US/China Airflight disruption blamed on ¡®geopolitical issues¡¯

[Randy W]

in the SCMP - it looks like instead of flying over the pole, they took a longer route through Los Angeles. American Airlines only - apparently a precautionary business decision by the airline

 

American Airlines flights to China back to normal after disruption blamed on ‘geopolitical issues’

Routes from the US into Beijing and Hong Kong were diverted and aircraft refuelled due to ‘restricted airspace’ over Russia

 

 

The route changes prompted American Airlines to issue an alert urging passengers to reconsider their travel plans. The company has since rescinded that advice.

 

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On Sunday, a statement by the airline cited “restricted airspace” for the disruption. It affected three flights leaving the US for Asia on Saturday, but by Sunday stopovers were no longer required.