CHINA-US: CHINA-US AIR FARES SHOOT UP AFTER U.S. LIFTED TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS ON STUDENTS FROM CHINA AND OTHER COUNTRIES
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Ticket prices for flights from China to the U.S. increased sharply after the U.S.government lifted travel restrictions on April 26 for students from China and several other countries. An economy-class ticket for United Airlines’ direct flight from Beijing to Boston August 31 was listed as 7,200 yuan ($1,100) before the news. The price nearly quadrupled to about 35,000 yuan on April 28. Ticket prices at other airlines also jumped.
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