights over Russia on US routes

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Six major Chinese airlines have formally pushed back against a proposal from the Trump administration to ban them from flying over Russian airspace on U.S. routes. In submissions to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the carriers argued the ban would harm the public interest by increasing travel time, raising costs, and inconveniencing passengers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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