European airlines are significantly reducing flights to China due to the closure of Russian airspace and rising operational costs. Major carriers like Virgin Atlantic and SAS have exited the market, while others like Finnair and British Airways are cutting back on services. The increased flight times and costs, along with a decline in demand for travel to China, are key factors in this trend. Chinese airlines, benefiting from unrestricted access to Russian airspace, are increasing their flights to Europe. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)