Core Viewpoint - The report from Zhongtai Securities indicates a downward trend in the total flight schedule volume for domestic airlines in the 2025 winter-spring season, both year-on-year and month-on-month, suggesting a potential for price recovery due to supply constraints and high load factors [1][2]. Group 1: Seasonal Overview - The total flight schedule volume for domestic airlines in the 2025 winter-spring season shows a year-on-year decrease of 2% and a month-on-month decrease of 3%, while still being 15% higher than the 2019 winter-spring season [2]. - International flight schedule volume has limited growth, with a 2% increase compared to the 2024 winter-spring season, reaching 75% of the 2019 levels [2]. - The planned schedule volume for domestic airlines in Asia, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, North America, and Africa has recovered to 79%, 126%, 81%, 171%, 26%, and 267% of the 2019 levels, respectively [2]. Group 2: Domestic Route Dynamics - The overall flight schedule volume is declining, with only five-tier cities showing significant growth, which increased by 4.6% [3]. - The Civil Aviation Administration has limited the release of flight slots in first-tier cities, leading to stable schedule volumes in these areas [3]. - Airlines are likely reducing schedules in less profitable lower-tier cities while increasing flights in five-tier cities, particularly in Xinjiang due to favorable subsidy policies [3][4]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Major airlines are reducing their presence in lower-tier markets, which may enhance their revenue quality; for instance, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines have decreased their schedule volumes in lower-tier cities by 3%, 5%, and 4%, respectively [5]. - The proportion of core city flight schedules for major airlines is significant, with Air China at 82%, China Eastern at 80%, and Spring Airlines at 74% [5]. - Huaxia Airlines is increasing its schedule volume by 5.2%, primarily in second and five-tier cities, benefiting from recovery in capacity and subsidies [6]. Group 4: Strategic Investments - Spring Airlines and Hainan Airlines are focusing on increasing their flight schedules in second to five-tier cities, with Spring Airlines showing growth rates of 6.27% to 31.46% across various city tiers [7]. - Hainan Airlines is also increasing its flight schedules in first, second, and five-tier cities, indicating a dual benefit from demand and subsidy policies [7].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the transportation industry [8] Core Insights - The travel chain is experiencing a recovery in demand, with ticket prices showing a positive trend and a clear inflection point in revenue [2][5] - The shipping sector is witnessing a seasonal surge in freight rates due to peak season and geopolitical factors [6] - The logistics sector is seeing a year-on-year increase in unit prices for major express delivery companies, with a second round of price hikes initiated [6] Summary by Sections Aviation - Demand recovery is evident, with business travel gradually increasing since September, leading to improved revenue margins. The industry is expected to benefit from a tightening supply side and lower fuel costs, resulting in a resonance of income and costs [5][17] - The introduction of new aircraft is expected to remain slow in 2025, with engine maintenance squeezing capacity. The industry is projected to reach historical highs in capacity utilization [5][17] Shipping - Oil shipping rates are on the rise, with the average VLCC-TCE increasing by 8.7% to $86,000 per day. Geopolitical events and OPEC+ production increases are expected to support the oil shipping market [6][22] - The SCFI index for foreign trade shipping has risen by 12.9% to 1,310 points, driven by increased demand and tariff adjustments [6][22] - The BDI index for bulk shipping has increased by 6.9% to 2,069 points, supported by stable overseas mining shipments [6][22] Logistics - The express delivery sector is seeing a year-on-year increase in unit prices, with a second round of price hikes underway. The overall performance of the sector is expected to improve in Q4 and next year [6][36] - The average daily collection volume for postal express services has decreased by 0.7% year-on-year, indicating seasonal effects and price adjustments [6][36]

Core Points - China Southern Airlines has officially launched the Beijing Daxing to Doha route, marking its second direct flight from a major domestic hub to Qatar's capital, enhancing the air route network between China and the Middle East [1][4] - The inaugural flight was operated by an Airbus A330-300, carrying 231 passengers and 7.2 tons of cargo, with a passenger load factor exceeding 80% [3] - The airline has implemented a comprehensive service strategy, including Arabic-speaking staff and special cultural gifts for passengers, to enhance the travel experience [3][4] Route Details - The new route operates three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with the outbound flight departing at 00:35 Beijing time and arriving in Doha at 05:15 local time [4] - Return flights leave Doha at 08:30 local time and arrive back in Beijing at 21:40 Beijing time [4] - China Southern Airlines offers a through-check baggage service and complimentary hotel accommodation for eligible transit passengers [4] Strategic Implications - The launch of this route is part of China Southern Airlines' broader international strategy, aimed at strengthening trade and logistics connections under the Belt and Road Initiative [1][4] - The airline plans to continue developing a comprehensive international aviation hub to facilitate greater economic exchange and enhance passenger value [4]

Group 1: Company Performance - The stock price of Lao Pu Huang Jin (06181) has shown strong performance, closing at 803.5 HKD, surpassing the upper Bollinger Band around 770 HKD, with some investors optimistic about a potential rise to 900 HKD [2] - China Southern Airlines (01055) has also demonstrated robust stock movement, closing at 4.4 HKD, with a peak at 4.52 HKD, and some investors speculating it could reach 6 HKD [5] - Geely Automobile (00175) has seen its stock price rise to 19.25 HKD, but there are concerns about a potential pullback due to resistance at 20 HKD [8] - New Oriental (09901) has experienced a significant surge, closing at 45.7 HKD, breaking through the upper Bollinger Band, indicating strong momentum [12] - Pop Mart (09992) has shown impressive growth, closing at 288.2 HKD, with a notable increase in trading volume and an RSI indicator above 80 [14] Group 2: Derivative Products Analysis - For Lao Pu Huang Jin, there is limited choice in call options, with only one product available at an exercise price of around 838 HKD, which has a leverage of 3.5 times and an implied volatility of 73% [3] - In the case of China Southern Airlines, there is only one call option available expiring in January 2026, making it difficult to assess its terms, thus suggesting investors should monitor the stock's performance before making decisions [5] - Geely Automobile has two in-the-money products with exercise prices of 18.8 HKD and 18.9 HKD, both expiring in December 2025, with one showing better terms than the other [9] - For Pop Mart, there are six call options with exercise prices around 300 HKD, with significant differences in terms such as leverage and implied volatility, highlighting the importance of comparing products [15][16]

Core Points - China Southern Airlines has lifted restrictions on its "Pet in Cabin" service, now available for domestic flights from 18 cities, significantly expanding its service network [1][3] - The service now covers over 450 flight routes, doubling the previous coverage, allowing up to 4 pets per flight [1][3] - The airline has introduced additional features such as pet-specific seat purchases and safety measures including pet seat covers and protective straps [3] Service Expansion - The "Pet in Cabin" service is now available from major cities including Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and others, enhancing accessibility for pet owners [1][3] - The service expansion aims to meet the growing demand from travelers with pets, reflecting a trend in the airline industry towards accommodating pet owners [1][3] Customer Preparation - Travelers are advised to prepare necessary documents such as the Animal Quarantine Certificate and vaccination proof, as well as compliant pet carriers and supplies [3] - The airline emphasizes the importance of pet hygiene and safety during travel, including the use of pet diapers and muzzles for dogs [3] Service Development - Since the launch of the "Pet in Cabin" service in December 2024, the airline has received positive feedback from pet owners [3] - China Southern Airlines has developed a comprehensive pet travel service, including dedicated areas at airports for pet care and transportation [3]

Investment Rating - The report rates the transportation industry as "Positive" [1] Core Insights - Over 80% of transportation companies have performed well in ESG scores, with 15 companies scoring above 80 and 12 above 90, representing 83% and 67% respectively [9][11] - 94% of the 18 central enterprises in the transportation sector have completed the required disclosures regarding importance assessment, but only 33% have disclosed third-party verification reports [11][13] - Companies in the high score range actively disclose climate change issues, while those in the lower range focus more on environmental issues, indicating a need for improvement in climate-related disclosures [16][17] - The report highlights the social responsibilities of transportation enterprises, particularly in rural revitalization and safety operations, with a 94% disclosure rate for safety operations [37][41] - Governance scores are generally high, with many companies integrating party building into their governance structures, showcasing a unique governance advantage [47][51] Summary by Sections Overall Performance - More than 80% of transportation companies have good overall ESG scores, with detailed financial importance disclosures and high scores in environmental, social responsibility, and governance aspects [9][16] Importance Assessment - 94% of companies have completed the required disclosures, with 17 out of 18 companies highlighting financial importance [11][13] Environmental & Climate - 83% of companies scored between 30-34 in environmental issues, with high disclosure rates for waste management (100%) and energy management (96%) [16][20] - Climate management disclosures show a high completion rate of 89%, but climate strategy disclosures need improvement, with only 56% of companies fully disclosing [32][35] Social Responsibility - Transportation enterprises have detailed their efforts in rural revitalization and social contributions, achieving a 100% disclosure rate for social responsibility [41][42] - Safety operations are a key focus, with 94% of companies disclosing relevant information [37][45] Governance - Governance scores are high, with 14 companies disclosing governance structures and mechanisms, and many integrating party building into their governance [47][51] - 94% of companies focus on safety risk management, with detailed disclosures on safety management systems [53][56]

Core Viewpoint - The airline industry is experiencing a low growth rate in domestic capacity while focusing on increasing international routes, leading to a tight supply situation and high passenger load factors [1][2][5]. Supply and Demand - Domestic airline capacity growth is below 3%, with a significant focus on international routes, resulting in a tight supply [1][2]. - Passenger load factors remain high, with improvements compared to both the previous year and 2019, particularly in domestic routes [1][3]. - Domestic turnover volume has shown steady growth, while international turnover volume has significantly increased, nearly returning to 2019 levels [1][5]. Pricing - During the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, the industry saw a positive year-on-year change in ticket prices, with October prices continuing to show strength [2][3]. - The average domestic ticket price from the beginning of 2025 until mid-October was 861 yuan, down 7.9% year-on-year, while the average ticket price during the holiday period was 942 yuan, down 1.5% year-on-year [3]. - Recent weeks have shown a trend of increasing ticket prices, with a 4.9% year-on-year increase in the latest week [3]. Fuel and Exchange Rates - The average price of aviation fuel in October was 5572 yuan per ton, a slight decrease of 0.1% year-on-year [4]. - The Chinese yuan has appreciated against the US dollar since the beginning of 2025, which may impact operational costs for airlines [4]. Fleet Expansion - In September, Air China had the highest net increase in aircraft, adding 5 planes, while other airlines also showed varying levels of fleet growth [6][7]. - From January to September 2025, several airlines, including Spring Airlines, showed positive growth in domestic capacity, with Spring Airlines leading at a 6.4% increase [5][7]. Investment Focus - Investors are advised to pay attention to key airlines such as China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Spring Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines for potential investment opportunities [8].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [6] Core Insights - The overall passenger load factor in September remained high, with significant year-on-year improvements in international routes [1][4] - Domestic capacity growth was modest at approximately 2.2% year-on-year, while there was a notable decrease of about 15.7% compared to August [2][16] - The implementation of the self-discipline convention by the China Air Transport Association is expected to help stabilize the market and improve profitability [5] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The passenger load factor for listed airlines increased by approximately 2.1 percentage points year-on-year, while it decreased by 1.0 percentage point compared to August [3][34] - Eastern Airlines showed the most aggressive improvement in load factor, with a year-on-year increase of 3.3% in September [48] 2. Domestic Route Capacity - Domestic airlines maintained a low growth rate in capacity, with a year-on-year increase of about 2.2% and a month-on-month decrease of approximately 15.7% [2][16] - The competitive landscape is shifting towards lower price segments, necessitating cost efficiency improvements for airlines [2][18] 3. Domestic Route Load Factor - The overall load factor for domestic routes remained high, with a year-on-year increase of about 2.1 percentage points [34][42] - Major airlines like Eastern Airlines and Air China reported significant year-on-year load factor improvements of 3.3% and 3.0%, respectively [48][39] 4. International Route Capacity - International route capacity for listed airlines increased by approximately 9.4% year-on-year, while it decreased by about 9.5% compared to August [4][54] - The load factor for international routes improved by approximately 3.5 percentage points year-on-year, indicating a strong recovery compared to last year [4][60] 5. Airport Throughput - Major airports such as Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen reported year-on-year growth in international passenger throughput of 19%, 13%, and 15%, respectively [68][74] - Overall, international passenger throughput growth rates are stabilizing as the industry moves into the latter half of the year [68][72]

Core Insights - The aviation and airport sector experienced a slight increase of 0.17% on October 17, with Xiamen Airport leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3839.76, down 1.95%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12688.94, down 3.04% [1] Stock Performance - Xiamen Airport (600897) closed at 15.33, up 4.93% with a trading volume of 140,100 shares and a turnover of 211 million yuan [1] - Other notable performers include: - 吉祥航空 (603885) at 14.10, up 3.30% [1] - 中国国航 (601111) at 8.46, up 1.32% [1] - 中国东航 (600115) at 4.48, up 0.67% [1] - Conversely, 深圳机场 (000089) closed at 7.10, down 0.42% [1] Capital Flow - The aviation and airport sector saw a net inflow of 175 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 195 million yuan [2] - The detailed capital flow for key stocks includes: - 中国国航 (601111) with a net inflow of 14.4 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - 吉祥航空 (603885) with a net inflow of 64.3 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - 海航控股 (600221) had a net outflow of 54.3 million yuan from retail investors [3]

Core Insights - The aviation industry is experiencing a steady increase in flight execution volume and passenger load factors, indicating a recovery in demand and potential for profitability improvement [1][2][5] Flight Volume and Passenger Load Factors - As of October 14, 2025, the daily flight execution volume in civil aviation is 15,539 flights, a 3.73% increase from 14,980 flights in the same period of 2024 [1][2] - Passenger load factors for July to September 2025 are 84.5%, 87.5%, and 85.8%, all exceeding the levels from the same period in 2019 [1][2] - The average passenger load factor for the three major airlines in September 2025 is 85.7%, up 5 percentage points from 2019 [2] Ticket Price Recovery - The average domestic economy class ticket price in September 2025 is 697 yuan, a 0.6% increase year-on-year, and a recovery from a 5% decrease compared to September 2019 [2] - During the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, the average domestic economy class ticket price is 849 yuan, reflecting a 0.3% increase year-on-year and a recovery from a 1.4% decrease compared to the same holiday in 2019 [2] International and Domestic Flight Growth - The average daily execution volume of international flights and flights to Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan is 2,154 flights, a significant increase of 16.70% year-on-year [3] - Domestic flight execution volume averages 13,885 flights per day, a 1.91% increase year-on-year [3] - By June 2025, international flight volumes have recovered to 88% of the levels seen in the same period of 2019 [3] Supply Constraints and Future Outlook - Global aircraft manufacturers are facing significant supply chain disruptions, leading to a slowdown in aircraft deliveries, with Boeing and Airbus expected to deliver 348 and 766 aircraft in 2024, respectively [4] - The expansion of aviation capacity is expected to remain constrained due to regulatory challenges and the aging fleet [4] Oil Price Trends and Competitive Landscape - International oil prices have been on a downward trend in 2025, which is beneficial for airline profitability due to reduced fuel costs [5] - The "anti-involution" policy initiated in June 2025 aims to address the issue of continuously declining ticket prices, with expectations for price recovery in the aviation sector [5] Investment Recommendations - The combination of low supply growth, recovering demand, and decreasing oil prices suggests a favorable environment for ticket price recovery and airline profitability [6] - Continuous monitoring of demand recovery, particularly in business travel and international flight resumption, is advised [6] - Recommended stocks for investment include Huaxia Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and Spring Airlines [6]