Zhong Guo Min Hang Wang·2025-06-27 12:20Core Insights - Eastern Airlines is experiencing a surge in flight bookings and passenger load factors as the summer travel season approaches, with over 1,150 passenger routes planned and an average of over 3,200 flights per day, representing a 5% increase compared to 2024 [1] Group 1: Domestic Operations - During the summer peak season, Eastern Airlines will open 38 new domestic routes, focusing on popular tourist destinations in regions such as Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Qinghai, and Ningxia [6] - The airline is introducing direct flights to previously indirect destinations, enhancing connectivity between major cities and tourist spots, thus saving travel time for passengers [6] Group 2: International Expansion - Eastern Airlines is expanding its international routes, having launched several new long-haul flights since mid-June, including routes from Shanghai to Geneva, Milan, and from Xi'an to Istanbul, increasing its European destinations to 14 [6] - The airline plans to further enhance its international offerings with new routes to Tokyo, Paris, and Copenhagen, among others, and aims to operate over 300 international flights weekly during the summer [7] Group 3: Fleet Expansion - Eastern Airlines has integrated its 11th C919 aircraft into its fleet, which will be utilized during the summer peak season, operating 14 premium routes connecting 12 cities [8][9] - The C919 aircraft are part of the airline's strategy to enhance operational efficiency and service quality during high-demand periods [8]