Core Viewpoint - The aviation industry is expected to significantly reduce losses in November, with strong year-on-year growth in commercial demand and rising passenger load factors and domestic ticket prices [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Performance - In October, the aviation industry saw a year-on-year increase in ASK (Available Seat Kilometers) by 6%, RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometers) by 9%, and passenger volume by 6%, with domestic growth at 4% and international growth at 20% [2]. - The passenger load factor improved by 2.2 percentage points to 87.4%, and domestic ticket prices rose by 3-4% compared to September [2]. - The overall performance of A-share airlines in Q3 2025 showed a counter-cyclical growth, marking the third consecutive year of performance exceeding Q3 2019, indicating a potential upward trend in profitability [1][2]. Group 2: International Routes - The international passenger load factor for September and October is estimated to exceed 80%, matching the peak season, with a year-on-year increase of over 3 percentage points, leading to a significant rise in international ticket prices, particularly for European routes [3]. - The ongoing benefits from visa-free policies and the construction of international transit hubs are expected to enhance long-term profitability for airlines [3]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The decline in passenger flow on Japanese routes is anticipated to have a limited impact on the industry's profitability during the off-peak season, as the overall contribution of Japanese routes to the airlines' ASK is relatively small [4]. - Domestic trunk routes remain the core profit source for traditional airlines, and the performance of Japanese routes is not expected to alter the long-term growth logic of the aviation industry [4]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The Chinese aviation industry is poised to enter a "super cycle," driven by a significant increase in the profitability baseline as supply and demand recover, with a focus on high-quality networks for traditional airlines [5]. - Strategic investment opportunities are recommended, with a focus on companies like Air China, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Spring Airlines [5].
国泰海通:换季后航空行业量价保持双升 国际线票价同比大涨