Air Route Authority Between The United States And The People's Republic Of China
There are bilateral treaties that govern aviation rights between the United States and the People's Republic of China. Agreements cover both passenger services and cargo services. There is not an "open skies" agreement, which generally refers to an agreement that allows unrestricted flights between countries. The current treaty specifies the number of flights permitted. Due to the highly regulated nature of awards for route authority between the two countries and the strict limits on number of flights, the application process is competitive. U.S. airlines have sought to gain support from local politicians and the general public to influence the U.S. government into awarding to routes.
The United States has liberal aviation agreements with many countries but not the People's Republic of China, Japan, South Africa, and some South American countries.
Read more about Air Route Authority Between The United States And The People's Republic Of China: Current Passenger Flights Operating, Early History, 1999 Air Services Agreement, 2004 Agreement, 2005 Expansion, 2006 Expansion, 2007 Agreement Covering Expansion From 2007 To 2009, New Restrictions On Sale of Route Authority By U.S. Carriers, 2010 Expansion, 2012/2013 Route Transfer
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