China-US Aviation Post-Pandemic: Capacity, the Bilateral Agreement and Gains for Incheon

China-U.S. aviation activity remains a focal point as travel resumes post-pandemic, with ongoing attention to capacity and bilateral arrangements. The latest data from OAG Analyser schedules highlights the annual frequency share of scheduled one-way non-stop flights between China and the United States, broken down by airline domicile country.

The analysis centers on how China and the United States compare in terms of non-stop flight offerings, using scheduled frequencies as a proxy for capacity. The data reflects the distribution of one-way services and how much each side contributes to the bilateral market.

OAG’s schedule data provides a lens into how carriers from different domiciles participate in the China–U.S. route network, illustrating shifts in which airlines and countries dominate cross-border services. The metrics emphasize the relative scale of operations rather than the specifics of individual flights.

While the dataset underscores airline-domicile shares, it does not disclose operational details beyond scheduled frequency. It also does not specify dates, incident outcomes, or particular airports, focusing solely on the proportional representation of one-way non-stop services between the two nations.

Incheon’s gains are implied through the broader capacity picture, but the material does not enumerate porte-specific improvements or policy outcomes. The report frames the bilateral capacity landscape without attributing gains to particular agreements or negotiations.