
Beijing data shows Chinese carriers hold 66.5% of post-Covid international routes
The market went from a 50:50 split to two-thirds Chinese, reshaping pricing, access, and leverage for foreign airlines.
By Mohammed Al-Shehri·· 3 min
3 briefings · “airlines”

The market went from a 50:50 split to two-thirds Chinese, reshaping pricing, access, and leverage for foreign airlines.
As premium lounges fill up, airlines are adding faster food-and-drink options to keep high-value flyers moving and still satisfied.

United is betting the Airbus A321XLR can make narrow-body jets feel premium enough to steal routes from older 757s, while FAA approval still holds up one flashy feature.