Asia-Pacific flights return for U.S. carriers, but profit concerns linger

China routes remain fraction of pre-pandemic levels as service slowly resumes

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Delta Air Lines saw profits rise while American Airlines' profit decreased in the fourth quarter from a year ago. © Reuters

JACK STONE TRUITT, Nikkei staff writer

NEW YORK -- Top U.S. airlines have restored most of their capacity in the Asia Pacific four years after the pandemic began, but empty seats on routes to Asia are hurting margins while a full return of flights between the U.S. and China remains far off.

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