Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-10-15 12:02Core Viewpoint - China Southern Airlines reported an increase in passenger capacity and turnover for September 2025, indicating growth in both domestic and international markets, while regional capacity saw a decline [1] Passenger Operations - The group's passenger capacity (measured in available seat kilometers) increased by 4.43% year-on-year, with domestic and international capacity rising by 3.16% and 8.42% respectively, while regional capacity decreased by 2.22% [1] - Passenger turnover (measured in revenue passenger kilometers) rose by 5.25% year-on-year, with domestic, regional, and international turnover increasing by 4.18%, 0.74%, and 8.61% respectively [1] - The passenger load factor was 86.30%, up by 0.67 percentage points year-on-year, with domestic, regional, and international load factors increasing by 0.85, 2.32, and 0.15 percentage points respectively [1] Cargo Operations - Cargo capacity (measured in available ton kilometers) increased by 0.78% year-on-year for September 2025 [1] - Cargo turnover (measured in revenue ton kilometers) rose by 1.91% year-on-year [1] - The cargo load factor was 53.16%, up by 0.59 percentage points year-on-year [1] Fleet Update - In September 2025, the group introduced 7 new aircraft, including 2 A321NEO, 1 A320NEO, 3 B737-8, and 1 C919, while retiring 3 aircraft, including 1 A319, 1 B737-700, and 1 EMB190 [1] - As of the end of September 2025, the group operated a total of 956 transport aircraft [1]