China's Covid-hit Shenzhen suspends direct flights to Beijing

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Direct flights from the southern city of Shenzhen to Beijing have been suspended until at least July 1, booking apps showed, ahead of celebrations for the Chinese Communist Party's founding in the capital on that date.

Reuters reports that a Shenzhen government official who declined to be identified and two airline representatives confirmed flights from Shenzhen to the capital had been suspended.

Flights to other mainland destinations appeared to be operating as normal.

Travellers are seen at the Beijing Daxing International Airport on the first day of Labour Day holiday, in Beijing, China, May 1. — Reuters
Travellers are seen at the Beijing Daxing International Airport on the first day of Labour Day holiday, in Beijing, China, May 1. — Reuters

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