U.S. Moves to Ban Chinese Airlines from Using Russian Airspace on U.S. Routes. The Trump administration is moving to ban Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on routes to and from the United States, saying the practice gives them an unfair competitive edge. U.S. carriers have long argued that Chinese airlines save time and fuel by flying through Russian airspace while U.S. airlines are blocked from doing the same due to Moscow's restrictions after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. Transportation Department says the imbalance has become a major competitive factor and wants to "level the playing field". Chinese carriers now have just two days to respond, and a final order could take effect as soon as November. The move could impact major Chinese airlines like Air China, China Eastern, Xiamen Airlines, and China Southern. This decision comes at a time of rising U.S.-China tensions, even as Boeing pursues a potential 500-jet deal in China. Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to meet later this month in South Korea. [Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT]