Core Viewpoint - The development of through flights is significantly enhancing the efficiency of air travel and improving passenger experience by providing seamless connections between different airlines through a single ticketing and check-in process [1][2]. Industry Development - The number of passengers utilizing through flights has rapidly increased this year, contributing to the growth of the national civil aviation network and connecting numerous trunk and branch airports [2]. - The Xi'an Xianyang Airport has capitalized on this trend, achieving a leading position in the number of through passengers, with 177,500 passengers served in the first half of the year [2]. Company Initiatives - Xi'an Xianyang Airport has engaged in deep cooperation with multiple airlines and OTA platforms to create a dedicated through flight section, enhancing ticket purchasing convenience [3]. - The airport has completed the filing of 13,000 through flight routes, ranking among the top in the country [3]. - A new international through flight channel, "Xi-Shanghai Express," has been established, allowing passengers from Northwest China to enjoy direct flights to major cities in Europe and North America, with a 23.8% year-on-year increase in passenger volume in August [3]. Process Optimization - The airport has focused on optimizing the entire passenger transfer experience, reducing the minimum connection time (MCT) for domestic cross-airline transfers from 90 minutes to 50 minutes, setting a new industry record [4]. - For international transfers, the airport has successfully reduced the transfer time to 120 minutes, positioning itself as a leader among major airports in the country [5]. Service Enhancements - The airport has implemented a "zero perception" transfer mechanism, allowing passengers to transfer seamlessly with just their boarding pass for the next flight [7]. - A dedicated baggage sorting system for through flights has been established, achieving a baggage misrouting rate of only 0.08 per ten thousand [7]. - The airport has launched a smart operation platform for through flights, enabling rapid response to urgent transfer needs, with a success rate of over 97% for special passengers [7]. Strategic Vision - Xi'an Xianyang Airport aims to become a composite international aviation hub, enhancing its role in the global civil aviation network and facilitating economic and cultural exchanges [8].
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Zhong Guo Min Hang Wang·2025-09-16 03:01