2 US airlines to introduce more routes to China

Two US airlines will increase the number of their flights to Beijing and Shanghai this year after China eased its travel policy for foreign tourists.

The airlines are introducing more routes to Asia after China updated its visa-free transit policy in December to allow tourists from 54 countries, including the United States, to stay for up to 10 days.

United Airlines will add to its routes to include a flight between Los Angeles International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport from May after gaining approval from the US Department of Transportation.