2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-09-02 06:29Core Viewpoint - The A-share listed airlines have shown steady revenue growth in the first half of 2025, with state-owned airlines reducing losses significantly while private airlines achieved profitability, marking a notable turnaround in the industry [1][4]. Financial Performance of Major Airlines - The three major state-owned airlines (Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines) reported a combined loss of 4.77 billion yuan, a reduction of 2.008 billion yuan compared to the previous year [1][5]. - China Eastern Airlines had the least loss among the three, with a net loss of 1.431 billion yuan, a reduction of 1.337 billion yuan year-on-year [5][6]. - Revenue for the three major airlines increased significantly, with Air China reporting 80.757 billion yuan (up 1.6%), China Eastern Airlines at 66.822 billion yuan (up 4.09%), and China Southern Airlines at 86.291 billion yuan (up 1.77%) [4][5]. International Operations and Capacity - China Eastern Airlines expanded its international operations, opening 14 new international routes and restoring flight numbers to over 110% of 2019 levels [5][6]. - The international passenger capacity for China Eastern Airlines increased by 24.38%, while domestic capacity rose by 1.07% [6]. - The three major airlines saw significant growth in international passenger turnover, with China Eastern Airlines at 28.74%, China Southern Airlines at 25.88%, and Air China at 16.99% [6]. Cost Control Measures - China Eastern Airlines implemented a "cost hard battle" plan, focusing on detailed cost management, which resulted in an 8.08% decrease in fuel costs and a 26.89% reduction in financial expenses [9][10]. - Air China also emphasized cost control, reducing major costs such as fuel and operational expenses, leading to a financial expense reduction of 9.36% [9][10]. Performance of Private Airlines - Private airlines such as Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Huaxia Airlines, and Hainan Airlines achieved profitability, with Spring Airlines leading with a net profit of 1.169 billion yuan [1][10]. - Spring Airlines has maintained its profitability for two consecutive years, with net profits of 2.257 billion yuan in 2023 and 2.273 billion yuan in 2024 [10]. Market Conditions and Challenges - The average domestic economy class ticket price fell by 6.9% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, indicating pressure on pricing [11]. - The recovery of international routes has not yet reached pre-2019 levels, posing challenges for the three major airlines to achieve profitability [11].