Core Insights - China International Airlines (Air China) plans to expand its capacity during the 2026 Spring Festival travel period, executing over 70,000 passenger flights, a 10.1% increase compared to the 2025 Spring Festival [1][2] Group 1: Capacity Expansion - Air China will increase its fleet by 25 aircraft year-on-year, scheduling an average of 1,800 flights per day, which is an increase of 160 flights compared to the previous year [1] - The airline will focus on key routes among the four major city clusters: Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao, and Chengdu-Chongqing, covering nearly 50 domestic routes [1] Group 2: Regional Focus - In Northeast China, Air China will increase capacity by 15% to cater to the ice and snow tourism market, adding over 12,000 seats weekly on routes from Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, and Hangzhou to Harbin [2] - In the western region, the airline will add over 500 flights to popular tourist destinations such as Lijiang, Dali, and Xishuangbanna [2] - In Eastern China, nearly 400 additional flights will be added from Fuzhou, Xiamen, and Shanghai [2] Group 3: International Routes - For international outbound travel, Air China will increase capacity by 10.1%, covering 17 popular routes including Sydney, Auckland, Singapore, Seoul, and Bangkok [2] - During the Spring Festival, all 9 C919 domestic aircraft will be deployed on flights connecting Beijing to Hangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhan, and Xi'an [2]
中国国航春运计划执行客运航班超7万班次