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Core Insights - The upcoming "super long golden week" during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival is expected to see a record high passenger transport volume of 19.2 million, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China [1][4] - The airline ticket pricing has become unpredictable, resembling stock trading, with significant fluctuations causing travelers to hesitate in their purchasing decisions [2][3] Ticket Price Trends - This year, ticket prices have shown both increases and decreases, unlike the previous year's significant price drops. Popular routes have experienced price reductions, while others have seen substantial increases [2][3] - For example, the price for the Wuhan-Kunming route dropped from 1,750 yuan to 850 yuan, and the Shanghai-Harbin route fell from 1,600 yuan to 900 yuan [2] Demand and Pricing Analysis - The average ticket price for the upcoming holiday period is relatively high, with pre-sale prices averaging 841 yuan, a 2.7% increase year-on-year, and 804 yuan as of September 28, a 9.2% increase [4] - The high ticket prices are attributed to strong demand, with a projected 3.6% increase in passenger transport volume compared to last year [4] International Flight Activity - The number of international flights is also expected to be robust, with 16,000 flights planned for the holiday, recovering to 94.1% of 2019 levels. Southeast Asia and East Asia are the most popular destinations [5] - New direct flights have been launched, enhancing travel options for passengers, including routes to Riyadh, Moscow, and Barcelona [5]