Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 56 minutes ago
If Delta or British Airways loses money for 3 years, they go bankrupt. Air China (and its sisters China Eastern and China Southern) can lose money for a decade, accumulate massive debts, and still buy hundreds of brand-new planes. Why? Because in China, an airline isn't just a business; it is Strategic Infrastructure.
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If Delta or British Airways loses money for 3 years, they go bankrupt. Air China (and its sisters China Eastern and China Southern) can lose money for a decade, accumulate massive debts, and still buy hundreds of brand-new planes. Why? Because in China, an airline isn't just a business; it is Strategic Infrastructure.
Footage: Shutterstock
Inquiries: behindasian@gmail.com
Brought to you by the Behind Asian Team.










