Core Viewpoint - The 2026 Spring Festival travel rush will start on February 2 and end on March 13, lasting a total of 40 days, with significant increases in flight operations at Yichang Sanxia Airport to accommodate passenger demand [1] Flight Operations - Yichang Sanxia Airport will see the addition of new routes operated by Lucky Air and Su Nan Rui Li Airlines, increasing the total number of airlines to 16 and the number of passenger routes to 34, connecting to 42 domestic and international destinations [1] - Lucky Air will operate 22 additional round-trip flights between Yichang and Shanghai Pudong during the Spring Festival, using Airbus A320 aircraft [2] - Su Nan Rui Li Airlines will launch a new route from Yichang to Quanzhou, operating three times a week from February 2 to March 27 [2] Capacity Enhancements - Shenzhen Airlines will increase flight frequency on the Guangzhou-Yichang and Shenzhen-Yichang routes, with daily flights scheduled [3] - Donghai Airlines will also add daily flights on the Shenzhen-Yichang route during the Spring Festival period [3] - North Bay Airlines will enhance capacity on the direct flight from Yichang to Nanning, operating three times a week [3] Ticket Sales and Demand - Tickets for flights from Yichang to major cities such as Beijing, Chengdu, and Xi'an are now available for purchase, with multiple daily flights scheduled to various destinations [4] - The peak travel days are expected to be February 13 and February 23, with a warning about potential ticket shortages during the busy travel period [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for major airlines, including China National Aviation (China Air), China Eastern Airlines, Southern Airlines, and others, based on their projected earnings growth and favorable market conditions [2][3]. Core Insights - The domestic passenger load factor has increased significantly, reaching a historical high of 85.7% in December 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 2.4 percentage points [7][10]. - The international passenger load factor has shown a slight increase, but the growth rate has slowed due to disruptions in the Japanese route, with December figures reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.9 percentage points [14][15]. - The overall industry demand growth continues to outpace supply growth, with a combined ASK/RPK increase of 6.6% and 9.1% respectively for the six listed airlines in December [7][10]. Summary by Sections 1. December International Supply and Demand Trends - The demand growth in December 2025 exceeded supply growth, with both domestic and international load factors reaching historical highs [10][11]. - The domestic routes saw a supply increase of 4.2% in ASK and a demand increase of 7.2% in RPK, while international routes experienced a 12.0% increase in ASK and a 13.3% increase in RPK [7][14]. 2. Aircraft Introductions and Fleet Growth - The total fleet of the six airlines increased by 0.4% in December, with a net addition of 14 aircraft, bringing the total to 3,386 [22][24]. - The A320 series was the primary aircraft introduced, with significant contributions from China National Aviation and Southern Airlines [22][27]. 3. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the tight supply-demand relationship in domestic routes will lead to a moderate increase in ticket prices in 2026, supported by regulatory measures to address low pricing [7][11]. - The international routes are expected to benefit from increased inbound tourism, with airlines like China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines positioned to gain from this trend [7][15].

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Core Viewpoint - The aviation and airport sector experienced a decline of 1.17% on January 21, with China Eastern Airlines leading the drop, while the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.08% and the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 0.7% [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The closing price of China Eastern Airlines was 6.22, reflecting a decrease of 2.20% with a trading volume of 1,109,700 shares and a transaction value of 6.95 million [2]. - The aviation and airport sector saw a net outflow of 84.83 million from major funds, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 10.9 million, and speculative funds had a net inflow of 194 million [2][3]. Group 2: Individual Stock Performance - China National Aviation (China National Airlines) had a net outflow of 22.99 million from major funds, with a net inflow of 5.52 million from speculative funds and a net outflow of 28.51 million from retail investors [3]. - Xiamen Airport reported a net outflow of 2.03 million from major funds, while speculative funds had a net inflow of 1.35 million, and retail investors saw a net inflow of 0.68 million [3]. - Shenzhen Airport experienced a net inflow of 12.93 million from major funds, with a net inflow of 2.77 million from speculative funds and a net outflow of 15.69 million from retail investors [3].

Core Viewpoint - The announcement from Juneyao Airlines indicates that its controlling shareholder, Juneyao Group, will release a pledge of 41 million shares on January 20, 2026, while simultaneously pledging the same number of shares to Ping An Bank Shanghai Branch as collateral for debt performance guarantees [1] Group 1 - Juneyao Group currently holds 43.74% of Juneyao Airlines' shares [1] - After the recent changes, Juneyao Group has a total of 697 million pledged shares, which accounts for 72.91% of its holdings and 31.89% of the total share capital of the company [1] - The combined pledged shares of Juneyao Group and its concerted parties exceed 50% of their total holdings [1] Group 2 - The financing balances corresponding to the pledged shares that will mature in the next six months and one year are 3.972 billion yuan and 5.541 billion yuan, respectively [1] - Currently, there is no risk of forced liquidation [1]

Core Viewpoint - The aviation and airport sector experienced a notable increase of 2.53% on January 20, with Southern Airlines leading the gains, while the overall stock market indices showed slight declines [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4113.65, down 0.01%, and the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14155.63, down 0.97% [1]. - Southern Airlines saw a closing price of 8.13, with a rise of 4.90%, and a trading volume of 936,000 shares, resulting in a transaction value of 750 million yuan [1]. - China Eastern Airlines closed at 6.36, up 3.75%, with a trading volume of 1,763,300 shares and a transaction value of 1.111 billion yuan [1]. Group 2: Individual Stock Performance - China National Aviation Holdings closed at 9.10, increasing by 3.29%, with a trading volume of 991,800 shares and a transaction value of 895 million yuan [1]. - Shenzhen Airport's closing price was 7.16, up 2.43%, with a trading volume of 294,900 shares and a transaction value of 209 million yuan [1]. - Shanghai Airport closed at 32.37, rising by 2.05%, with a trading volume of 206,900 shares and a transaction value of 666 million yuan [1]. Group 3: Capital Flow - The aviation and airport sector saw a net inflow of 137 million yuan from main funds, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 1.22 billion yuan [2]. - Southern Airlines had a net outflow of 57.22 million yuan from main funds, with retail investors also showing a net outflow of 38.10 million yuan [3]. - Shanghai Airport recorded a net inflow of 45.37 million yuan from main funds, while retail investors had a net outflow of 34.33 million yuan [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the aviation industry, indicating it is entering a "golden era" with an investment rating of "Overweight" [2][3]. Core Insights - The National Civil Aviation Work Conference emphasized "quality improvement and efficiency enhancement," with initial signs of reducing "involution" in the industry. The 2026 targets include a total transport turnover of 1,750 billion ton-kilometers, 810 million passenger transport, and 10.7 million tons of cargo, representing year-on-year growth of 6.7%, 5.2%, and 5.2% respectively [3]. - The global aircraft supply chain remains unhealed, with an aging fleet exacerbating supply constraints. Airbus plans to deliver 793 aircraft in 2025, while Boeing aims for 600, both below pre-pandemic levels. The backlog exceeds 15,000 aircraft, and the delivery cycle has extended to 6.8 years, leading to prolonged service of older models [3]. - Demand is bolstered by visa exemption policies, driving an increase in inbound travelers. The proportion of foreign visitors entering China under visa exemptions has stabilized above 70%. The upcoming Spring Festival is expected to see a daily average of 5.3% growth in passenger volume, with ticket prices projected to rise by 20% compared to the previous year [3]. - The report recommends continued investment in the aviation sector, highlighting the unprecedented constraints in aircraft manufacturing, high passenger load factors, and the growth of inbound and outbound travel. Key companies recommended include China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Spring Airlines, Huaxia Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines [3]. Summary by Sections Supply Side - The global aircraft supply chain is still recovering, with significant delivery delays and an aging fleet leading to supply constraints. The total number of passenger aircraft in China is projected to grow by only 4% in 2025, with a peak in retirements expected by 2030 [3]. Demand Side - The implementation of visa exemption policies is expected to significantly increase the number of inbound travelers, with international routes becoming the main driver of demand growth in 2026. The Spring Festival is anticipated to show a notable increase in both volume and pricing [3]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests a strong investment in the aviation sector, citing the current supply constraints and the potential for significant improvements in airline profitability. Specific airlines and global aircraft leasing companies are highlighted as key investment opportunities [3][4].

Core Insights - The article discusses the prevalent practice of airlines locking certain economy class seats, which limits consumer choice and is seen as a method for airlines to increase revenue through service tier differentiation [1][2] Group 1: Airline Practices - A survey conducted by the Jiangsu Consumer Protection Committee revealed that none of the 10 major airlines fully open all economy class seats for selection, indicating that seat locking has become a common practice in civil aviation services [1] - The airlines surveyed include Eastern Airlines, Southern Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines [1] Group 2: Seat Locking Statistics - The proportion of locked seats during the purchasing phase varies significantly among the surveyed airlines, ranging from 19.9% to 62.1%, with an average of 38.7% [1] - Specific routes with high seat locking include Spring Airlines' "Nanjing-Lanzhou" route, which has over 60% of economy seats locked, and Shenzhen Airlines' "Shenzhen-Zhanjiang" route, with over 50% locked [1] Group 3: Consumer Concerns - Consumers have raised questions regarding the reasons for seat locking, the extent of locked seats, unlocking methods, and related rules, but airline customer service responses have been vague regarding these issues [2]

Core Viewpoint - The practice of charging for seat selection in airlines is seen as a method to increase revenue by locking premium seats, which raises concerns about consumer rights and fair trading [1] Group 1: General Findings - The survey conducted by Jiangsu Consumer Protection Committee revealed that all 10 selected domestic airlines have implemented seat locking practices, with no airline fully opening all economy class seats [2] - The average seat locking rate across the surveyed routes is 38.7%, with some airlines like Spring Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines exceeding 60% and 50% respectively [2] Group 2: Payment for Unlocking Seats - Many airlines require consumers to use miles or membership points to unlock preferred seats, with specific examples showing that certain seats can require up to 2000 points for unlocking [3] - Some airlines have introduced additional paid options for purchasing points or miles, further pushing consumers towards paid unlocking methods [3] Group 3: Lack of Transparency - Airlines provided vague explanations for seat locking, citing reasons such as reserving seats for special passengers or maintaining flight balance, which do not align with the high locking rates observed [4][5] - Customer service responses were often unclear, failing to provide solid justifications for the locking practices [5] Group 4: Unfair Terms - The seat selection agreements of the airlines contain unfair terms, lacking clear communication about locking rules and fees, which may infringe on consumer rights [6] - Airlines are currently evaluating their policies to balance revenue optimization with consumer rights and improve transparency in seat selection information [6]

Core Viewpoint - The investigation by Jiangsu Consumer Protection Committee reveals that the practice of locking seats by airlines is widespread and raises concerns about consumer rights and transparency in the airline industry [3][4]. Group 1: Investigation Findings - The survey included 10 major domestic airlines, all of which confirmed the existence of seat locking practices, with no airline fully opening all economy class seats [4]. - The average seat locking ratio across the surveyed airlines is 38.7%, with some routes showing locking ratios as high as 62.1%, such as Spring Airlines' "Nanjing-Lanzhou" route [4]. - Preferred seating areas, such as front rows and exit rows, are commonly included in the locked categories, with higher fees or points required for unlocking these seats [4]. Group 2: Payment and Redemption Issues - Some airlines require consumers to use miles or membership points to unlock preferred seats, with specific examples showing redemption thresholds of 2000 points for premium seats [5]. - Airlines have introduced additional paid options for purchasing points or miles, further pushing consumers towards paid unlocking methods [6]. Group 3: Transparency and Communication - Airlines provided vague explanations for seat locking, citing reasons like reserving seats for special passengers or maintaining flight balance, which contradicts the high locking ratios observed [7]. - Customer service responses were often unclear, failing to provide satisfactory explanations for the locking practices, which raises concerns about consumer rights [7]. Group 4: Unfair Terms and Conditions - The seat selection agreements of the airlines contain unfair terms, lacking clear communication about locking rules and fees, which may infringe on consumer rights [8]. - Airlines often use ambiguous language in their agreements, avoiding the disclosure of free seat availability and locking practices, which benefits the airlines at the expense of consumer transparency [8].