中国民航局：预计今年“双节”民航市场旅客运输量将达1920万人次

Core Insights - The upcoming Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays will see a significant increase in travel demand, with an estimated 2.95 billion trips expected over the 8-day period, representing a 3.2% increase compared to the previous year [1] Transportation Industry Overview - The civil aviation market is projected to transport 19.2 million passengers during the holidays, marking a 3.6% increase year-on-year and reaching the highest level for this period in history [1][3] - The peak travel days are expected to occur in the latter half of the holiday, particularly in the last two days, with daily passenger flow potentially exceeding 2.56 million, the highest recorded during summer travel [3] Travel Patterns and Trends - The demand for holiday travel is steadily increasing, with overlapping passenger flows expected to create a second peak following the summer travel season [3] - Major domestic routes, especially those connecting key cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, will maintain high passenger volumes, with total throughput from ten major international hubs expected to exceed 17 million [3] International Travel Outlook - The international air travel market is anticipated to continue its rapid growth, with 123,000 international flights operated during the summer travel period, averaging around 2,000 flights daily [4] - The upcoming holidays are expected to see a surge in travel to East Asia and Southeast Asia, with increased passenger volumes also anticipated for South Asia and Europe [4] Car Rental and Self-Driving Trends - Self-driving is expected to be the primary mode of travel during the holidays, with an estimated 1.87 billion trips, accounting for approximately 80% of total travel [5] - Measures are being implemented to enhance car rental services, including promoting free or reduced fees for returning rental cars to different locations, ensuring vehicle availability, and improving customer service for families [5][6]