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“五一”经济|民航出行终于“量价齐升”,是谁助推了“五一”消费
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-05-06 10:49

Core Insights - The aviation industry in China experienced a significant increase in passenger volume and flight operations during the "May Day" holiday, with a total of 11.15 million passengers transported, marking a 55.4% increase compared to 2019 and an 11.8% increase compared to 2024 [1] - The average price of domestic economy class tickets during the holiday was approximately 779 yuan, reflecting a 0.4% increase from 2019 and a 5.3% increase from 2024, indicating a shift in pricing dynamics despite high demand [1] Domestic Aviation Performance - The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) reported that the average passenger load factor reached 85% during the holiday, up 1.5 percentage points from 2019 and 4.4 percentage points from 2024 [4] - Daily flight operations averaged 18,148 flights, recovering to 112.8% of the 2019 levels, with domestic passenger flights reaching 69,000 [4] - Significant growth was observed in passenger traffic at regional airports, with some locations experiencing over 100% year-on-year increases in throughput [4] Travel Trends and Consumer Behavior - The trend of "combining holidays" led to a surge in interest for long-distance travel to less popular destinations, with booking volumes for certain areas like Xinjiang and Tibet increasing by over 100% compared to last year [5] - Younger travelers (ages 19-22) showed a 60% increase in purchasing their first flight tickets, while older travelers (ages 60-80) also saw a 40% increase in similar purchases [5] International Travel Dynamics - International travel also saw a notable uptick, with outbound flight bookings increasing by over 30% and inbound bookings surging by 130% [7] - Popular international destinations included Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, with significant growth in bookings from Australia and Canada [6][7] - Despite the growth in international travel, many routes have not fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels, with some routes still below 70% of 2019 capacity [7][10] Future Outlook - The CAAC plans to continue promoting international flight increases, focusing on both traditional and emerging markets to enhance service and connectivity [10]