US-China Flights Approved to Double

The video discusses the recent announcement of increased flight frequencies between China and the US, doubling from 12 to 24 flights per week by the end of October. This change is set against the backdrop of reduced travel demand post-pandemic, with current levels at only 7-8% of pre-pandemic capacity. United Airlines has responded by increasing flights from San Francisco to Shanghai and adding a route to Beijing. Despite these changes, consumer sentiment in China remains low, and the demand for international travel is still weak. The video explores how this increase in flights will test market demand and affect airfares, which remain high in the Trans Pacific market.

What was the pre-pandemic flight frequency between China and other regions?

• 24 flights per week

• 12 flights per week

• 500 flights per week

• 340 flights per week

How did United Airlines respond to the increase in flight frequencies?

• They reduced flights to China.

• They stopped flights to China.

• They maintained the same number of flights.

• They increased flights to a daily schedule.

What is a significant challenge for Chinese airlines in the current market?

• Weak international travel demand

• Profitable operations

• Strong consumer sentiment

• High demand for flights

Which cities have seen a spillover effect due to travel demand between major aviation markets?

• New York and Los Angeles

• Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Seoul

• London and Paris

• Beijing and Shanghai

What is a current characteristic of airfares in the Trans Pacific markets?

• They are decreasing.

• They are very high.

• They are stable.

• They are very low.