三大航这半年：国航、东航减亏 国际航线成关键

Core Viewpoint - The three major airlines in China have collectively reduced their losses by 2.008 billion yuan in the first half of 2023, with international routes being a key factor for performance improvement [1][3][5]. Financial Performance - The three major airlines reported a total loss of 4.77 billion yuan in the first half of the year, with Eastern Airlines having the least loss and the most significant reduction in losses [3][4]. - Air China reported revenue of 80.757 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.56%, with a net loss of 1.806 billion yuan, reduced by 976 million yuan [3]. - Eastern Airlines reported revenue of 66.822 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.09%, with a net loss of 1.431 billion yuan, reduced by 1.337 billion yuan [3]. - Southern Airlines reported revenue of 86.291 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.77%, with a net loss of 1.533 billion yuan, an increase in loss of 305 million yuan [3][4]. International Route Performance - International passenger revenue for the three major airlines saw double-digit growth, with Air China's international passenger revenue increasing by 16.09%, Eastern Airlines by 20.34%, and Southern Airlines by 15.74% [5][6]. - Eastern Airlines opened 14 new international routes in the first half of the year, becoming the domestic airline with the most international destinations [5][6]. Cost Management - The three major airlines have effectively controlled costs, with operating costs increasing by less than 5% year-on-year [1][8]. - The decline in fuel prices has significantly reduced fuel costs, with Air China, Eastern Airlines, and Southern Airlines seeing reductions of 10.34%, 8.08%, and 9.15% respectively [8][9]. - Financial expenses for Air China decreased by 9.36 billion yuan year-on-year, while Eastern Airlines implemented a cost management committee to enhance cost control [9][10]. Future Strategies - The airlines plan to capitalize on the traditional cargo peak season and explore new routes to South America to further improve profitability [10][11]. - Southern Airlines aims to optimize sales strategies and innovate products to enhance revenue, while Eastern Airlines focuses on expanding its network and reducing costs [11][12].