China’s Red Ink

September 10th, 2022 at 8:38 AM EDT

Chinese airlines struggled mightily during the first half of the year under the country’s zero-Covid policy. The Big 3 all lost money but China Eastern, based in Shanghai — which suffered several lockdowns — lost the most. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss the situation and how it may be turning around. Plus, Orlando Airport’s new $2.8 billion terminal. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeRSS

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