Core Viewpoint - The major Chinese airlines, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines, have collectively launched a direct ticket sales initiative through the "Civil Aviation Official Direct Sales Platform" on the Travel Service App, aiming to enhance consumer rights and reduce reliance on ticket agents [1][3][5]. Group 1: Direct Sales Initiative - The three major airlines have officially launched direct ticket sales on the Travel Service App, positioning it as an equal direct sales channel alongside their own websites and apps [3]. - The Travel Service App, operated by China Aviation Information Technology Co., has integrated direct ticket resources from 37 domestic airlines, allowing users to compare and purchase tickets from multiple airlines in one interface [3][5]. - The direct sales model is expected to address issues related to irregular ticket sales practices that have harmed consumers and the industry [1][5]. Group 2: Cost Reduction and Market Environment - The initiative aims to increase the proportion of direct ticket sales and reduce dependence on ticket agents, which have historically led to service issues and revenue losses for airlines [5][6]. - The introduction of a new sales channel is anticipated to foster competition among sales platforms, potentially lowering sales costs for airlines [6][7]. - The Civil Aviation Administration of China has been actively promoting the reduction of reliance on online travel agencies (OTAs) and enhancing direct sales capabilities among airlines [5][6]. Group 3: Challenges Ahead - Despite support from major airlines, the direct sales platform faces challenges in converting core customer groups, as price-sensitive consumers may still prefer cheaper options available on OTAs [8][10]. - The Travel Service App must differentiate itself from OTAs, which offer a broader range of services and may attract business travelers seeking efficiency and quality service [10][11]. - The platform's commercial progress has been slow, and it will require significant management resources, funding, and technological investment to enhance the sales experience and compete effectively in the market [11].

Core Points - The event commemorates the 75th anniversary of the "August 1" inaugural flight, celebrating the history of civil aviation in China and honoring the pioneers of the industry [1][3] - The exhibition showcases over 80 unique civil aviation badges, including those from the Civil Aviation Administration and various airlines, along with historical artifacts like flight caps and shoulder insignias, reflecting the significant achievements in the development of China's civil aviation [3][4] - Employees of China Southern Airlines actively participated in the exhibition, expressing their commitment to inherit and promote the patriotic, pioneering, and dedicated spirit of their predecessors, aiming to contribute to the establishment of a world-class airline and the advancement of civil aviation in China [4]

Core Viewpoint - The announcement by Air China, China Southern Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines to designate the "Flight Travel" platform as an official direct sales channel marks a significant shift in the airline ticket sales market, akin to the establishment of a civil aviation version of "12306" [1][2][4] Group 1: Direct Sales Platform Launch - The three major airlines aim to provide a more transparent and convenient ticket purchasing experience by selecting "Flight Travel" as a direct sales channel, alongside their official websites and apps [2][3] - The newly launched "Civil Aviation Official Direct Sales Platform" integrates resources from 37 domestic airlines, allowing consumers to compare and purchase tickets across different airlines on a single interface [3][4] - The platform emphasizes six commitments: price transparency, no bundled sales, strict adherence to airline refund and change policies, prevention of data-driven price discrimination, information security, and consistency between the invoice amount and payment amount [3][4] Group 2: Industry Dynamics and Challenges - The traditional ticket sales market has been plagued by issues such as price markups, bundled sales, and opaque refund policies, leading to consumer dissatisfaction [4][5] - The rise of data-driven pricing strategies has created a disparity in ticket pricing, where consumers often do not see the cheapest options available [4][5] - The competition between airlines and third-party agents has intensified, with airlines increasingly pushing for direct sales to reclaim control over ticket pricing and sales [5][6] Group 3: Market Impact and Future Outlook - The establishment of the direct sales platform is expected to significantly impact the ticket agency market, particularly squeezing the profit margins of small to medium-sized ticket agents [7][9] - Larger travel agencies may remain relatively insulated due to their customer resources and service capabilities, while OTA platforms will need to adapt their business models [9] - The shift towards direct sales channels allows airlines to reduce marketing costs by eliminating agent commissions, potentially leading to a more transparent pricing structure for consumers [9]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the transportation industry [4][6][7]. Core Views - The "anti-involution" policy in the express delivery sector is expected to ease competition, with Shentong Express planning to acquire Dan Niao Logistics [3][54]. - The shipping industry is anticipated to see a bottoming out of oil transportation rates during the summer, with potential upward pressure on rates due to supply constraints and demand changes [1][22][23]. - The aviation sector is experiencing a decline in flight volumes, but the domestic passenger market is expected to continue optimizing supply and demand dynamics through 2025 [2][37][46]. Summary by Sections Shipping Sector - In July, crude oil entered the off-season, leading to a softening of oil freight rates, with expectations for a bottoming out during the summer [1]. - The current supply situation is relatively tight, and marginal changes in demand could significantly impact freight rates [1][22]. - Recommendations include China Merchants Energy and China Merchants Shipping, with a focus on China Merchants South Oil [1]. Aviation Sector - The overall and domestic passenger flight volumes have decreased by 1.5% and 1.4% respectively compared to the previous week, but remain above 2019 levels [2][37]. - The average ticket price for domestic routes has dropped by 8.0% year-on-year, while passenger load factors have improved slightly [2][37]. - Investment recommendations include closely monitoring ticket price performance during the peak summer season, with a focus on China National Aviation, Eastern Airlines, Southern Airlines, and Spring Airlines [2][46]. Express Delivery Sector - The "anti-involution" policy has been implemented to combat excessive competition, with price increases already observed in regions like Yiwu [3][53]. - The introduction of unmanned logistics vehicles is expected to reduce costs significantly for leading companies like SF Express and Zhongtong Express [3][61]. - Investment suggestions include SF Express, Zhongtong Express, YTO Express, and Shentong Express, with a focus on the impact of the "anti-involution" policy [3][63]. Key Company Earnings Forecasts and Investment Ratings - China Merchants Energy, China Merchants Shipping, SF Express, Zhongtong Express, and YTO Express are all rated as "Outperform" [7]. - SF Express is expected to maintain a growth rate of 15-20% over the next two years, with a PE ratio of approximately 20 times in 2025 [3][63]. - China Merchants Shipping reported a 20.1% year-on-year increase in revenue for Q1 2025, indicating strong performance [27].

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Investment Rating - The investment rating for the aviation industry is "Maintain" with a recommendation to "Increase Holdings" for specific companies such as China Southern Airlines and Air China [3][7]. Core Insights - The aviation industry is experiencing a slight narrowing of supply-demand differences due to normalization and increased base figures, yet passenger load factors remain high and continue to improve year-on-year. Domestic routes show low growth, while international routes support supply-demand growth [1][7]. - Key financial indicators for major airlines indicate a mixed performance, with significant improvements in passenger load factors for the three major airlines. Spring Airlines has shown a leading capacity deployment in June [1][3][7]. Industry Overview - As of June 2025, the civil aviation passenger transport volume reached 61.22 million, a year-on-year increase of 14.6% compared to 2019 and 4.4% compared to 2024. Domestic routes accounted for 54.64 million passengers, while international routes saw 658,000 passengers, reflecting a recovery trend [7][22]. - The number of flights executed in June was 448,000, up 5% from 2019 and 2.9% from 2024. Domestic flights totaled 384,000, while international flights reached 64,200, recovering to 81.7% of 2019 levels [7][22]. - The average ticket price for domestic routes decreased by 4.9% year-on-year, while the base ticket price increased by 0.7% [7][22]. Company Performance - Major airlines' operational data for June 2025 shows that China Southern Airlines had an ASK (Available Seat Kilometers) growth of 4.4% and an RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometers) growth of 6.7%, with a passenger load factor increase of 1.8 percentage points [41][45]. - Air China's ASK grew by 2.5% and RPK by 3.9%, with a load factor increase of 1.1 percentage points. Eastern Airlines reported an ASK growth of 6.5% and RPK growth of 10.0% [41][45]. - The overall performance of listed airlines indicates a combined ASK growth of 5.1% and RPK growth of 6.9%, with domestic ASK growth at 1.1% and RPK growth at 3.1% [45]. Market Trends - The aviation industry index showed a performance of 6.1% over one month, 12.2% over six months, and 26.5% over twelve months, indicating a positive trend compared to the Shanghai Composite Index [5][11]. - The total market capitalization of the aviation industry reached 319.95 billion, with a circulating market capitalization of 295.20 billion [3][11]. Investment Recommendations - Recommended stocks include China Southern Airlines, Air China, Spring Airlines, and others, with a focus on maintaining a watch on China Eastern Airlines [7].

Investment Rating - The transportation sector has shown a positive trend with a 3.2% increase in the transportation index, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 1.5% during the week of July 19-25, 2025 [1][12]. Core Insights - The transportation sector's fund holdings increased to 32.5 billion yuan, a 17.0% rise compared to the previous quarter, with a market share of 1.95% [2]. - The express delivery segment saw a significant year-on-year growth of 15.8% in June, with SF Express leading the growth [2]. - The logistics sector is under pressure, particularly in hazardous materials logistics, but there is a push towards smart logistics, with Hai Chen Co. being recommended [3]. - The aviation sector is experiencing a steady recovery, with a 3% increase in domestic passenger volume in June compared to the previous year [4]. - The shipping sector is stabilizing, with the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) increasing by 10.9% week-on-week, indicating a positive trend in dry bulk shipping [5][34]. Summary by Sections Transportation Market Review - The transportation index rose by 3.2%, with the airport sector showing the highest increase of 5.6% [1][12]. Industry Fundamentals Tracking Shipping and Ports - The export container freight index (CCFI) was 1261.35 points, down 3.2% week-on-week and down 40.9% year-on-year [20]. - The domestic container freight index (PDCI) increased by 1.1% week-on-week, indicating a slight recovery in domestic shipping [28]. Aviation and Airports - The average daily flights reached 16,945, a 3.68% increase year-on-year, with domestic flights up by 2.51% [4]. - The introduction of a new ticket purchasing feature on the airline service platform is expected to enhance customer experience [4]. Rail and Road - National highway freight traffic increased by 0.67% week-on-week, with a year-on-year increase of 2.01% [6][76]. - The railway passenger volume in June was 373 million, a 3.61% increase year-on-year [73]. Express Delivery - The express delivery business volume reached 16.87 billion pieces in June, with a notable increase in the market share of SF Express [2][44].

Group 1 - On July 24, heavy rainfall in Beijing significantly impacted flight operations at Daxing Airport, leading to numerous flight diversions and delays [1][3] - China Southern Airlines issued a yellow alert for widespread flight delays at Daxing Airport from 18:30 to 23:59 on July 24 due to severe weather conditions [1][3] - A flight from Tokyo to Daxing Airport was diverted to Jinan Airport after being unable to land due to thunderstorms, highlighting the operational challenges faced by airlines during adverse weather [1][3] Group 2 - The weather forecast indicated that light thunderstorms would persist from July 24 at 3:00 AM to July 25 at 2:00 AM, suggesting ongoing disruptions to flight schedules [3] - Capital Airport also experienced rainfall around 18:00, with predictions of thunderstorms affecting operations between 18:20 and 20:00, further complicating the situation for airlines [3] - China Southern Airlines advised passengers to check flight statuses through various channels, including their official website and customer service hotline, in case of delays or cancellations [3]

Core Viewpoint - China Southern Airlines Logistics Co., Ltd. (CSAL) is enhancing its logistics services in response to the peak summer transportation demand, focusing on efficient logistics channels for fresh produce and international trade [1][3][6]. Group 1: Logistics Operations - CSAL is operating nearly 1,000 tons of daily cargo volume for inbound and outbound flights in Shanghai during the summer peak [1]. - The company has established 6 dedicated cargo flight routes and 38 bellyhold routes to maximize operational efficiency and capacity in the Shanghai region [1]. - A special initiative has been launched to improve cargo transfer efficiency, resulting in a significant reduction of transfer time from 10 hours to 7 hours for flights from Hanoi to Chicago via Shanghai [6][7]. Group 2: Fresh Produce Transportation - There has been a 190% year-on-year increase in shrimp fry transportation since July, with an average daily transportation volume of 3.5 tons for fish fry [3]. - CSAL has implemented a "green channel" for the transportation of seasonal fresh products, ensuring strict temperature control and expedited security checks [3]. Group 3: Service Innovation - The company is committed to continuous service innovation, optimizing service chains, and enhancing logistics efficiency to meet the growing demands of the public during the summer peak season [7].

Core Points - China Southern Airlines (CSA) will launch two new international routes from Shenzhen to Yangon, Myanmar, and Chiang Mai, Thailand, in late August, enhancing its international flight network from Shenzhen [1] - The Yangon route (CZ8055/6) will commence on August 21, operating every Thursday and Sunday, while the Chiang Mai route (CZ8063/4) will start on August 22, operating every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday [1] - Both routes will be serviced by Airbus A320/A321 aircraft, increasing the total number of international and regional routes operated by CSA from Shenzhen to 17 [1] Safety and Service Enhancements - CSA has implemented several safety measures for the summer travel season, focusing on potential security risks and enhancing the handling of in-flight disturbances and the use of electronic devices [1] - The airline is conducting legal awareness campaigns in terminals to improve passenger safety and civility, along with regular emergency response drills to enhance crew readiness [1] - In response to the rising number of unaccompanied minor travelers, CSA has upgraded its "Mumian Children's Flight" service, providing dedicated one-on-one companionship and ensuring communication with parents during flight delays [2]