持续加密国际航线 西部机场集团因势利导拓展“空中丝路”

Core Viewpoint - The Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is expanding its international flight network, enhancing its role as an international aviation hub, with new direct flights to Dushanbe and Bangkok, and a significant increase in international passenger traffic [1][3][4]. Group 1: International Flight Expansion - The Xi'an Xianyang Airport has launched a direct flight to Dushanbe, operating every Tuesday and Friday, and will start a direct flight to Bangkok on September 21, operating every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday [1]. - The airport has restored and opened a total of 59 international passenger routes, reaching 25 countries and 52 major cities, including full coverage of the five Central Asian countries [3]. - As of August 31, the airport served 1.306 million international (regional) passengers, a year-on-year increase of over 55%, with 103,000 passengers traveling to Central Asia, marking a 48.7% increase from the previous year [3]. Group 2: Passenger Experience Enhancements - To improve the experience for foreign travelers, the airport has implemented a 240-hour visa-free transit policy and is constructing an "Inbound Passenger Service Center" to provide one-stop services [4]. - The airport is the only one in Northwest China to offer 24-hour transit without border inspection for international connecting flights, enhancing convenience for travelers [4]. - The airport has seen a 66% year-on-year increase in inbound passengers and expects to exceed 2 million international (regional) passengers in total by 2025 [4]. Group 3: Tourism and Marketing Initiatives - The airport group is promoting tourism in cities served by its international routes, including Milan, Busan, and Almaty, and is collaborating with airlines to market Shaanxi tourism [5]. - Marketing activities are being launched on OTA platforms to better meet diverse traveler needs [5]. Group 4: Cargo and Logistics Development - The airport is developing a comprehensive logistics service product connecting Xi'an to Central Asia and beyond, with a focus on air-rail intermodal cooperation [6]. - As of August, the airport handled 44,000 tons of international cargo, a 116.1% increase year-on-year, with over 80% of cargo volume on westward routes [6]. - The airport's logistics capabilities are being enhanced with the introduction of smart equipment and a new international logistics park, expected to handle 300,000 tons of cargo annually [7]. Group 5: Future Development Plans - The airport plans to optimize its international route layout, focusing on opening more flights to Europe and enhancing connections to East Asia and Southeast Asia [7]. - The airport aims to integrate civil aviation with trade, culture, and tourism to support Shaanxi's deeper integration into the Belt and Road Initiative [7].