美国又想昏招：往返美国的中国航班，禁飞俄领空

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. government is threatening to prohibit Chinese airlines from flying over Russian airspace on routes to and from the U.S., claiming that this policy creates an unfair competitive advantage for Chinese carriers over American airlines [1][4]. Group 1: U.S. Government Actions - The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a proposed order to ban Chinese airlines from using Russian airspace, citing that the current situation puts American airlines at a competitive disadvantage [1]. - The U.S. government has given Chinese airlines two days to respond to this proposed order, with the final decision potentially taking effect as early as November [1]. Group 2: Impact on Airlines - The proposed ban could affect flights operated by major Chinese airlines such as Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines [1]. - American airlines have reported that the inability to fly over Russian airspace increases operational costs, making direct flights from the U.S. East Coast to China economically unfeasible [3][4]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russian authorities have banned U.S. airlines from its airspace, leading to longer flight times and higher fuel costs for American carriers [3]. - Chinese airlines continue to benefit from shorter flight routes over Russian airspace, which reduces fuel consumption and operational costs compared to their Western counterparts [3][4]. Group 4: International Reactions - European airlines, particularly Air France-KLM and Lufthansa, are also lobbying their governments to impose restrictions on Chinese airlines, citing "unfair competition" [5][6]. - The U.S. airline industry has estimated that American carriers lose approximately $2 billion annually due to the competitive disadvantages created by the current airspace restrictions [4].