Investment Rating - The industry maintains a "Recommended" investment rating, indicating a positive outlook for the sector's fundamentals and expected performance relative to the benchmark index [3]. Core Insights - The overall supply and demand growth in the aviation industry continues to slow down, with record high passenger load factors during peak seasons. Domestic growth remains low, while international routes are experiencing a gradual normalization effect from last year's base [1][7]. - Key performance indicators for August 2025 show significant year-on-year increases in passenger turnover and flight operations, with domestic routes showing stronger growth compared to international routes [7][23]. - The report emphasizes the importance of addressing "involution" within the industry, highlighting recent calls for a unified market and reduced competition pressures [7]. Summary by Sections Industry Monthly Review - In August 2025, the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 10.3%, while the aviation index increased by 5.9%, underperforming the broader market by 4.4% [11]. - Most aviation stocks saw gains, with the largest increase being 11.5% for a specific stock, while the largest decline was 3.1% for another [11]. Key Data Tracking - Passenger turnover for August 2025 reached 136.5 billion passenger-kilometers, up 25.4% from 2019 and 5.8% from 2024. Domestic routes accounted for 104.7 billion passenger-kilometers, reflecting a 35.6% increase from 2019 [7][24]. - The available seat kilometers (ASK) for August 2025 were 156.1 billion, a 24.1% increase from 2019, with a passenger load factor of 87.5%, up 0.9 percentage points from 2019 [7][24]. - The report notes a decline in domestic ticket prices, with full ticket prices down 6.4% year-on-year [7][24]. Recent Reports - The report references several recent industry analyses, including insights on the recovery of international flights and the performance of major airlines [6][93].

Group 1: Movie Market - The National Day box office exceeded 1.7 billion yuan, with over 3.7 million screenings and more than 46 million attendees, indicating a strong performance in the Chinese film market [2] - China Film Group's film "The Volunteer Army: Blood and Peace" led the box office with 450 million yuan, while other films like "Assassination Novelist 2" and "The Sound of Thunder" ranked second and third [2] - Shanghai Film Company reported that its film "The Little Monster of Langlang Mountain" generated nearly 30 million yuan in box office revenue during the holiday, showcasing sustained market interest [2] Group 2: Tourism and Scenic Spots - Huangshan Tourism received 199,800 visitors during the holiday, a 7.54% increase from last year, thanks to diverse activities and themed experiences [3] - Jiangsu Tianmuhu Tourism created immersive vacation experiences with over 400 events, establishing a new benchmark for high-quality tourism in the Yangtze River Delta [3] - Nanjing's tourism market saw significant growth, with the Confucius Temple boat tours receiving over 10,000 visitors daily, and total revenue increasing by 10% compared to last year [3] Group 3: Airline Industry - China Eastern Airlines operated over 15,400 flights and transported more than 2.278 million passengers from October 1 to 5, achieving a historical high for this period [4] - China Southern Airlines planned to add over 2,700 flights during the holiday period, with a total of 48,000 flights scheduled to meet travel demand [4] - Spring Airlines expected a daily flight volume of nearly 600 aircraft, with domestic flights increasing by over 9% and international flights by over 30% [4] Group 4: Dining and Retail - Guangzhou Restaurant Group launched festive dining packages to attract customers during the holiday, enhancing sales performance [7] - Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart reported over 1.1 million visitors during the holiday, with overall sales increasing by 10% due to the "Food Carnival" event [7] - Zhejiang Wufangzhai introduced innovative mooncake products, with sales exceeding expectations prior to the holiday [7]

截至月份: 2025年9月30日 狀態: 新提交 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 公司名稱: 中國南方航空股份有限公司 | 2. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | A | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | | 否 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 600029 | 說明 | | | | | | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | 面值 | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 13,476,921,001 | RMB | | 1 RMB | | 13,476,921,001 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | | 0 | | RMB | | 0 | | 本月底結存 | | | 13,476,921,001 | RMB | | 1 RMB | | 13,476,921,001 | 本月底法定/註冊股本總額： RMB 18,120,918,309 FF301 第 1 頁 共 1 ...

（一）债券名称：中国南方航空股份有限公司可转换公司债 券 （二）债券简称：南航转债 证券代码：600029 证券简称：南方航空 公告编号：临 2025-046 转债代码：110075 转债简称：南航转债 中国南方航空股份有限公司 关于"南航转债"2025 年付息公告 本公司董事会及全体董事保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假 记载、误导性陈述或者重大遗漏，并对其内容的真实性、准确性 和完整性承担法律责任。 重要内容提示： 中国南方航空股份有限公司（以下简称"本公司"、"公司"） 于2020年10月15日发行的可转换公司债券（以下简称"南航转 债"、"可转债"）将于2025年10月15日开始支付自2024年10 月15日至2025年10月14日期间的利息。根据《中国南方航空股份 有限公司公开发行A股可转换公司债券募集说明书》（以下简称 "《募集说明书》"）有关条款的规定，现将有关事项公告如下： 一、南航转债发行上市概况 1 可转债付息债权登记日：2025年10月14日 可转债除息日：2025年10月15日 可转债兑息日：2025年10月15日 计息年度的利息（以下简称"年利息"）指本次可转债持有 人按持有的本次可转债票 ...

Core Insights - The National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday has significantly boosted travel demand, with airlines and airports reporting record-high passenger numbers and flight operations during this period [1][2][3][4] Airline Performance - Eastern Airlines executed over 15,400 flights and transported more than 2.278 million passengers from October 1 to 5, achieving a daily average of over 3,000 flights, a 3.9% year-on-year increase, and a daily average of 456,000 passengers, a 6.2% increase [1] - Southern Airlines planned to add over 2,700 flights during the holiday period, with a total of 48,000 flights scheduled, focusing on popular routes from Guangzhou and Shenzhen to regions like Xinjiang and Yunnan [2] - Spring Airlines anticipated a daily flight volume of nearly 600 during the holiday, with a projected year-on-year growth of over 13%, driven by increased domestic and international travel demand [2] Airport Statistics - Baiyun Airport reported approximately 7,808 flights and 1.2094 million passengers from October 1 to 5, with a daily average of 1,562 flights and 245,400 passengers, reflecting year-on-year growth of 4.04% and 3.96% respectively [3] - Xiamen Airport experienced a daily passenger volume exceeding 90,000 for five consecutive days, with an average of 92,000 passengers, marking a 3% year-on-year increase, and international passenger growth of 14.2% [3] - Shanghai Airports (Pudong and Hongqiao) expected a total of 19,000 flights and 3.141 million passengers from October 1 to 8, with a daily average of 2,366 flights and 393,000 passengers, reflecting a 2.5% and 5.6% year-on-year increase respectively [4]

Group 1 - The event highlighted the rich tourism resources of both China and New Zealand, emphasizing the increasing connectivity through direct flight routes, which enhances people-to-people exchanges [1] - The Vice Consul Liu Pengxiang encouraged collaboration between airlines and tourism agencies to develop more premium flight routes, aiming to deepen economic and cultural exchanges between the two countries [1] - Mayor Brown praised the relationship between New Zealand and China, expressing commitment to expanding cooperation between Auckland and its Chinese sister cities [1] Group 2 - The Auckland Chinese Cultural Center, Auckland Airport, and New Zealand tourism agencies presented opportunities for tourism development through resource development and visa facilitation measures [1] - Securities analysis indicates that China Southern Airlines has a strong competitive moat within the industry, good profitability, but relatively poor revenue growth, suggesting that the stock price may be overvalued [1]

中国青年报客户端讯（中青报·中青网记者 林洁）10月4日至8日，中国南方航空（以下简称"南航"）计 划执飞400余条赏月航线，航班量超2800班次。 在10月6日中秋夜19时至次日凌晨3时最佳赏月时段内，南航将在300余条航线上执飞超500班次的赏月航 班，在万米高空为旅客打造云端赏月之旅。 南航计划 执飞400余条赏月航线。南航供图 在中秋月圆之夜，南航将推出赏月主题航班，安排猜灯谜、古诗词飞花令和手工制作荷花灯等特色机上 活动。 国内航线方面，飞往华北的旅客将有机会在万米高空欣赏草原与城市的月色；西部航线将为旅客呈现雪 山、高原映衬下的独特月景；中部地区航线，南航推荐由国产大飞机C919执飞的赏月航线，带旅客畅 览城市灯火与空中明月交织的画卷。 国际航线方面，南航部分赏月航班安排了近150分钟的空中旅途，全程有圆月伴飞；而乌鲁木齐至阿拉 木图，可带旅客飞越丝绸之路，感受"明月出天山"的壮丽。 此外，南航还在广州、北京、乌鲁木齐等枢纽机场执行往返于东南亚、日韩、中西亚、中东、欧洲、美 洲、澳新等多条国际航线。 南航计划 执飞400余条赏月航线。南航供图 据了解，南航赏月航班由综合计算目的地城市地理位置、飞机 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the phenomenon of airlines selling tickets at significantly discounted prices through live streaming platforms, highlighting a shift in consumer behavior and airline marketing strategies in response to ongoing financial challenges in the aviation industry [2][22]. Group 1: Ticket Pricing and Consumer Behavior - Many consumers believe that waiting to purchase tickets will yield lower prices, while others are actively buying tickets in advance during live streams, treating them like essential goods [2][4]. - Recent promotions have led to astonishingly low ticket prices, such as 200 yuan for flights to South Korea and 19 yuan for flights from Chengdu to Bangkok, raising questions about the sustainability of such pricing [4][7]. - The trend of airlines selling tickets through live streaming has become more frequent, with some airlines hosting multiple sessions each month [7][9]. Group 2: Airline Financial Performance - Major airlines in China have faced significant financial losses, with the three largest airlines collectively losing 496.59 billion yuan in the first half of 2022, and continuing to report losses in 2025 [27][28]. - Despite a recovery in domestic travel, airlines have struggled to return to profitability, with average ticket prices dropping to 740 yuan, a 6.9% decrease year-on-year [31][32]. - The financial struggles of airlines are compounded by high fixed costs and a competitive market, leading to a strategy of "price for volume" to maintain cash flow [29][30]. Group 3: Market Competition and Challenges - The aviation industry is experiencing intense competition, with many airlines unable to reduce flight schedules due to high fixed costs, resulting in an oversupply of flights [29][40]. - The expansion of high-speed rail networks has created direct competition for airlines, particularly on short-haul routes, leading to a decline in flight numbers and passenger volumes [38][39]. - International flight recovery has been slow, with airlines facing challenges in filling seats, further exacerbating the oversupply situation in the domestic market [40][43]. Group 4: Future Outlook and Consumer Impact - The current market conditions are prompting airlines to innovate and differentiate their services to attract consumers, suggesting a potential shift towards enhanced customer experience [48]. - Consumers are benefiting from lower ticket prices and increased flexibility in travel options, as airlines adapt to the changing landscape [48].

Core Viewpoint - The aviation sector in Hong Kong and mainland China has underperformed the market this year due to cost pressures, intensified competition, and weak pricing power, leading to profit constraints. Recent stock price rebounds are attributed to strong travel demand expectations for the October Golden Week and price stabilization, but the sustainability of this momentum remains uncertain as the industry approaches the off-peak season [1] Industry Summary - The aviation sector is facing challenges from cost pressures and competition, which have negatively impacted profitability [1] - Regulatory measures aimed at reducing competition have had limited effects on improving pricing levels [1] - The forecast for ticket prices remains flat from 2025 to 2027, reflecting weak economic conditions and the continued impact of high-speed rail on demand [1] Company Summary - Morgan Stanley favors Spring Airlines (601021.SH) and China Eastern Airlines (00670)(600115.SH) as the top picks, followed by Cathay Pacific (00293) and Air China (00753)(601111.SH), while China Southern Airlines (01055)(600029.SH) is viewed less favorably [1] - Cathay Pacific's rating has been upgraded to "Neutral," with a target price increase from HKD 8.2 to HKD 9.1 due to an attractive dividend yield exceeding 6% [1] - China Eastern Airlines has seen its A-share rating upgraded to "Buy," with a target price raised from RMB 4.1 to RMB 5, as the company focuses on passenger services after divesting its cargo business [1] - Spring Airlines maintains a "Buy" rating, with a target price increase from RMB 63 to RMB 65, benefiting from the strong recovery in domestic tourism [1]

Core Viewpoint - The controversy surrounding "mileage redemption for seat selection" and "paid seat selection" has resurfaced as several domestic airlines require passengers to pay additional fees or use mileage points to unlock certain seats, leading to public outcry and discussions about transparency and consumer rights [1][4][5]. Group 1: Airline Practices - Many domestic airlines have implemented a system where certain seats are locked and require additional payment or mileage redemption to select [1][4]. - Passengers have reported that a significant number of seats are locked, with some requiring over 200 yuan to unlock, while others are only available for free close to the flight departure time if not selected [2][3]. - The pricing for seat selection varies by seat type and flight duration, with some premium seats costing up to 1000 yuan for long-haul flights [3]. Group 2: Consumer Reactions - Passengers express frustration over the additional fees for seat selection after already paying for tickets, with concerns about the lack of transparency regarding the proportion of locked seats [4][5]. - Some passengers have noted that they were unable to select seats next to their companions due to the locked seat policy, raising concerns about family travel [4]. Group 3: Legal and Regulatory Perspectives - The China Consumer Association has criticized the practice of paid seat selection, arguing that it infringes on consumer rights and should not become a standard industry practice [5][6]. - Legal experts suggest that airlines may be engaging in price manipulation, as consumers are often unaware of the locked seat policies until after purchasing tickets, which could violate consumer protection laws [6][7]. - The application of format clauses by airlines may also be scrutinized, as they could unfairly limit consumer rights and responsibilities [7].