Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-10-24 09:27Core Viewpoint - Air China will implement its winter flight schedule for 2025/26 starting from October 26, significantly increasing its flight operations and expanding its route network [1] Group 1: Flight Operations - Air China plans to operate 452 routes, including 114 international routes, 13 regional routes, and 325 domestic routes, covering 46 countries and regions, and 195 cities [1] - The airline will execute an average of 1,725 flights per day, with capacity increasing by approximately 8% compared to January-September 2025, and by about 16% compared to the winter season of 2024/25 [1] Group 2: Domestic Routes - New domestic routes include Beijing to Panzhihua, Beijing to Xishuangbanna, Hangzhou to Zhuhai, and Urumqi to Kashgar, with an increase in frequency for over 40 routes including Beijing to Huizhou, Zhanjiang, Altay, and Changsha [1] - The number of domestic flight frequencies is expected to grow by approximately 15% year-on-year [1] Group 3: International and Regional Routes - Air China plans to increase the frequency of 17 international and regional routes, including Beijing to Seoul, Irkutsk, Vladivostok, and Ho Chi Minh City, and will introduce a new route from Hangzhou to Hanoi [1] - The frequency of international and regional flights is projected to increase by about 17% [1] Group 4: Aircraft Deployment - The C919 aircraft model will be introduced to new destinations including Guangzhou, Xi'an, and Changsha in the upcoming flight season [1]