TransportationChina-North America flights just 20% of pre-pandemic level
Geopolitical tensions slow recovery as travel demand to other regions soars
Air China is increasing flights between Beijing and Sapporo as the weak yen makes Japan an attractive destination. (Air China)
SHIZUKA TANABE, Nikkei staff writer
GUANGZHOU -- Scheduled flights between China and North America this fall are on track to total only 20% of the 2019 pre-pandemic level, hindered by prolonged U.S.-China tensions and Beijing visa policies that encourage travel to and from Southeast Asia and Europe.