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The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has advised airlines to reroute flights and is examining potential hazards at airports to prevent safety threats. This action follows recent aviation incidents, including the crashes of Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 and South Korea's Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, which resulted in 217 fatalities.
Shu Mingjiang, a CAAC official, stated at a press briefing on January 3, 2025: "The Civil Aviation Administration of China has been... in a timely manner warning airlines of safety risks to flights, and adjusting route plans to ensure safe operation."
Major Chinese carriers like Air China and China Southern Airlines have already altered their routes to avoid southern Russian airspace. This change comes after the suspected downing of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243 by Russian air defense systems on December 25, 2024.
