Can You Get Into China?

[Randy W]

Take this with a grain of whatever - I'm not sure of where the data comes from. Just check for yourself.

His (ikkyinchina's) list is at https://ikkyinchina.com/china-tube/list-of-available-flights-to-china/available-flights-to-china-from-usa/?fbclid=IwAR1wppxPLUPVVntQ4RaQC8VszSehXMYlvYZ1FvLjlI3avfJwkhZ2wTzRut8

and his site is at:

Ikky In China

Learn about China's tech and travel news with Ikky – your ultimate guide to the Middle Kingdom!

Available Flights to China from USA

https://www.facebook.com/groups/going2china/permalink/6534858106642505/?mibextid=Nif5oz

Available Flights to China from USA

This page list all direct flights to China from USA.

Route	Flight	Date
Chicago ——–> Beijing	United Airlines UA851	Daily (Starting Jan 11, 2024)
Chicago ——–> Shanghai	United Airlines UA835	Daily (Starting Jan 10, 2024)
Dallas ——–> Shanghai	American Airlines AA127	Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Daily (Starting Jan 1, 2024)
Detroit ——–> Shanghai	Delta DL389	Wednesdays & Saturdays Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays (Starting Oct 29, 2023)
Los Angeles ——–> Beijing	Air China CA984	Fridays (Starting Oct 28, 2023)
Los Angeles ——–> Beijing	Air China CA988	Fridays & Sundays
Los Angeles ——–> Guangzhou	China Southern CZ328	Tuesdays & Sundays
Los Angeles ——–> Shanghai	China Eastern MU586	Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays (Starting Oct 29, 2023)
Los Angeles ——–> Shanghai	Delta DL39	Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays (Starting Mar 31, 2024)
Los Angeles ——–> Shanghai	United Airlines UA 198	Daily (Starting Jan 9, 2024)
Los Angeles ——–> Shenzhen	Air China CA770	Tuesdays
Los Angeles ——–> Xiamen	XiamenAir MF830	Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
New York ——–> Beijing	Air China CA982	Thursdays & Sundays Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays (Starting Oct 28, 2023)
New York ——–> Beijing	United Airlines UA89	Daily (Starting Jan 9, 2024)
New York ——–> Guangzhou	China Southern CZ600	Saturdays
New York ——–> Shanghai	China Eastern MU588	Mondays & Wednesdays
New York ——–> Shanghai	United Airlines UA86	Daily (Starting Jan 9, 2024)
San Francisco ——–> Beijing	Air China CA986	Wednesdays & Saturdays (Starting Oct 28, 2023)
San Francisco ——–> Beijing	United Airlines UA888	Tuesday (On Nov 9, 2023) Daily (Starting Nov 11, 2023)
San Francisco ——–> Chengdu	United Airlines UA9	Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays (Starting Mar 31, 2024)
San Francisco ——–> Shanghai	United Airlines UA857	Daily
San Francisco ——–> Shanghai	United Airlines UA891	Daily (Starting Jan 9, 2024)
San Francisco ——–> Shanghai	China Eastern MU590	Mondays & Saturdays (Starting Oct 29, 2023)
San Francisco ——–> Wuhan	China Southern CZ660	Sundays (Starting Nov 5, 2023)
Seattle ——–> Shanghai	Delta DL281	Tuesdays & Fridays Daily (Starting Oct 29, 2023)
Washington ——–> Beijing	United Airlines UA807	Daily (Starting Jan 9, 2024)

Edited October 11, 2023 by Randy W (see edit history)

[Randy W]

More direct China-US flights on the horizon, but return to 2019 traffic far more distant

• Direct flights between two countries set to increase in October, a fraction of pre-pandemic routings
• Both Chinese and US airlines will expand their schedules, but politics and structural demand shifts may blunt enthusiasm for total resumption

A passenger airplane lands in Beijing Capital International Airport on December 27, 2022. Flights between the US and China are scheduled to increase in October per an agreement between the two countries. Photo: EPA-EFE

Quote

 

Shaffia Xiong’s trip to New York almost didn’t happen.

The 25-year-old Guangzhou-based businesswoman paid a consultant 3,000 yuan (US$410) for help getting a US work visa and buying a sky-high 20,000 yuan return ticket for a series of conferences – which, even at that astronomical price, required a 2.5-hour stopover in Seoul.

“There are a handful of choices [of airlines] and few flights,” Xiong said. “It’s not just the high cost. There is also the long waiting list for visas to travel to the US.”

Frequency of flights will increase in October, when US airlines expand their list of direct routes. But analysts expect no quick recovery to pre-pandemic numbers, pointing to strained China-US relations and uncertainty over long-term demand.

 

The Chinese embassy in Washington referred questions about specifics to authorities in China, but said “direct flights are essential for increasing mutual visits between Chinese and American peoples. We hope that the restoration of more flights will do good to the flow of people and trade between the two countries.”

After US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s June trip to China, consistent engagement by USDOT and the State Department with Chinese officials “made this important step forward possible”, USDOT added.

Edited October 11, 2023 by Randy W (see edit history)

[Randy W]

China cancels health declaration procedure for entry and exit starting Nov 1

from the Global Times 

Published: Oct 31, 2023 11:04 AM

China cancels health declaration procedure for entry and exit starting Nov 1

 

[Randy W]

China is set to allow an increase in direct flights between China and the U.S. from 48 to 70 per week, which is likely to lead to an average 50% price drop.

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[Martin B]

A major step in the right direction: https://www.reuters.com/world/china-eases-visa-application-us-tourists-2023-12-30/

In particular: Tourist visa applicants in the U.S. will no longer need to submit air ticket bookings, hotel reservations or an invitation letter, the embassy's notice said. 

There was also a lot of gamesmanship around this requirement (e.g. booking refundable tickets and cancelling hotel reservations) anyways. Hopefully the US gets added to the visa-free list down the road (VERY useful now that my wife naturalized) but I wouldn't count on it.

[Randy W]

🎉🎉Good News! Tourist Visa (L-Visa) Application Documents to be Simplified
Tourist visa applicants within the United States will no longer be required to submit round-trip air ticket booking record, proof of hotel reservation, itinerary or invitation letter from January 1, 2024.

Since visa applications are processed on a case- by-case basis, please refer to the Chinese Embassy and Consulates-General in the United States for specifics.
✅ Hi American friends, if you're hesitating to visit China because of the visa process, now is the time to act. The Chinese government has made it easier for Americans to obtain visas, and we'd be happy to help you with your travel plans. https://bit.ly/China-Tours-2024-2025

❤️ Feel free to reach out via DM or WhatsApp at +86 180 7831 8780 (Jude).

#chinatravel #chinavisa #travelplanning #tailormadetravel #bucketlisttravel #familyvacation 

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Edited January 4 by Randy W (see edit history)

[Randy W]

I assume you've already done this, but be sure to check out the CFL topics - 

CCP Membership Issues

http://candleforlove.com/forums/topic/46726-ccp-membership-issues/

 

In 2011, CFL member Cathy & Bruce documented their CCP and Consular experience in a MS Word Document, which may be found here - CCP Essay

 

Also check topics tagged AP, CPC, and CCP

[Randy W]

It would seem that you got a rogue USCIS agent. I would approach it with that assumption, but then again - figuring out what to do can be a whole different ballgame. Best of luck.

[Randy W]

Passenger flights between China, US to increase to 100/week from March 31: official

from the Global Times

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202402/1307934.shtml

Chinese and US airlines will increase passenger flights from March 31, an official of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said on Thursday, a positive sign of flight recovery between the two countries.

Starting on March 31, airlines from China and the US can operate a total of 100 scheduled round trips per week, Dai Jun, an official from the CAAC, told a press conference.

It will be the biggest jump for such flights since the outbreak of the pandemic. There were three rounds of flight increases in 2023, and the most recent was from 48 to 70, starting from October.

Edited March 31 by Randy W (see edit history)