Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-06-28 05:23Group 1 - The domestic civil aviation market is experiencing a surge in travel demand as the summer travel season approaches in 2025, with airlines announcing capacity expansion plans [1][2] - There is a notable increase in outbound travel, particularly to the Schengen area in Europe, with visa application orders rising by over 10% compared to last year, marking a three-year peak [1] - Major airlines like China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines are increasing flight frequencies and adding new routes to popular tourist destinations to meet high travel demand during the summer peak [2][4] Group 2 - China Eastern Airlines plans to operate over 1,150 passenger routes during the summer peak, with an average of over 3,200 flights per day, reflecting a 5% increase from the previous year [2] - China Southern Airlines aims to operate 320,000 flights across 970 domestic and over 260 international routes, with a significant increase in wide-body aircraft deployment [2][4] - The average ticket price for domestic economy class is projected to reach 869 yuan during the summer travel period, showing a 6.6% increase compared to last year's final average price [3] Group 3 - The new flight capacity is concentrated in the northwest region of China, with Xinjiang becoming a popular long-distance travel destination for tourists from central and eastern China [4] - Hotel bookings in Xinjiang have seen a significant increase, with some areas experiencing over 41% growth in hotel reservations [4] - The expansion of flight routes and increased capacity are expected to lower travel costs for consumers and stimulate spending at travel destinations [5]