“史上最长春节”带火出境游，泰国取代日本重回最热目的地

Group 1 - The 2026 Spring Festival holiday will last for 9 days, marking the longest Spring Festival in history, which is expected to drive outbound travel demand beyond that of the 2025 Spring Festival [1] - The Civil Aviation Administration of China anticipates a record high in passenger transport volume during the Spring Festival, with both outbound and inbound travel routes expected to see a surge in travel [1] - Thailand has replaced Japan as the most popular outbound destination during the Spring Festival, according to multiple platforms [1][2] Group 2 - Data from Qunar indicates that Thailand, South Korea, and Malaysia are among the most popular and cost-effective outbound destinations for the Spring Festival [2] - The long holiday has stimulated demand for long-distance travel, with hotel bookings in Norway and New Zealand increasing by 1.5 times and 2 times, respectively [2] - Flight data shows that Thailand has become the top outbound destination during the Spring Festival, with significant increases in flights to Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia [2][4] Group 3 - There has been a significant decline in flight volumes to Japan, with a year-on-year drop of over 40%, leading to increased flight availability to Southeast Asia, West Asia, South Asia, and Central Asia [4] - New routes have been launched by airlines, including Shanghai to Phu Quoc and Hefei to Kuala Lumpur, while existing routes to destinations like Bangkok and Phuket have been resumed or increased [4] - Popular low-cost destinations include Vietnam, South Korea, and Indonesia, with one-way tickets priced below 1500 yuan, while flights to Laos and Nepal are available for under 1000 yuan [4] Group 4 - Outbound ticket prices are expected to peak around February 14, with a significant drop in prices observed after this date, making travel during the late departure and early return periods more cost-effective [5] - Domestic ticket prices have been on the rise since the start of the Spring Festival travel season, with expectations of reaching a peak around February 14 [6] - Historical data indicates that the busiest travel windows during the Spring Festival are around the 22nd day of the lunar month and the 6th day of the lunar new year, with increased search and booking activity during these periods [7] Group 5 - The average economic class ticket price for the 2026 Spring Festival is projected to be 1076 yuan, which is 4.3% higher than in 2019 but 0.7% lower than in 2025 [8] - The average ticket price for the Spring Festival in 2026 is expected to show a gradual increase, with a recorded price of 1064 yuan on January 15, rising to 1084 yuan by January 19 [7][8]