“双节”期间民航日均客运量、客座率同比双增

Core Insights - The civil aviation industry in China experienced a peak in passenger flow during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from October 1 to October 8, 2025, with a total of 19.138 million passengers transported, averaging 2.392 million passengers per day, which is a 3.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [1] - The average ticket price for domestic flights during this period was 849 yuan, showing a slight increase of 0.3% year-on-year, indicating a stabilization in overall ticket prices [1] - The industry is witnessing a turning point from a situation of high passenger numbers but low profitability, with various airlines adjusting their flight schedules and increasing capacity to meet demand [1][3] Passenger Traffic and Flight Operations - During the holiday, 39 domestic airlines operated, with the three major airlines accounting for 42.7% of the market share, and 30 airlines reported a year-on-year increase in daily flights [2] - China Eastern Airlines executed over 15,400 domestic and international flights, transporting more than 2.278 million passengers, achieving a daily flight volume of over 3,000, which is a 3.9% increase year-on-year [2] - China Southern Airlines planned to add over 2,700 flights during the holiday period, with a total of 48,000 flights scheduled [2] International Travel Trends - The international flight market also saw growth, with an average of over 2,000 international passenger flights executed daily, an 11.1% increase compared to 2024 [4] - There was a significant increase in outbound ticket bookings, with a growth of over 50% for flights from October 1 to October 8, and popular destinations saw a more than 30% increase in bookings [5] - China Eastern Airlines executed a total of 2,171 international flights, transporting 352,000 passengers during the holiday [5][6] Capacity Adjustments and Market Outlook - Airlines are proactively adjusting their capacity and routes to meet the increased demand during the holiday, with China Southern Airlines opening new routes and increasing flight frequencies on popular routes [5][6] - The industry is expected to continue focusing on international business, with airlines likely to further enhance their international route offerings in response to rising demand for outbound and inbound travel [6]