Core Viewpoint - The 2026 Spring Festival travel season has commenced, with significant increases in flight operations and passenger traffic, driven by a combination of returning home, family visits, student travel, and tourism demand [1][3][4]. Flight Operations - The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) anticipates a total of 19,080 flights and 2.19 million passengers on the first day of the Spring Festival travel period [3]. - Beijing Capital Airport and Daxing Airport plan to handle a total of 88,800 flights during the Spring Festival, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 1.67% [3]. - China Southern Airlines and Air China are increasing their flight capacities significantly, with Air China planning over 70,000 passenger flights during the Spring Festival, and a 15% increase in capacity for routes to Northeast China [4][5]. Route Focus - Airlines are concentrating on domestic routes related to winter tourism and family visits, with Air China adding 25 aircraft and focusing on popular destinations like Sanya, Harbin, and Chengdu [4]. - China Eastern Airlines is adjusting its flight schedules to accommodate a "two-trip" model, prioritizing family visits before tourism, and increasing flights to regions like Northeast and Northwest China [5]. Passenger Services - Airlines are enhancing customer service offerings, such as Air China's "2+2+2" ticket purchase guarantee and China Eastern's online ticket standby service, which allows passengers to apply for standby tickets through their app [6]. - China Southern Airlines has introduced dedicated channels for transporting ski equipment, while Hainan Airlines is promoting seamless check-in and baggage transfer services across multiple airports [6]. Airport Operations - Airports are optimizing transportation services, with new bus routes added to connect major railway hubs to Beijing Capital Airport [7]. - Daxing Airport has implemented measures to ensure smooth flight operations during winter weather, including coordination with relevant authorities for real-time flight adjustments [7].
春运启程 航司增投“一南一北”航线运力
Bei Jing Shang Bao·2026-02-02 15:43