Event Brief
Canada seeks more direct flights to China
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 11:08 AM ET
Summary: Canada’s transport minister said Ottawa will allow more direct passenger and cargo flights to China.
WHO: Steven MacKinnon
WHAT: Ottawa will permit an incremental increase in direct passenger combination flights to China and up to 20 cargo flights per week.
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Airlines may be reluctant due to soaring jet fuel costs and lack of access to Russian airspace.
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