GBIAC(SH:600004) Zhong Guo Min Hang Wang·2025-04-21 08:22Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights the significant increase in inbound and outbound passenger traffic at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, surpassing 5 million for the first time this year, which is 26 days earlier than last year [1] - The airport has seen a remarkable growth in foreign travelers, with 1.64 million foreign passengers from 193 countries, representing a year-on-year increase of 45.3% and accounting for 37.2% of total passenger traffic [2][3] - The increase in foreign travelers is largely driven by business and visit purposes, which together make up nearly 50% of the total inbound foreign travelers, indicating the vibrant international exchanges in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [3] Group 2 - The airport has expanded its international flight operations, adding and resuming 6 regular international passenger routes, 2 new international airlines, and 2 new international destinations, with nearly 80 international passenger routes and 50 international cargo routes operating weekly [5] - The growth in passenger traffic is attributed to factors such as the expansion of China's "visa-free" policy, the increase in international flights, and the ongoing 137th Canton Fair, with over 370,000 visa-free foreign travelers and 25,000 transit visa-free travelers recorded, marking increases of 151% and 25.4% respectively [5] - The Baiyun Border Inspection Station anticipates continued high passenger flow due to the ongoing Canton Fair and the upcoming May Day holiday, implementing 18 service measures and 5 initiatives to facilitate smooth customs clearance for global merchants [6]