夏日经济｜暑运过半民航旅客创历史新高，但热门航线票价降幅超两成

Core Insights - The average domestic economy class ticket price in July reached 840 yuan, a decrease of 7.5% year-on-year and down 5.0% compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019 [1][5] - The overall passenger transport volume in July is expected to reach 71.2 million, marking a historical high and a year-on-year increase of 3.0% [1][3] Group 1: Domestic Market Performance - The average ticket price for domestic economy class remains lower than the same period last year, with several popular routes experiencing double-digit declines [2] - The Civil Aviation Administration of China predicted a total passenger transport volume of 150 million during the summer travel season, with a daily average of approximately 2.44 million, reflecting a 6.6% increase from the previous year [3] - Major airports, such as Beijing Daxing Airport, reported record-high passenger volumes and flight numbers during the summer travel season, with a year-on-year increase of 7.12% [3] Group 2: Route and Capacity Insights - Airlines have increased capacity compared to the previous year, particularly in tourist-heavy provinces like Qinghai (up 16%) and Xinjiang (up 12%) [3][5] - Popular tourist destinations like Xinjiang and Yunnan have seen significant increases in ticket bookings, with some areas reporting over 10% growth [5] Group 3: International Market Recovery - International passenger flights have not fully recovered, with July's flight volume reaching only 89.1% of the levels seen in 2019 [8][11] - There is a significant disparity in recovery rates among different regions, with flights to Japan exceeding 100% recovery, while flights to Thailand are only at 54.6% [8][11] - The structure of international routes has shifted, with a growing proportion of flights to Central Asia, Africa, and Middle Eastern countries, reflecting strengthened economic ties with "Belt and Road" nations [11]