U.S. blocks dozens of flights by Chinese airlines in response to virus policy

S. carriers, who are following all relevant Chinese regulations with respect to pre-departure and in-flight protocols, should not be penalized if passengers, post-arrival, later test positive for COVID-19,” the department wrote in Friday’s order.Delta Air Lines, which has had 14 flights suspended by China in recent weeks, said, “We appreciate continued U.S. government efforts to ensure fairness and access to China.”Purple Line: It will open 4 1/2 years late and cost $1.4 billion more to complete, state saysAmtrak: Winter storm leaves passengers stuck on trains for daysMetro: After second suspension, Metro says timing for return of railcars is unknownAir travel: 28,000 canceled flights later, airlines still looking for upper hand against omicron, weatherI-95: How Virginia’s I-95 fiasco led to a 93-year-old driver’s 39-hour odyssey | Calls grow for examinations of Virginia’s response to hours-long I-95 backupThe most important news stories of the day, curated by Post editors and delivered every morning.By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy