The US Transportation Department said China’s cancellation of 44 flights operated by US airlines is inconsistent with the US-China air services accord.

The threshold is higher than the EU's, meaning the UK is no longer shadowing Brussels on slot rules as it has until now post-Brexit.

The latest capacity cut comes after the state of Western Australia announced it will impose a 'hard border' in an effort to prevent the spread of omicron.

The UN aviation body details ‘downside risks’ from COVID-19 headwinds in its latest global airline forecast.

The tie-up comes as LATAM Airlines Group anticipates restoring 72% of pre-pandemic capacity in January.

American, Delta and United have all been forced by the CAAC to temporarily suspend routes to China.

The carrier says its long-term focus is on rebuilding and growing its international network.

The move follows a similar capacity cut by Virgin Australia.